Happy St. Patrick's Day!, growing cabbage, corned beef hash

Your Daily Almanac: Seasonal advice and today’s verse View Web Version WEATHER ASTRONOMY GARDENING CALENDAR FOOD ADVICE STORE There’s a dear little plant that grows in our isle, ’Twas St. Patrick himself sure that set it; And the Sun on his labour with pleasure did smile, And with dew from his eye often wet it. –Andrew Cherry (1762–1812) Tuesday, March 17, 2020 77th day of the year Spring begins in 2 days Flavor Blasting Berries! It's time to order your small berries NOW! We 💚 Jung Seed. Enjoy delicious blueberries, honeyberries, strawberries, raspberries, and more! SHOP BERRIES TODAY! Rob Lowe (actor) was born on this day in 1964. Oleg Cassini (fashion designer who created the "Jackie look," the signature wardrobe created for First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy in the early 1960s) died on this day in 2006. Question of the Day Whose face is on the $500 bill? Answer Growing Cabbage Cabbage Traditionally, cabbage seeds were planted on St. Patrick's Day in northern zones. Old-time farmers believed that to make them grow well, you needed to plant them while wearing your nightclothes! Here's our Cabbage Growing Guide with instructions on how to plant and grow this hardy, leafy vegetable—which is packed with vitamins. No PJs required!   READ MORE   SPONSORED 'Idol' Star Randy Jackson Reveals His Stunning Weight Loss Secret Former Idol star was suffering from digestive discomfort, fatigue, and more serious health issues. That has all changed…He lost weight, feels great, and it was all without some crazy diet or strenuous exercise program. Watch how he did it here >>   LEARN MORE   3 Planets and Crescent Moon Night Sky for March 2020 Here's the March 2020 guide to the night sky. Watch three bright planets and the crescent Moon come together for a planet party on March 17 and 18—plus, a dazzling planet conjunction at the spring equinox. See Bob Berman's viewing tips to enjoy the night wonders!   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 Happy St. Patrick's Day! St. Patrick's Day 2020 Saint Patrick's Day is on Tuesday, March 17, this year! Who was Saint Patrick? Why are shamrocks a symbol of this day? Enjoy St. Patrick's Day history, legends, and lore.   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 Corned Beef Hash Corned Beef Hash and Eggs Recipe Corned beef hash with eggs is a country breakfast favorite but also hearty enough for a dinner meal. Also, if you have corned beef for St. Patrick's, here's the perfect leftover meal!   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 All About Fly-Fishing! 10 Fly-Fishing Tips for Beginners Interested in fly-fishing? Here are 10 fly-fishing tips for beginners from a competition champion! Plus, find a glossary of the most common fly-fishing terms and some great fly-fishing destinations!   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 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.