Arbor Day, plant a tree, fun kids activities, happy bday Robert!

View Web Version WEATHER ASTRONOMY GARDENING CALENDAR FOOD ADVICE STORE Do not try to preserve your name by writing it on the trunks of trees or upon the walls of old buildings, but write it in the memories and affections of your friends by your uprightness and sweetness of character. –The Old Farmer's Almanac, 1896 Friday, April 24, 2020 115th day of the year Summer begins in 57 days Question of the Day What makes wild rice so different from regular rice, and where is it grown? – Answer Puzzle of the Day What is the phrase? Here are clues to each word! My first is a color; my second is an agreeable exercise; my third is an article of clothing; my whole is a celebrated character. – Answer Plant a Tree! Arbor Day 2020 Arbor Day 2020 occurs this year on Friday, April 24. Dedicate a tree to someone who is special to you, and check out these facts about Arbor Day and the man who founded it.   READ MORE   Top U.S. Vet Reveals: The Worst Dog Food You Can Buy Are you harming your dog by feeding them the wrong food? There are 3 dangerous ingredients that no dog should ever eat, and if you are giving them to your dog then you might be slowly harming it.   LEARN MORE   Happy Birthday, Mr. Thomas! The Life and Times of Robert B. Thomas The founder of The Old Farmer’s Almanac, Robert B. Thomas, was born on April 24, 1766, and he founded The Old Farmer’s Almanac in 1792 when George Washington was president. Here’s a small glimpse into the man and his time.    READ MORE   Hand Sanitizer In Stock Now Contains 70% Alcohol Kill 99.99% of germs and enjoy skin conditioning benefits when you choose Real Time Hand Sanitizer + Skin Conditioner! Free gift with purchase. Use coupon code “OFA”.   LEARN MORE   Connect Kids With Nature! 6 Simple Garden Projects for Kids At this unpredictable and—let’s admit it—unsettling time, we want to make sure that you know one thing: Gardening has not been canceled! The Old Farmer’s Almanac for Kids has planting activities that are easy for any age. Here are six simple family projects to connect with plants and nature!   READ MORE   Support Your Local Farmers Tote Bag SAVE 23%! This sturdy cotton canvas bag features The Old Farmer’s Almanac 1792 logo on one side and the message “Support Your Local Farmers” on the other. Made in the USA.    LEARN MORE   $9.97 How to Plant a Tree How to Plant a Tree Here are tips on how to plant a bare-root tree—from digging the hole to watering the tree properly once it’s planted.   READ MORE   Colorful Kitchen Dish Towels There’s nothing shy or demure about our kitchen towels! The bold prints demand attention and deserve it. They’re made of woven natural cotton, so they’re as practical as they are impressive.    LEARN MORE   $12.99 What's a Potager? Kitchen Garden Layouts (Potager) A kitchen garden (also called a potager garden) is designed to give you easy access to vegetables and herbs for cooking. Here are six kitchen garden layouts—plus a helpful video—to help you design a successful small kitchen garden!   READ MORE   The Old Farmer's Almanac for Kids, Volume 8 Keep youngsters entertained for hours with fun facts, fascinating stories, and educational activities!   LEARN MORE   $9.95 THE OLD FARMER SELECTED THESE PRODUCTS FOR YOU QUICK CLICKS 7-Day Forecast 2-Month Forecast Moon Phase Calendar Best Days—Astrological Timetable WEATHER ASTRONOMY GARDENING CALENDAR FOOD ADVICE STORE New to this newsletter? It’s free! Sign up here. You are receiving this e-mail message because you subscribed at our Web site: Almanac.com If you do not wish to receive our regular e-mail newsletter in the future, please click here to unsubscribe. *Please do not reply to this e-mail* Visit our Web site Help page to report corrections or inquire about your online account, products, editorial, and technical issues. For reprinting and reuse, see our Terms of Use. © 2020 Yankee Publishing Inc. All rights reserved.