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The stormy March is come at last, With wind, and cloud, and changing skies; I hear the rushing of the blast That through the snowy valley flies. –William Cullen Bryant (1794–1878) | | | Question of the Day I am looking for a recipe to make honey by boiling clover blossoms. My grandmother made it for my father when he was a child. Any information? – Answer | | Puzzle of the Day Why ought the stars to be good astronomers? – Answer | | ADVERTISEMENT How Cherry Blossom Trees Came to Be in Washington, D.C. Every spring, guests of American Cruise Lines cherry blossom cruises dock overnight at The Wharf in the heart of Washington, D.C., where they can enjoy a front row seat to the beautiful floral display of cherry blossom trees that adorns our nation’s capital. Discover the history of the official flower of our nation’s capital.. | | ADVERTISEMENT Shipping Now: The 2024 Almanacs! It’s time to ship the 2024 edition of The Old Farmer’s Almanac! Can you believe it? We’re excited to bring you the newest edition of this handy yellow book. Order today! | | How to Start Tomato Seeds Indoors: It's Easier Than You Think! By starting your own tomatoes from seed indoors, your fruits turn red earlier and fruit longer for a better harvest. Plus, you’ll have access to many more varieties than what you’ll find at a garden center. Check out 12 easy steps to starting tomato seeds for success. | | | | ADVERTISEMENT Join the most popular Almanac Club! Are you an avid gardener who doesn’t fear getting your hands dirty? The Old Farmer’s Almanac Gardening Club is for you! Join today, and you’ll receive a members-only box full of our best gardening goodies. | | Reasons to Use Row Covers Row covers not only are great for protecting your garden from frost but also they form an excellent, chemical-free barrier for excluding many insects that threaten crops. We cover almost everything in our garden at first for one reason or another. | | | | ADVERTISEMENT Your Guide to a Flowering Future! We love to share our passion for gardening at The Old Farmer’s Almanac, so we created the Flower Gardener’s Handbook. It contains in-depth profiles of 32 popular flowers, solutions for preparing pots and plots, plant maintenance, and so much more. | | Flowering Dogwood Trees Dogwoods are arguably the most spectacular flowering trees. A native tree with four seasons of interest, dogwoods bloom in the spring, leaf out in the summer, and bear red berries and foliage in the fall. Learn how to plant, grow, and care for flowering dogwoods. | | | | ADVERTISEMENT Brand New! Container Gardeners' Handbook Perfect for brand-new and experienced gardeners alike, The Old Farmer’s Almanac Container Gardener’s Handbook promises bountiful harvests and captivatingly colorful arrangements in pots—the ultimate small-space gardens. | | Greek Easter Bread With Red Eggs (Lambropsomo) Lambropsomo is the traditional Greek Easter bread. Red eggs are tucked into the dough to symbolize the blood of Jesus Christ. And the bread is often braided with three strings of dough that symbolize the Holy Trinity. | | | | | | | ☞ If you enjoy the Daily Almanac, share with a friend ☜ | | | | 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* © 2024 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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