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Seasonal advice, wit, and wisdom from your editors WEATHER ASTRONOMY GARDENING CALENDAR FOOD HOME & HEALTH KIDS STORE Serene will be our days and bright, And happy will our nature be, When love is an unerring light, And joy its own security. –William Wordsworth (1770–1850) Thursday, February 25, 2021 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. Spring begins in 23 days Question of the Day Who was the youngest U.S. president? – Answer Puzzle of the Day (Blank) ventured (Blank) gained. (What's the saying? Fill in the blanks!) – Answer Growing Sunflowers Sunflowers With bright blooms that go from mid-summer to early fall, sunflowers say “summer” like no other plant. Our Sunflower Growing Guide covers everything from planting to cutting flowers to harvesting seeds!   READ MORE   SPONSORED Tree Pruning Techniques & Best Practices When is the best time to prune fruit trees? How do I prune my trees? Read more to learn all about pruning your trees and more!   LEARN MORE   Grow Your Own Hops Hops Looking to brew your own beer? One key flavoring ingredient is hops, which you can grow in your backyard! Here’s how to plant, grow, and harvest hops at home.   READ MORE   SPONSORED No Water, Just Clean, Quiet, And Simple! If you need a place to “go” but it’s difficult and too exoensive to install a waste system, this toilet is easy to install almost anywhere.   LEARN MORE   When Weather Changed History Did Weather Change History? Weather has played a major role in some of American history’s most crucial events. The Old Farmer’s Almanac described seven weather events which may have shaped or changed our very lives.    READ MORE   SPONSORED Celebrity Trainer: “Muscle Loss in Seniors is Real, But It Doesn’t Have to Be" Tony Horton says he’s found a much more effective way to fight age-related muscle loss - and even build new muscle - that has nothing to do with exercise. Click Here To Watch His Presentation >>   LEARN MORE   Lentil Soup Recipe Lentil Soup Lentil soup makes such an easy and economical dinner. It’s also a tremendous time-saver.   READ MORE   What's the best way to get rid of weeds in my garden? Vern Ader’s Weed Spinner is an innovative drill-driven weed removal tool that spins out weeds and their roots in one whirling motion. It’s essentially a long sturdy drill bit for your drill (drill not included). There’s no kneeling, bending, or getting your hands dirty. Weeds don’t stand a chance!   LEARN MORE   $16.99 How Do You Boil an Egg? How To Hard Boil Eggs Cooking time will depend on the size of your eggs. Plan on 12 minutes for large eggs and 15 minutes for extra large eggs.   READ MORE   How can I easily get rid of ticks this spring? The best tick remover is always the one that you have with you the moment you need it! This handy tick remover can be kept on your key chain and comes in a pack of 3 so you can share with family and friends. When you find a disease-spreading tick, you’ll want it out as fast as possible! That is why The Old Farmer’s Store recommends patented tick removers from the Tick Key Company.   LEARN MORE   $19.95 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.