20 best gardening gifts!, peeling chestnuts, Great Conjunction

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Daily Newsletter for Wednesday, December 2, 2020

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If December be changeable and mild,
The whole winter will remain a child.
–Proverb
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
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20 Best Gardening Gifts for 2020 | Christmas Gift Ideas
20 Gardening Gifts for 2020

20 Best Gardening Gifts for 2020 | Christmas Gift Ideas
Need Christmas gift ideas for gardeners and outdoor lovers? Here are our 20 Best Gardening Gifts for 2020, including our favorite gardening gloves, tools, and even fun stocking stuffers!
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These “Healthy Foods” May Be Causing Constipation and Weight Gain
 
How to Grow Paperwhites
Growing Paperwhites

How to Grow Paperwhites
Paperwhite narcissus, with their clusters of fragrant, small, white flowers, have to be the easiest bulb to force into bloom. In fact, there is really no forcing necessary—just plant and they’ll be blooming in just 3 to 4 weeks! Here’s how to do it.
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How can I enjoy a winter wonderland in my garden?
This calendar brings you not just the days of the year, but gardening advice and secrets galore! A favorite of gardeners for more than 40 years, this beautiful calendar offers original full-color illustrations, timely gardening advice, fun facts, quotes, and lore.

 
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Night Sky for December 2020
The Great Conjunction of 2020

Night Sky for December 2020
What’s up in the December 2020 night sky? Get ready for the Great Conjunction! This historic merging of Jupiter and Saturn is not to be missed. Plus, find more skywatching highlights, including the very active Geminid meteor shower, the winter solstice, and the full Cold Moon.
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How can I plan a bountiful veggie garden?
Now in its third printing, the Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook is the perfect companion for every vegetable gardener—even those who have never touched a trowel and wouldn’t know mulch from mud! A perfect gift for the holiday season, order the Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook today!

 
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Monthly Horoscope for December 2020
Your December Horoscope

Monthly Horoscope for December 2020
Check your Horoscope for December 2020! Every month, Almanac astrologer Celeste Longacre provides horoscope updates for all 12 zodiac signs.
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How can I start planning for next year's garden?
The Old Farmer’s Almanac Garden Planner is an easy-to-use online program that helps you plan your garden! Whether you want to create a garden for vegetables, a kitchen garden for herbs, or a beautiful flower garden, our Garden Planner will help you find the best layout for your space—plus provide all your planting and harvesting dates!

 
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How to Peel a Chestnut
Peeling a Chestnut

How to Peel a Chestnut
Here’s how to peel a chestnut—without cutting off your thumb!
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How can you make your garden pop?
From solar lanterns to light up your garden in the evenings to delightful garden stakes, The Old Farmer’s Store has plenty of whimsical garden decorations. Add these whimsical accents to your garden in spring!

 
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