Jade plants, January night sky wonders, curing the winter drys

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Daily Newsletter for Monday, January 6, 2020

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Ring out false pride in place and blood,
The civic slander and the spite;
Ring in the love of truth and right,
Ring in the common love of good.
–Alfred Lord Tennyson (1809–92)
Monday, January 6, 2020
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The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac Engagement Calendar
 
Jade Plants
Caring for Jade Plants

Jade Plants
Jade plants are succulent houseplants, which makes them fairly resilient and easy to grow indoors—plus, they’re long-lived. See how to care for your jade plant.
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Night Sky for January 2021
January Night Sky Wonders

Night Sky for January 2021
Look up! It’s the January 2021 Sky Watch! This month, Jupiter and Saturn are still bright in the night sky, Mars reigns in the night, and there’s the chance to spot planet Mercury. See Bob Berman’s highlights of our beautiful January sky and enjoy the wonders of the cosmos!
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What Exactly is Twilight? The Three Different Types
The Magic of Twilight

What Exactly is Twilight? The Three Different Types
Twilight. The word evokes gorgeous colors. But what exactly is twilight? And did you know that there are three types? The Old Farmer’s Almanac now has a calculator that will tell you when twilight begins and ends for your location. Get ready for adventures in the Twilight Zone.
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Buttermilk Blue Cheese Potatoes

Buttermilk Blue Cheese Potatoes Au Gratin

Our Buttermilk Blue Cheese Potatos Au Gratin is so cheesy good—and looks impressive on the dinner table.
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