Our Beginner Garden Guide, winter pruning, bird food recipe

Seasonal advice, wit, and wisdom from your editors WEATHER ASTRONOMY GARDENING CALENDAR FOOD HOME & HEALTH KIDS STORE Deep down within the frozen brook I hear a murmur faint and sweet, And lo! The ice breaks as I look, And living waters touch my feet. –Jane Goodwin Austin (1831–94) Friday, February 26, 2021 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. Spring begins in 22 days Question of the Day Have you heard of an apricot stack cake, made with apricot jam? – Answer Puzzle of the Day How would securely hitching a horse affect his speed? – Answer Learn to Garden: Beginner Guide! Vegetable Gardening for Beginners In the Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Guide, we cover how to start a vegetable garden from scratch, which vegetables to grow, and when to plant what. This year, we’ve added a “starter” garden plan consisting of easy-to-grow vegetables, companion planting techniques, and some...   READ MORE   SPONSORED There Is One Protein That Can Restart Your "Fat Burner", And No, It's Not Red Meat Most Americans struggle with weight gain, junk food cravings, and even belly bloat. The blame is commonly pointed towards a bad metabolism, poor genetics, and even old age. A new breakthrough discovery shows that the real culprit is linked to one extremely common protein. Learn More >>   LEARN MORE   Winter Pruning Guide Winter Pruning Guide for Trees and Shrubs Late winter or early spring is the best time time to prune most shrubs and trees—but not all! See our list of which trees and shrubs to prune, and get some general pruning tips for the season.   READ MORE   Beautiful wine bottle lights for sparkling evenings! Create lovely ambient lighting with a wine bottle! This brushed metal wine stopper with a trail of warm LED lights will illuminate most wine bottles. Choose a bottle from a special celebration and light up your home!   LEARN MORE   $16.95 Does the Moon Affect Humans? Can a Full Moon Affect Your Mood? Does the Moon influence our behavior or emotions? There’s never been solid proof but it turns out there’s some new evidence the Moon can affect sleep on the days leading up the full Moon–and it doesn’t matter if you’re in the country or city! Let’s explore the myths and reality of the Moon’s power.   READ MORE   Wondering about the date and significance of the Full Snow Moon? Celebrate February’s Full Snow Moon with our 2021 Moon Calendar! This calendar will answer all your questions with fascinating lunar facts and moonlit folklore!   LEARN MORE   $10.99 Maple Syrup Season Recipes 10 Maple Syrup Recipes Both Sweet and Savory! What can you do with maple syrup (other than pancakes)? See our 10 sweet and savory recipes using real maple syrup, including maple teriyaki chicken, maple mashed sweet potatoes, and maple-glazed vegetables.   READ MORE   Enjoy country wit and wisdom in the 2021 Country Calendar! The charming 2021 Country Calendar gives you all the classic folklore you need for country living. Plus: large, eye-catching, full-color photographs depicting the joys of the country, including North America’s breathtaking landscapes and amazing animals on the farm or in the wild!   LEARN MORE   $10.99 Bird Food Recipes The Best Winter Bird Foods During late winter and early spring, when natural seed sources are source, give some TLC to the birds. Tom Warren, our Almanac birder, lists some favorite foods of winter birds across North America.   READ MORE   How do I keep a close eye on the sky? Observe, delight, and write! Chronicle the weather day by day. Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast or an armchair weather watcher, this notebook is the perfect place to log daily weather. Perfect for those who like to keep an eye on the sky!   LEARN MORE   $14.95 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 HOME & HEALTH KIDS STORE View Web Version 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. © 2021 Yankee Publishing Inc. All rights reserved.