10 shade-loving plants, corned beef & cabbage, growing beets, why do onions make you cry?

Your DAILY Companion from the Almanac Editors

View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Monday, March 13, 2023 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. When is the next full moon? Question of the Day Does Vermont have a long enough growing season for red peppers? The green bell type are no problem. How about okra? – Answer Puzzle of the Day What do we often return but never borrow? – Answer March is a boisterous fellow,  And undeterred by fear,  With many pranks proclaims himself  The tomboy of the year!   –The Old Farmer's Almanac (1931) ☞ If you enjoy the Daily Almanac, share with a friend. ☜ 10 Flowers and Plants That Grow Well in Shade Many gardeners complain that they can’t grow any plants in the shade other than hostas and ferns. Not true! Here are 10 beautiful shade plants from my own garden—plus a list of perennial flowers and annual flowers for shade!    READ MORE    Shipping Now: The 2023 Almanacs! It’s time to ship the 2023 edition of The Old Farmer’s Almanac! Can you believe it? We’re excited to bring you the newest edition of this handy yellow book. Order your 2023 Almanac today!   LEARN MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Beets A staple in our gardens, beets grow easily and you won’t have to wait long to harvest their tasty roots. You can eat their green tops, too, so they’re a dual-purpose crop! Learn all you need to know about growing beets—from planting to harvest.    READ MORE    It's not too late to get your 2023 Calendar! We’ve got a calendar for any interest or fascination, from lunar photography to everyday gardening tips. The choice is yours! You can decorate your wall or desk with the newest Almanac calendars today.    LEARN MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Why Do Onions Make You Cry? | More Onion Facts Why do onions make you cry when you cut them? How do you slice onions without tears? And what is this myth about cut onions causing food poisoning? Here are a few tips and tricks to reduce the tears!     READ MORE    Companion handbooks for all gardeners! We have two great books to get your garden on the right path for 2023. Order yourself a copy of The Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook or The Flower Gardener’s Handbook! They’re filled to the brim with gardening wisdom, covering sowing, growing, and harvesting.    LEARN MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Beets: Health Benefits The humble beet, when steamed, boiled, roasted, pickled, borscht’d—but especially served raw—is nutritious and offers many health benefits.    READ MORE    What are Almanac Clubs? Each Almanac Club is a yearly subscription that delivers you the products you want most before they hit the shelves. Sign up, and you’ll also get exclusive access to online versions of our most popular publications!   LEARN MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Corned Beef and Cabbage Many of us have grown to love some of the good dishes introduced to our table by Irish-American friends and family. Corned beef and cabbage is high on the list of favorites. Be sure to rinse the meat well in boiling water first to remove excess salt.    READ MORE    “Alexa, ask Farmer’s Almanac about today.” “Hey Google, ask Farmer’s Almanac about today.” THE OLD FARMER SELECTED THESE PRODUCTS FOR YOU View More Products 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. Is Daily too much, switch to weekly? *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 Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Music By KASH Blog Archive ►  2024 (327) ►  November (17) ►  October (31) ►  September (30) ►  August (33) ►  July (31) ►  June (30) ►  May (33) ►  April (30) ►  March (31) ►  February (29) ►  January (32) ▼  2023 (343) ►  December (31) ►  November (30) ►  October (33) ►  September (30) ►  August (29) ►  July (28) ►  June (27) ►  May (27) ►  April (25) ▼  March (27) Finding fiddleheads, straw bale gardening, harvest... Growing snap peas, slug prevention tips, how to ap... Hyacinth care, one-dish dinners, watch out for voles! Remedies for spring allergies, plants for butterfl... 5 spring tonics, meet the American robin, chive se... What to feed chickens, growing amaranth, maple-wal... Bachelor's buttons, seed libraries, protecting fro... Growing carrots, best potato varieties, when to we... Spring tulip care, chickweed for health, Ramadan b... Vegetables for shady spots, the new Moon, planting... First day of spring, April weather forecast, 5 sig... Growing peach trees, spring cleaning naturally, kn... Planting peas, shamrocks vs. clover, who was St. P... Coral bells care, growing potatoes in a trash can,... Beware the Ides of March, spring yard care essenti... Planting asparagus, pileated woodpeckers, a garden... 10 shade-loving plants, corned beef & cabbage, gro... Bok choy, choosing chicken breeds, rabbit preventi... Sterilizing soil, growing Swiss chard, spotting th... Coneflower varieties, the epsom salt debate, how m... Starting a flower garden, growing fuchsias, adjust... Growing okra, best (and worst) backyard fruit, cur... March's Worm Moon rises, fiddle leaf fig care, spa... Growing tomatillos, winter sowing in milk jugs, wh... Flowers for hummingbirds, cleavers plant benefits,... Caring for crocuses, March horoscope, fast-growing... March holidays, growing leeks, the spring equinox ... ►  February (28) ►  January (28) ►  2022 (397) ►  December (26) ►  November (28) ►  October (38) ►  September (34) ►  August (32) ►  July (39) ►  June (34) ►  May (31) ►  April (38) ►  March (38) ►  February (26) ►  January (33) ►  2021 (886) ►  December (35) ►  November (35) ►  October (34) ►  September (75) ►  August (92) ►  July (87) ►  June (91) ►  May (79) ►  April (102) ►  March (97) ►  February (86) ►  January (73) ►  2020 (776) ►  December (35) ►  November (37) ►  October (40) ►  September (29) ►  August (49) ►  July (84) ►  June (79) ►  May (82) ►  April (82) ►  March (92) ►  February (88) ►  January (79) ►  2019 (600) ►  December (90) ►  November (80) ►  October (38) ►  September (74) ►  August (66) ►  July (47) ►  June (41) ►  May (40) ►  April (34) ►  March (38) ►  February (33) ►  January (19) ►  2016 (6) ►  December (1) ►  November (3) ►  January (2) ►  2015 (21) ►  December (2) ►  October (2) ►  September (11) ►  August (1) ►  July (1) ►  June (2) ►  May (2) Picture Window theme. Powered by Blogger.