Seed germination basics, April's night sky!, how to hard-boil eggs

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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Sunday, April 2, 2023 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. 80 days until summer begins When is the next full moon? Question of the Day What is a sous-chef? I hear the term regularly on cooking shows. – Answer Puzzle of the Day How much is a skunk worth? – Answer April is here!   Blithest season of all the year;   The little brook laughs as it leaps away;   The lambs are out on the hills at play.   –Eben E. Rexford (1848–1916), American poet ☞ If you enjoy the Daily Almanac, share with a friend. ☜ Seed Germination: What Do Seeds Need to Sprout? Seeds must “germinate” for gardens to exist. But what makes a seed germinate? There are a few key things that make seeds sprout successfully, but if you ignore them, you may have poor germination. Robin helps us understand how seeds germinate.    READ MORE    Enter the Grow Together Garden Giveaway 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 How To Hard-Boil Eggs Here’s how we hard-boil eggs. Cooking time will depend on the size of your eggs. Plan on 12 minutes for large eggs and 15 minutes for extra large eggs.  (Do you have a different method? Please share with readers below!)    READ MORE    Did you know there's an Almanac Club? Do you flip through your Almanac and wonder what daily life might have been like in years past? You can entertain that thought by studying two Almanac replicas from 1823 and 1923. Both are included in the box of goodies when you join The Old Farmer’s Almanac Club!   LEARN MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Night Sky for April 2023: Planets, Stars, and the Moon What can you see in the night sky tonight for April 2023? This month, blazing Venus still gets all the glory but also Mercury is at its best for the year. From visible planets to bright stars, find out what you can see in the night sky above!    READ MORE    Our perennial best seller for 46 years! You can order your 2023 Old Farmer’s Almanac Gardening Calendar right now! This year’s design features original full-color illustrations, timely gardening advice, fun facts, quotes, and lore. Order your 2023 Gardening Calendar today!   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