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What is the origin of the phrase “burning the candle at both ends”?
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There is a word of five syllables; take away the first, and no syllable will remain.
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A frog leaps out across the lawn,
And crouches there—all heavy and alone,
And like a blossom, pale and over-blown,
Once more the moon turns dim against the dawn.

–Djuna Barnes (1892–1982)

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Carrots
Everyone enjoys a sweet, crunchy carrot but many people find them a bit tricky to grow. But they’re not if you know how! See our Carrot Guide for planting, growing, and harvesting carrots in the garden—and in containers! Plus, enjoy our new video to grow perfect carrots every time!
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Fancy Foliage: 8 New Plants To Adorn The Garden

New fancy foliage to complement your existing design or as a foundation for an all-new garden. These plants enhance a landscape with richness, color, and texture through stately refinement and grace.

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Nasturtiums
The nasturtium is a cheerful and easy-to-grow flower! Their bold blooms and edible leaves, flowers, and seedpods make them an especially fun flower for kids to plant and a favorite companion plant in the garden. Here’s how to grow your own nasturtiums!
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Powerwash For Your Insides

What if you could restore your gut health with one simple fix? According to one doctor in California there may be a way. In fact, he believes it’s so powerful that it could be like a “power wash” for your insides.

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Spring Tonics
What’s a Spring Tonic? The early settlers were firm believers in the restorative powers of early spring greens! Dandelion leaves, ramps, stewed rhubarb, boiled sassafras, wild strawberries, and young tender greens stimulated the digestion and strengthened the body after a…
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Your Guide to a Flowering Future!

We love to share our passion for plants and gardening at The Old Farmer’s Almanac, so we created the Flower Gardener’s Handbook. The book contains in-depth profiles of 32 popular flowers, solutions for preparing pots and plots, plant maintenance, and so much more. 

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House-hunting with the Bluebird
On a sunny day in early spring, the male bluebird goes looking for the perfect nesting site. Instead of building a traditional nest, these plump little thrushes commonly find nest boxes as well as old woodpecker holes. Let's go house-hunting with this most charismatic of thrushes.
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2022 Gardening Club

Calling all gardeners! The Old Farmer’s Almanac Gardening Club is tailored for gardening enthusiasts and delivers the latest Almanac products every year! Club members receive a gift box with the Classic Paperback Edition of the Almanac, gardening calendar, and much more. You’ll also get exclusive access to the Garden Guide Online Library and a digital subscription to EXTRA! Magazine. Sign up today!

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10 Maple Syrup Recipes Both Sweet and Savory!
What can you do with maple syrup (other than pancakes)? See our 10 sweet and savory recipes using real maple syrup, including maple teriyaki chicken, maple mashed sweet potatoes, and maple-glazed vegetables.
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