20 best gardening gifts!, peeling chestnuts, Great Conjunction

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Daily Newsletter for Wednesday, December 2, 2020

Wednesday, December 2, 2020 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. If December be changeable and mild, The whole winter will remain a child. –Proverb

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!   READ MORE

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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.   READ MORE

ADVERTISEMENT 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.     LEARN MORE

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.   READ MORE

ADVERTISEMENT What's an easy way to grow lots of veggies this year? 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! Order the Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook today!     LEARN MORE

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.   READ MORE

ADVERTISEMENT 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!     LEARN MORE

How to Peel a Chestnut Here’s how to peel a chestnut—without cutting off your thumb!   READ MORE

ADVERTISEMENT 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!     LEARN MORE