Not your grandma's coleus, mint brownies, 6 garden hacks

Your Daily Almanac: Seasonal advice and today’s verse View Web Version WEATHER ASTRONOMY GARDENING CALENDAR FOOD ADVICE STORE It is the first mild day of March: Each minute sweeter than before The redbreast sings from the tall larch That stands beside our door. –William Wordsworth (1770–1850) Wednesday, March 11, 2020 71st day of the year Spring begins in 8 days Terrence Howard (actor) was born on this day in 1969. Frank Neuhauser (in 1925 won the first U.S. national spelling bee with the word "gladiolus") died on this day in 2011. Question of the Day I bought an antique rocking chair that is in wonderful condition, but it smells like mold and mildew. I've tried wiping it down with lemon juice, soap and water, and wood cleaners. It still smells! Any suggestions? Answer Not Your Grandma's Coleus Colorful Coleus Plant Varieties for the Garden As a young girl, one of my first plants was a coleus grown from a cutting my grandmother gave me. I’ve been in love with them ever since. Discover the many colorful varieties of coleus which you can find today to add to shady beds, sunny borders, and containers.   READ MORE   SPONSORED Feeling Old? Do This Once A Day And Watch What Happens Researchers have found a new at-home test that you can do right now in your seat that can help predict future health and longevity. It’s a very simple test and only takes a couple minutes to do. Click Here To Find Out Now >>   LEARN MORE   6 Handy Garden Hacks 6 Handy Garden Tips and Clever Shortcuts! Whether you want to make eggshell seed starters, kitchen scrap fertilizer or an organic weedkiller, here are six of our favorite hacks to help you achieve more in the garden with less effort, less money, or less time.   WATCH VIDEO   Bright and Bold Umbrellas These sturdy umbrellas come in several nature-inspired designs.   LEARN MORE   $39.97 Four-Bed Rotation Chart Crop Rotation Chart for Small Vegetable Garden Even if you grow a small vegetable garden, it’s smart to arrange your crops to avoid pests and problems.   READ MORE   Rooster Birdhouse Functional art for your garden and feathered friends!    LEARN MORE   $26.95 Night Sky Signs of Spring Signs of Spring in the Night Sky! Once spring is under way, nature lovers can find it hard to keep up with the rapid day-to-day changes. Much less well-known is that the sky starts this process first.   READ MORE   Red Mercury Lantern Buy 2 or more and get $2.00 off each while supplies last. Includes 10 lights and a 6-hour timer. Takes 2 AA batteries.   LEARN MORE   $14.95 Green Mint Brownies Mint Brownies (or Grasshopper Brownies) These classic Mint Brownies have a deliciously fudgy base, a creamy mint frosting, and a smooth layer of semi-sweet chocolate. They’re always a favorite.   READ MORE   Alpaca Fleece Socks The cure for cold feet! Alpaca socks are soft, luxurious, and warmer than sheep’s wool. Choose from active outdoor and extreme cold styles.   LEARN MORE   $24.95-$26.95 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.