Finding fiddleheads, straw bale gardening, harvesting rhubarb

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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Friday, March 31, 2023 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. 82 days until summer begins When is the next full moon? Question of the Day How long can an average person live without eating? – Answer Puzzle of the Day What kind of shoes do frogs wear? – Answer The wild and windy March once more   Has shut his gates of sleet,   And given us back the April-time,   So fickle and so sweet.   –Alice Cary (1820–71) ☞ If you enjoy the Daily Almanac, share with a friend. ☜ Fiddleheads: Where They Grow and How They Taste Fiddleheads are a sign of spring! Also called fiddlehead greens, they are the young shoots of the ostrich fern and an early springtime delicacy.    READ MORE    Add variety, flavor, and fun to your garden! Storey Publishing’s Grow Together Garden Giveaway is bursting with expert advice and whimsical inspiration that will have you reimagining what goes together and grows together in your garden this year.   LEARN MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Straw Bale Gardening for Beginners There are many fans of straw bale gardening, especially for those who lack space, want to squeeze in more plantings, or lack quality soil.    READ MORE    An Easy Guide To Planting & Growing Strawberries Planting and growing strawberries is a rewarding and delicious endeavor. We will discuss everything you need to know about planting and growing strawberries from plants.   LEARN MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Rhubarb What grows for 10 years or more, suffers from almost from no pests, and is refreshingly easy to care for? It’s rhubarb! This perennial vegetable has tart-flavored ruby or green stems used to make pies, crumbles, jams, and sauces. Plant in early spring when the soil is workable.    READ MORE    Bone on bone joints? Try this 15 second solution You might have noticed that the pain in your joints is getting WORSE not better. Harvard biologists discovered the reason your joints lose their cartilage and go “bone-on-bone”.   LEARN MORE   ADVERTISEMENT “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 Product from The Old Farmer's Store Did a friend forward you the 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* © 2023 Yankee Publishing Inc. An Employee-Owned Company 1121 Main Street | P.O. Box 520 | Dublin, NH 03444 Contact Us View web version