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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Friday, March 24, 2023 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. 89 days until summer begins When is the next full moon? Question of the Day What is the origin of the phrase “burning the candle at both ends”? – Answer Puzzle of the Day When you speak to a lady, you’ll find that this name read backward or forward is always the same. – Answer Kill a flea in March and you kill a hundred in summer.  –Weather folklore ☞ If you enjoy the Daily Almanac, share with a friend. ☜ Bachelor's Buttons Looking for a striking blue flower to add pop and color to your garden and flower arrangements? Old-fashioned bachelor buttons, also called cornflowers, are annual flowers that are low-maintenance and beneficial to pollinators! Learn how to plant, grow, and care for bachelor’s buttons.    READ MORE    The perfect companion to the Almanac The Old Farmer’s Almanac Garden Guide is a yearly collection of the best articles written by gardening experts. The guide will help you tackle the challenges that prevent a great harvest and inspire you to elevate your garden to new heights!   LEARN MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Moonbow: What is a Moonbow? What is a moonbow? It’s a night rainbow around the Moon! That’s right—not all rainbows happen during the day. See where to find a moonbow, how this lunar rainbow is formed, and some stunning photos of moonbows.    READ MORE    Grow Big or Go Home! For robust vegetables, fruit, and herbs try The Old Farmer’s Almanac Organic Tomato & Vegetable Plant Food! It’s an easy way to give your garden what it needs to thrive.   LEARN MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Protect Your Garden from Cabbage Worms! Cabbage worms can be devastating to an otherwise-healthy garden. Here are a few things you might not know about these garden pests, as well as several ways to keep your plants safe from them. Remember: Knowledge is power!    READ MORE    Are you thinking about what to plant already? 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 Seed Libraries at Pubic Libraries Are Growing Libraries are not just for lending books. A rapidly growing trend is for libraries to offer seeds to their gardening patrons!     READ MORE    Try our Garden Planner for FREE! The Old Farmer’s Almanac Garden Planner is an easy-to-use online program that helps you plan your garden! Whether you want to create a backyard garden for vegetables, a kitchen garden for herbs, or a beautiful flower garden, Garden Planner will help you create the best layout for your space—plus provide all your sowing and planting dates!   LEARN MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Colorful Rice Rice can get boring, so it makes a big difference when you add color and interest! This Colorful Rice recipe adds protein, flavor, and nutrition for a more delicious, healthier side dish. Add color to your meals and your life!    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? 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