Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors
In the great gardens, after bright spring rain,
We find sweet innocence come once again,
White periwinkles, little pensionnaires
With muslin gowns and shy and candid airs.
–Dame Edith Sitwell (1887–1964)
| | | Question of the Day
What is the best way to repair a cigarette-burn hole in a carpet? – Answer | | Puzzle of the Day
My first is a verb; add to me one letter, and I become an insect; add another, and I become a kind of vegetable; add two more letters, and I become the name of another insect. – Answer | | | ADVERTISEMENT What can't you do with a Hori Hori Knife?
The Hori Hori Knife is a gardening multi-tool like no other! You can sow seeds, weed, cut brush, and harvest your vegetables with it. It’s a staff favorite at the Almanac! | |  Drink Up! When to Water Your Vegetable Garden
Like us, plants drink water to stay hydrated—not too little, but not too much! When is the best time to water to prevent evaporation? Here is a helpful watering chart, plus tips on the best ways to water your plants. | | | | | ADVERTISEMENT Feed your trees and shrubs all season long
The Old Farmer’s Almanac Fertilizer Spikes provide the essential nutrients trees and shrubs need to grow and thrive. Just hammer into the soil under your plant’s drip line and our spikes will feed your plants all season long. | |  Red Radish Soup
It’s radish season! What to do with these flavorful roots? Try soup! In this Red Radish Soup recipe, unpeeled red radishes are cooked and then puréed to create a creamy soup with a delicate pink blush. | | | | | ADVERTISEMENT From Seeds to Blossoms
The Flower Gardener’s Handbook profiles 32 varieties of flowering plants. Each profile covers planting, care, harvest, and recommended varieties. It’s the perfect companion for a gardener of any skill level! | |  N-P-K Ratio: What Do The Numbers On Fertilizer Mean?
What does N-P-K mean? These letters represent three very important nutrients. Most soil doesn’t have enough nutrients for plant growth, which means you won’t get the harvest or flower bloom desired. That’s where fertilizers—whether natural or synthetic—assist the gardener. | | | | | ADVERTISEMENT Embroidered Baseball Caps are HERE!
Our new collection of embroidered baseball caps features garden-inspired designs on the front and a cheerful sentiment on the back. They’re a stylish choice for your morning walk or a trip to the farmer’s market! | |  Garter Snakes: The Gardener's Friend
Garter snakes are a gardener’s friend! Harmless to humans, they eat the pests that wreak havoc in your garden. Learn more about the shy but helpful gardening helper who just wants to live peacefully in harmony with you—and eat your slugs! | | | | | ADVERTISEMENT Enjoy a robust harvest this year!
Give your vegetable garden a boost with The Old Farmer’s Almanac Organic Tomato & Vegetable Plant Food! It provides protien-based nutrition, perfect for indoor and outdoor use. | |  8 Steps To Gardening With Nature
Discover eight simple steps to gardening in step with nature! Read on or watch our video to garden more sustainably—to do yourself and your planet a world of good. 1. Choose Human Power | | | | | | | | ☞ 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.
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