Chives, planting by nature's signs, Irish scones

Your Daily Almanac: Seasonal advice and today’s verse View Web Version WEATHER ASTRONOMY GARDENING CALENDAR FOOD ADVICE STORE The season comes when, from her three-month's trance, The Earth awakens: already her deep heart Begins to stir, and send its life abroad. –Thomas Buchanan Read (1822–72) Monday, March 16, 2020 76th day of the year Spring begins in 3 days Flower Power! It's time to order your perennials NOW! We 💚 Jung Seed's flowers. Largest selection online. Receive 2 free seed packets with orders $10+ by May 1! SHOP PERENNIALS TODAY! Lauren Graham (actress) was born on this day in 1967. Frank Thornton (actor) died on this day in 2013. Question of the Day Does the word dickens refer to Charles Dickens?  Answer Growing Chives Chives Chives are a perennial member of the onion family that sport beautiful edible flowers. Here's how to grow chives in your garden!   READ MORE   SPONSORED How To: Fix Aging Skin (Do This Everyday) If you're over 40 and frustrated with aging, wrinkly skin, get this… Dr. John Layke and Dr. Payman Danielpour put together a presentation revealing a 2-minute home method to restore youthful skin… And as of me writing this, it's touched the lives of over 4 million people… Click now to discover this youth-restoring breakthrough for yourself:   LEARN MORE   Planting by Nature's Signs Phenology in the Garden: Planting by Nature's Signs For centuries, gardeners took their cues for planting times from nature—a technique called phenology. See how seasonal signs can tell you which chores to do in the garden!   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 Garden Plans for Homesteads Garden Plans for Homesteads and Small Farms What is homesteading? It's really a mind-set—a desire to be self-sufficient. Learn more about homestead gardening—plus, here are three sample garden layouts to get you started.   READ MORE   Bold Kitchen Aprons There's always something cooking at The Old Farmer's Almanac. When it gets messy, we grab for one of these easy-care cotton aprons.   LEARN MORE   $24.99 All About the Equinox 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, which is earlier than it's been in over a century! This event marks the astronomical first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. Before you try to balance that egg, read this!   READ MORE   Colorful Kitchen Dish Towels There's nothing shy or demure about our kitchen towels! The bold prints demand attention and deserve it. They're made of woven natural cotton, so they're as practical as they are impressive.    LEARN MORE   $12.99 Irish Scones Irish Oatmeal Scones We've got the perfect accompaniment for your St. Patrick's Day dinner. These Irish Oatmeal Scones are a delicious treat with a simple and subtle flavor.   READ MORE   Large Wooden Matches Choose from many different bold designs! Each matchbox is about the size of a deck of playing cards and contains 50 wooden matches with color-coordinated tips.   LEARN MORE   $4.99 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.