Rabbits in the garden, Earth Day, growing strawberries

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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Monday, April 18, 2022 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. 64 days until summer begins Question of the Day What is a cumulo-pileus cloud? How rare is it, and under what conditions is it likely to be formed? Also any information on other rare cloud formations and conditions would be helpful. – Answer Puzzle of the Day What animal should you never play games with? – Answer   Loveliest of trees, the cherry now Is hung with bloom along the bough, And stands about the woodland ride Wearing white for Eastertide. –A. E. Housman (1859–1936) ADVERTISEMENT Rabbits Got rabbits? These small mammals can do a number on young plants, so prevention is paramount. Aside from fencing, there are a number of old-time remedies and other solutions that will keep them out of the garden patch! Plus, see a list of plants that rabbits tend to ignore.     READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Slim & Healthy After 60: All It Takes is 1 Small Change Former Idol star was suffering from digestive discomfort, fatigue, and more serious health issues. That has all changed…He lost weight, feels great, and it was all without some crazy diet or strenuous exercise program. Watch how he did it here >>   LEARN MORE   Strawberries Strawberries are one of the easiest fruit to grow and great for beginners! Plus, they’re very rewarding because the taste is far more flavorful than what you’ll ever find in a grocery store. Why? The sugar in berries converts to starch soon after they’re picked. Learn more about…    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Weeding CAN be fun! Putting care into your lawn or garden means pulling weeds. It takes time and effort to get down into the beds and dig out each one. The Weed Spinner will eliminate the need to kneel, and makes weeding fun!   LEARN MORE   Earth Day 2022 Earth Day is coming up on April 22! Start thinking about different ways to honor and celebrate our planet, whether it’s planning an outdoor ramble, cleaning up litter, or using more Earth-friendly products. Here are ten ideas to help!    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT 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.    LEARN MORE   Lemony Asparagus and Spring Pea Salad with Roasted Almonds Our “Lemony Asparagus and Spring Pea Salad with Roasted Almonds” shows off the best of early spring vegetables. It has a wonderful variety of flavors and textures to give your taste buds a treat. Simple, elegant, and delicious!    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Beautiful hand-drawn garden illustrations Originally appearing in the Garden Calendar, you can now assemble these colorful hand-drawn illustrations as a jigsaw puzzle! The Old Farmer’s Almanac - Fruits Vegetables & Herbs 1000pc Puzzle is made from high-quality recycled blueboard, and features a linen finish. Enjoy the colorful designs while keeping your mind sharp!   LEARN MORE   Growing Herbs from a Grocery Store Plant or Garden Cutting Wouldn’t it be great if you could take cuttings from grocery store herbs and grow them on into full plants? Well, you can! We’ll show you how you can enjoy a never-ending supply of herbs… from a single purchase!    WATCH VIDEO    ADVERTISEMENT If you enjoy the Daily Almanac... Share with a Friend THE OLD FARMER SELECTED THESE PRODUCTS FOR YOU View More Product from The Old Farmer's Store Did a friend forward you this briefing? You can sign up here. If you enjoy this newsletter, consider picking up a copy of The Old Farmer's Almanac. Your support makes this all possible! Are you on social? Enjoy more Almanac wit & wisdom!  Visit Almanac.com Shop Our Store You received this email because you signed for updates from The Old Farmer's Almanac. If you do not wish to receive our regular e-mail newsletter in the future, please click here to manage preferences. *Please do not reply to this e-mail* © Yankee Publishing Inc. An Employee-Owned Company 1121 Main Street | P.O. Box 520 | Dublin, NH 03444 Contact Us View web version