Edible flowers for your garden, planting nasturtiums, lightning sprites in the sky!

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ADVERTISEMENT View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Thursday, April 13, 2023 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. 69 days until summer begins When is the next full moon? Question of the Day Does the North Star ever change? In other words, will Polaris always be the North Star? – Answer Puzzle of the Day What happens when it rains cats and dogs? – Answer In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock.  –Thomas Jefferson (1743–1826), 3rd U.S President ☞ If you enjoy the Daily Almanac, share with a friend. ☜ Growing Edible Flowers in Your Garden So many flowers are not only beautiful but also completely edible, adding color and flavor to salads, soups, pastas, drinks, and desserts. In fact, in ancient times, flowers were grown more for scent and flavor than looks alone. Here are 15 edible flowers that are also…    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Let there be light! Decorative and portable, Mercury Lanterns have a speckled glow perfect for a patio table or dining room table. Create the perfect nightly atmosphere with your choice of color!   LEARN MORE   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!    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT 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   What Are Lightning Sprites? Magic in the Skies! Ever heard of lightning’s stranger cousins—red sprites, blue jets, elves, trolls, and gnomes? No, these brilliant lights are not fairy tales; they are a colorful community of lightning…    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Dazzling Suncatchers Made in New Hampshire! Hang these stunning suncatchers in your window! These suncatchers were hand-pressed from recycled glass using a centuries-old technique by Old Hancock Glassworks in NH.     LEARN MORE   “Alexa, ask Farmer’s Almanac about today.” “Hey Google, ask Farmer’s Almanac about today.” Shop 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