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The flowers and my love, Passed away under the rain, While I idly looked upon them: Where is my yester-love? –Ono no Komachi; translated by Yone Noguchi (1875–1947) | | | Question of the Day When my daughter and I wish on the “first star I see tonight,” are we really wishing on a planet? How can we tell one from the other? – Answer Puzzle of the Day How do you mend a broken jack-o’-lantern? – Answer | | What Are Plant Hardiness Zones? Know your zone! This is the first step to gardening. By understanding your USDA Hardiness Zone or Canadian Planting Zone, you can choose plants that can survive and grow year after year in your area. | | ADVERTISEMENT How Does Your Garden Grow? Discover the Best Natural & Organic Fertilizers, Seeds & Plant Care Products from The Old Farmer’s Almanac. Check out our new Mammoth Sunflower Seeds, Heirloom Vegetable Garden Starter Kit, and Unbreakable Fertilizer Spikes! | | Asters Learn how and when to plant asters—daisy-like flowers that enliven the garden in early fall when many summer blooms are fading. These native perennials are deer-resistant and also provide late-season nectar for our pollinators! | | Spinach-Strawberry Salad Not your usual spinach salad, but a winning combination of strawberries and spinach tossed with a crunchy, sweet-and-sour poppy seed dressing. This recipe goes over well even with those who aren’t usually green-salad fans. | | ADVERTISEMENT From Seeds to Blossoms The Flower Gardener’s Handbook profiles 32 varieties of flowering plants that are the most popular and common throughout the United States and Canada. Each profile covers planting, care, harvest, and recommended varieties. It’s the perfect companion for a gardener of any skill level! | | | | | | | “Alexa, ask Farmer’s Almanac about today.” | | “Hey Google, ask Farmer’s Almanac about today.” | | | | 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 | | | | |
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