The Old Farmer's Almanac!

The Hollyberry Lady · 02-18-2011, 01:17 AM

Just picked up the Canadian Edition tonight and thought some of the stuff in it was cool & worth sharing.

Here's what it says about February...

Tis cupid come with loving art
to honor, worship, and implore. ~ Frank Dempster Sherman

Weather Prediction Rhyme for February...

Groundhog
covers:
Sunshine,
then showers.
Too
warm
for storms.
Mercury
plummets,
fingers
turn
numb: It's
frigid air.
Pleasurable,
then
unmeasurable
out there!
Starting
to
drip ---
it's
a pip!
Wet 'n' wild
but
mild.

One cannot manage too many affairs; like pumpkins in water, one pops up while you try to hold down the other. ~ Chinese proverb

Such interesting information in the pages...

* Best fishing days for February are the 2nd through to the 18th. According to fishing lore, it's best to fish 1 hour before and 1 hour after high tides.

* February 2nd acquired it's English name, "Candlemas, from the candles lighted in churches to celebrate the presentation of the Christ Child in the temple at Jerusalem.

Originally it was called Imbolc ("lamb's milk) because it signaled the beginning of the lambing season. Celts also knew it as Brigantia, named for their female deity and in recognition of the sun being halfway between the winter solstice & the spring equinox. A sunny day betokened unwelcome snow & frost until Lady Day. Clouds portended warmth and rain that would thaw out the fields and have them
ready for planting.

Our Groundhog Day is a remote survivor of this belief.

*February 2nd was Groundhog Day.

*February 15th was the National Flag of Canada Day.

*February 21st is Family Day.

*February 25th is Heritage Day.

Groundhog Day...

Traditionally, February 2nd was the day when farmers tried to determine the weather for the next 6 weeks. They believed that if an animal came out of hibernation on this day and saw it's shadow, winter would continue.

For centuries, farmers in France & England looked to a bear; In Germany, they kept their eye on the badger. In the 1800s, German immigrants to Pennsylvania brought the tradition with them. Finding no badgers there, they adopted the groundhog to fit the lore. Pennsylvania's Punxsutawney Phil has announced spring's arrival since 1887. His accuracy rate is believed by some to be 100%.

From 1956 to 2006, two successful groundhogs named Wiarton Willie made annual weather prognostications in Wiarton, Ontario, with an accuracy of about 90%. In 2007, a 3rd Wiarton Willie assumed the role of weather prognosticator.

Wiarton Willie statue in Wiarton, Ontario.

February 18th: Full Moon tonight!!!

According to the chart, the sun will rise in London at 7:18 am and it will set at 6:00 pm. According also to the chart calculations, we will have a 10 hour and 39 minute day today, in terms of light.

Frosts & Growing Season...

The growing season will be 151 days this year. Last spring frost will be May 9th and the first fall frost will be October 10th.

"It's no use going to the goat's house to look for wool"

More info soon...

The Hollyberry Lady · 02-18-2011, 04:34 AM

Here's a summary of February's weather in South-western Ontario according to the Almanac...

Feb. 2011:

Temp, -6 C (21 F) 2 degrees above average.
Precipitation, 45mm (avg.)
From 1st to 5th: Sunny, then rainy, mild.
From 6th to 10th: Snow showers, cold.
From 11th to 21st: Flurries, very cold, then mild.
From 22nd to 25th: Snow, then sunny, mild.
From 26th to 28th: Snowstorm, turning cold.

: )

The Hollyberry Lady · 02-18-2011, 12:21 PM

The light of the slivery Moon...

Did you know...

As a result of all the sun - and earthshine bouncing, the crescent Moon's earthlight is older than its sunlight.

If the sun were to go dark suddenly, the crescant Moon would disappear at the same time, but earthshine would continue to illuminate the Moon faintly for three seconds.

The moon moves eastward in it's orbit around the Earth 13 degrees per day, or about it's own diameter each hour.

On The Wax:

After sunset, the crescent Moon's points, or horns, always aim directly from the sunset. Imagine the crescent as an archer's bow: The invisible arrow is aimed directly at the Sun, which is below the horizon. Each succeeding night at the same time, the waxing crescent sits higher in the sky and farther left, in an increasingly sideways orientation. The moon stays out longer before setting and becomes an increasingly nighttime (not twilight) phenomenon.

Simultaneously, the Earth-lit portion shrinks and dims. Earth is shrinking into a thinner phase of lunar sky. Just about 4 or 5 days after the Moon's "new" phase, it opens up more than a 45-degree angle from the Sun and is high in the southwest when twilight ends.

On The Wane:

At the age of 23 days, (the time since the last "new" phase), the Moon enters a 2nd crescent cycle. This waning, predawn sliver receives less attention than it's waxing evening cousin. Rising only after midnight, it appears monthly for 5 consecutive days. Seen only in the eastern sky, with it's points, or horns, aiming rightward (the opposite of the evening form), it heralds the dawn.

It's size foretells the time:

* A broad waning crescent normally appears between 1:00 and 2:00 am but occasionally around midnight.

* A slim crescent rises in full darkness, just before morning twilight.

* A thin sliver of crescent appears only in morning twilight and always low in the sky.

Only two Others:

Even through the world's most powerful telescopes, only two other crescents can be seen from Earth...those of planets Mercury & Venus. The dearth of crescents is because of Earth's location. We can see crescents only of planets behind us and the Sun. If we lived on Pluto, all of the planets in our solar system, as well as the numerous moons of Jupiter, Saturn, and Uranus, would be lit from behind and appear as crescents half the time.

In winter, when the Moon's horns are sharp and well-defined, frost is expected. ~ Scottish Proverb

: )

The Hollyberry Lady · 02-18-2011, 07:40 PM

Fertilizer Formulas...

Fertilizers are labelled to show the percentage by weight of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K). Nitrogen is needed for leaf growth. Phosphorus is associated with root growth and fruit production. Potassium helps the plant fight off diseases. A 100-pound bag of 10-5-10 contains 10 pounds of nitrogen, 5 pounds of phosphorus, and 10 pounds of potassium. The rest is filler.

Soil Fixes:

If you have...

Clay soil: Add course sand (not beach sand) and compost.

Silt soil: Add course sand (not beach sand) or gravel & compost, or well-rotted manure mixed with fresh straw.

Sandy soil: Add humus or aged manure, or sawdust with some extra nitrogen. Heavy, clay-rich soil can also be added.

Soil Amendments:

To improve soil, add...

Bark, Ground: Made from various tree barks. Improves soil structure.

Compost: Excellent conditioner.

Leaf Mold: Decomposed leaves. Adds nutrients & structure to soil.

Lime: Rises the pH of acidic soil. Helps loosen clay soil.

Manure: Best if composted. Good soil conditioner.

Sand: Improves drainage in soil.

Topsoil: Usually used with another existing soil.

Flowers: like cow and horse manure applies in early spring.

Vegetables:like chicken, cow, and horse manure applied in fall & spring.

Potatoes or root crops: like cow and horse manure applied in fall.

Acid-loving plants: (blueberries, azaleas, mountain laurels, rhododendrons) like cow and horse manure applied in early fall or not at all.

: )

The Hollyberry Lady · 02-20-2011, 10:16 AM

5 Great Reasons to Garden...

As an emerging generation of gardeners with ideas of their own starts taking up the spade and digging in, now is a good time to reflect on the best reasons to get your knees dirty in 2011...

1) Garden for your Health: Much has been said about the benefits of gardening for your health. Bending & stooping in the garden provide all of the benefits of a good stretch without getting bored. Most people hate to take the time to stretch, even though they know it's good for them. Gardening can also provide good cardio: According to the National Gardening Bureau, studies show that "an hour of moderate gardening can burn up to 300 calories for women and almost 400 for men". Pushing a lawn mower is good; pushing a manual push mower is even better!

And there's also your mental health: Picture the earth like a sponge for your problems: You go out, dig a hole, drop a plant in, firm the soil around it and move on, leaving behind a tiny part of the stuff that was weighing heavily on your mind before you went out there.

2) Garden to Grow your own Food: Vegetables & fruits are a prime source of minerals and antioxidant compounds that keep you healthy, but a lot of us worry about what nasty substances are in the canned, frozen, and even the fresh food we buy at the grocery store. Growing your own provides the opportunity to control the process and ensures that the food you put in your mouth contains only what you want it to contain. And how much more local can it get than food literally grown in your own backyard?!

3) Garden to Share with those in Need: If you plant an extra row in your garden, your extra harvest can help feed people in need from your community. "Plant A Row, Grow A Row" is a people-helping-people program supported by gardeners across Canada.

Here's how to go about it...

Prepare the soil with organic matter or compost, which gives you a good start to a successful gardening season and a bountiful harvest. Plant vegetables & fruits that travel and keep well, including potatoes, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, peas, beans, tomatoes, sweet peppers, onions, eggplants, zucchini and beets. Harvest and thoroughly clean your produce. Contact your local community food program to donate your produce. For more information, visit...

Plant a Row • Grow a Row.

4) Garden to Pay it Forward to the Future: There are little people all across the country who have never been introduced to the fun of growing plants! Or the miracle of compost! Children can enjoy being involved in the family garden, especially if you keep it fun and give them the freedom to grow what they want in their own bit of ground. Whether you have just a couple pots of flowering plants or a large vegetable garden, the memories created there in the formative minds of young people should not be underestimated...

Many of the conversations people have over the years begin with some reference to the gardens and plants the remember in their childhood. So, share your passion for playing in the dirt. Where kids are concerned, there can be no argument that an introduction to seeds, soil, water, and sun is in order. The younger the kid is, the better.

5) Garden because you Owe it to the Earth: To be specific, you owe a debt to your soil: make sure you pay up! Making sure your soil is healthy & fertile will not only lead you to vibrant blooms and verdant foliage, but will also reduce your need for pesticides and fertilizers. Soil improvement may be a long process (2 to 4 years), especially if you are starting with very poor soil, but it's worth it. 90% of the success you enjoy in your garden is the direct result of proper soil preparation.

All soil benefits from yealy or bi-yearly application of fresh organic matter. It's recommended that you use no less than 3/4 to 1/2 inches of new organic material...finished compost, or if that is not available, well-rotted manure...to your beds each year, in the spring or fall. This amounts to 90 pounds (40 kg) of compost over a 100 square foot area.

Some gardening books insist that such soil amendments must be dug well into the soil, but this poses a problem for established perennial beds. You can simply lay the compost on top of the beds in the early spring before too much has come up. Earthworms and other soil organisms will pull the matter down for you. Consider them the 'foot soldiers' of the garden. And remember that these guys work for free!!!

: )

The Hollyberry Lady · 02-23-2011, 11:45 PM

On this day, a blizzard stranded 750 motorists, in Sierra Nevada, California, in 1936.

Interesting fact from my old farmer's almanac.

: )

The Hollyberry Lady · 02-25-2011, 12:00 AM

* The first tunnel (railroad) under Hudson River opened, New Jersey - New York City, on this day (February 25th) in 1908.

* The Moon will be above Antares (class M red supergiant star) at 3 am this morning.

Enlarge this shot so you can zoom in and read this brief but utterly ridiculous article...

Whoever these people are...they've got some serious issues!

The "Historyophobia" and "Fingerophobia" descriptions are hysterical!

Even "Phobophobia"...wtf?!!!

: )

Bob · 02-26-2011, 02:33 PM

Very cool Stuff HbL! I'm going to go have to pick one up this weekend.

The Hollyberry Lady · 02-26-2011, 02:51 PM

Thanks Bob!

Today in 1963, NASA announced Venus is about 800°F.

Hope you get an Almanac and post some of the fun stuff too, Bob...

: )

Jananas Bananas · 02-26-2011, 10:42 PM

Is that regional Sherry? If not, when does it say my last freeze date will be? ~J

The Hollyberry Lady · 02-26-2011, 11:28 PM

Yup, I have the Canadian edition, so it's the last frost date for London. Not sure for you though,
JaNan.

If Bob actually buys the American Almanac, he can tell you...

: )

The Hollyberry Lady · 03-13-2011, 09:52 PM

Weather prediction Rhyme for March is totally correct so far...

Bright
and
chilly,
then
flakes
willy-nilly.
Clearing,
not warming:
milder
but storming.
Gray day
for
the
Irish:
damp
and
mire-ish.
Equinox
brings
snowy
shocks.
A flash
of sun,
a splash
of rain:
Is it
Spring
again?

This is the first Sunday of Lent.

: )

The Hollyberry Lady · 03-25-2011, 02:55 PM

Triangle Factory fire, in N.Y.C. on this day in 1911.

The moon will be low in the sky tonight.

: )

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The Hollyberry Lady The Hollyberry Lady 's Photo Gallery Find me on the map! Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 15,161 BananaBucks : 1,297,343 Feedback: 1 / 100% Said "Thanks" 12,042 Times Was Thanked 11,326 Times in 5,311 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 102 Times	Re: The Old Farmer's Almanac! Triangle Factory fire, in N.Y.C. on this day in 1911. The moon will be low in the sky tonight. : )

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