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Today is the best day to November 12, The th day of 39 days until winter begins. What winter weather is in store for us? Our ancestors lived close to the land, and by observing the natural world they learned to predict what the seasons would bring. Clouds, birds, animals, and plants all provided clues. Proverbs, sayings, What grows for 10 years or more, suffers from almost from no pests, and is refreshingly easy to grow? This perennial vegetable has tart-flavored ruby stems used to make pies, crumbles, jams, and sauces.

Plant in late autumn or early spring when the soil is workable. Learn everything Consequently, as we may never know the exact methods used by the Almanac to predict the weather long-term, the publication offers a variety of resources for readers to plan ahead based on their own observations, such as a list of environmental identifiers for upcoming cold and harsh winters.

This list describes how the Almanac emphasizes the importance of observing the natural weather preparations of wildlife and abnormal environmental occurrences when p redicting the upcoming winter season. Squirrels stockpiling nuts early to increase their food supplies, muskrats burrowing holes high on river banks, and raccoons with thick tails and bright bands can all be signs of a long winter to come, according to the Almanac.

Not bad, considering most meteorologists say forecasting isn't very reliable beyond 10 days out. So, is there a difference? But I'd say it's all in the semantics. In that case, all things being equal, you go with whichever one makes you happy and let your Old or "New" Farmer's Almanac freak flag fly. Jason Stewart Updated: August 25, Share on Facebook Share on Twitter.

I don't really know the difference. Do you?