Raised bed gardens and small plots, sourdough starters, coffee uses!

View Web Version WEATHER ASTRONOMY GARDENING CALENDAR FOOD ADVICE STORE When the days are longer, longer, And the sun shines stronger, stronger, And the winds cease blowing, blowing, And the winter’s chance of snowing Is lost in springtime weather. –Nora Perry (1831–96) Wednesday, February 19, 2020 50th day of the year Spring begins in 29 days Justine Bateman (actress) was born on this day in 1966. Jose Lopez Portillo (as president of Mexico from 1976-1982, brought the nation to the brink of economic collapse) died on this day in 2004. Question of the Day Is there a way to remove dried wax from wood or metal? Answer Raised Beds, Small Plots Raised Bed Gardens and Small Plots Grow more in less space with raised garden beds. Here are five excellent tips for ensuring a bountiful harvest in a limited space.   READ MORE   SPONSORED Actress Reveals the “Bathroom Trick” That Made Her Feel Years Younger When Maggie first revealed this “bathroom trick” on her website earlier this month, some were understandably skeptical. To her amazement, she says her stomach “deflated,” her mood improved, and her energy skyrocketed — all in a matter of days. Click Here For Instructions   LEARN MORE   Witch Hazel: Early Bloomer What is Witch Hazel? Our witch hazel started blooming in February. Its yellow to orange-red flowers add a slash of color to drab winter landscapes. Learn more about this wonderfully hardy, fragrant plant—which also has therapeutic qualities. It tells us that spring is around the corner!   READ MORE   Feed Sack-Style Couch Pillows Couch pillows that look like vintage feed sacks. Choose from many different designs. Perfect for a country-themed or farmhouse home.   LEARN MORE   $21.95-$44.95 A Month Until Spring Begins First Day of Spring 2020: The Spring Equinox In 2020, the spring equinox (also called the March equinox or vernal equinox) falls on Thursday, March 19. This event marks the astronomical first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. Before you try to balance that egg, read this!   READ MORE   Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook All You Need to Know to Grow! After inspiring and instructing gardeners for 227 years, we have created a single “how to garden” reference book that includes all of our expertise.   LEARN MORE   $11.95 Sourdough Starters Sourdough Starters and Recipes The early pioneers used yeast batters to make their distinctive sourdough, and the “tang” of their baked goods can now be re-created with these sourdough starters and delicious recipes.   READ MORE   Almanac Field to Fork Cookbook A collection of more than 120 mouthwatering recipes from The Old Farmer’s Almanac, plus kitchen tips and food facts and folklore.      LEARN MORE   $12.95 10 New Uses for Coffee 10 New Uses for Coffee! I’ll admit to a lifelong coffee addiction. Fortunately, coffee grounds and leftover coffee has so many household uses—and may offer health and beauty benefits, too! From pest control to garden fertilizer to a natural cleaning scrub and exfoliator, discover all the creative uses for coffee!   READ MORE   The Gift of Gardening The Gift of Gardening is a lovely illustrated book filled with inspirational quotes and interesting facts harvested from The Old Farmer’s Almanac. It is perfect for the garden enthusiast. Includes a space to personalize the book with a “To” and “From” section on the first page.   LEARN MORE   $10.95 THE OLD FARMER SELECTED THESE PRODUCTS FOR YOU QUICK CLICKS 7-Day Forecast 2-Month Forecast Moon Phase Calendar Best Days—Astrological Timetable WEATHER ASTRONOMY GARDENING CALENDAR FOOD ADVICE STORE New to this newsletter? It’s free! Sign up here. You are receiving this e-mail message because you subscribed at our Web site: Almanac.com If you do not wish to receive our regular e-mail newsletter in the future, please click here to unsubscribe. *Please do not reply to this e-mail* Visit our Web site Help page to report corrections or inquire about your online account, products, editorial, and technical issues. For reprinting and reuse, see our Terms of Use. © 2020 Yankee Publishing Inc. All rights reserved.