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This month in History:

• January 1, 1908- The ball was first dropped at Times Square in New York City.
• January 12, 1966- Batman debuts on television
• January 23, 1556- The deadliest earthquake in history strikes Shansi, China, killing 830,000 people.
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Among other things, January is:

• National Oatmeal Month
• Hot Tea Month

January Notes:

Flower of the Month: Carnation, Snowdrop

Birthstone of the Month: Garnet

Astrological Signs: Capricorn Dec. 22 - Jan. 19; Aquarius Jan. 20 - Feb. 18

The Moon this month is called the Old Moon, Moon after Yule, Storm Moon.

As soon as the new year arrives, gardeners immediately seek out seeds and supplies for the season. Perhaps a greenhouse, a composter, or a raised garden bed is in your immediate future.