Sowing veggie seeds, Lyrids peak tonight, Mercury goes into retrograde

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ADVERTISEMENT View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Friday, April 21, 2023 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. 61 days until summer begins When is the next full moon? Question of the Day If light travels the speed of light because it has no mass, then why do they say that light cannot escape a black hole because of the gravity? – Answer Puzzle of the Day Where do cows go on Saturday night? – Answer   The shadows have their seasons, too.  The feathery web the budding maples  cast down upon the sullen lawn  bears but a faint relation to  high summer's umbrageous weight  and tunnellike continuum.  –John Updike (1932–2009) ☞ If you enjoy the Daily Almanac, share with a friend. ☜ Sowing Seeds in the Vegetable Garden Most vegetables are started from seed sown directly in the garden. This is often called “direct seeding.” Learn which vegetable are best grown from seed and how to direct-sow seeds so that they survive and thrive.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT The “Greatest Gardening Magazine” is Here! To quote our readers, the Almanac Garden Guide is “no ordinary magazine.” Imagine the country’s best-selling garden experts sharing their knowledge in ONE place. If you pick up ONE gardening magazine this year, treat yourself to the Garden Guide. Take a look inside—and get inspired!   LEARN MORE   Meteor Showers Calendar 2023: Times and Dates When’s the next meteor shower? The Lyrids peak on the night of April 21, 2023!  Our Meteor Showers Calendar for 2023 has the dates, best time to view, number per hour, point of origin, and associated comet—plus viewing tips.     READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT 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   Mercury Retrograde Dates for 2023 Mercury enters retrograde motion starting on April 21, 2023! According to the age-old practice of astrology, we are all influenced by the effect of Mercury in retrograde. What exactly does it mean for each of us, though? Read on to find out.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Keep the weeds out! You can protect and nourish your garden with The Old Farmer’s Almanac Weed Barrier. It’s designed to keep the weeds out while feeding your plants during the growing season. Not to mention, the paper is biodegradable so you don’t have to worry about digging it up!   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