Carrot cupcakes, dyeing eggs, herb companions

Seasonal advice, wit, and wisdom from your editors WEATHER ASTRONOMY GARDENING CALENDAR FOOD HOME & HEALTH KIDS STORE Again rejoicing Nature sees Her robe assume its vernal hues, Her leafy locks wave in the breeze, All freshly steep'd in morning dews. –Robert Burns (1759–96) Wednesday, March 31, 2021 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. Summer begins in 81 days Question of the Day How can I keep ants from coming into my house this summer? – Answer Puzzle of the Day First (Blank) (Blank) hare. (What's the saying? Fill in the blanks!) – Answer How to Grow Herbs Growing Herbs in the Garden Growing herbs in containers or a small space is so easy—and who likes paying for a package of herbs from the grocery store every time you need a few sprigs or leaves? See the best way to grow herbs, which herbs to plant for a beginner, and a few handy gardening tips.   READ MORE   SPONSORED No Water, Just Clean, Quiet, And Simple! If you need a place to “go” but it’s difficult and too expensive to install a waste system, this toilet is easy to install almost anywhere.   LEARN MORE   Herb Companions Companion Planting With Herbs Learn about companion planting with herbs! Here are our favorite culinary herbs for the garden—and the kitchen. Find out which herbs and vegetables grow well together, which herbs to plant together, and which herbs go with which foods. Plus, see how to make a culinary herb wreath!   READ MORE   SPONSORED How To: Get Rid Of Deep Fat From Your Belly Millions of Americans suffer from deep fat. Researchers have now found out the reason why. It turns out there is a master switch that controls when the cells turn into energy and when they turn into fat. Learn how to flip the master switch right now.   LEARN MORE   Carrot Cupcakes Carrot Cupcakes with Cream-Cheese Frosting Our Carrot Cupcakes With Cream-Cheese Frosting are a popular twist on regular carrot cake. Try these carrot cupcakes for a spring treat. Great for Easter, too!   READ MORE   What's trending for 2021 gardens? Find out in The Old Farmer’s Almanac Garden Guide! Learn more about staying on top of 2021 gardening trends like sharing your prizewinning vegetables over Instagram and creating gorgeous foliage bouquets!   LEARN MORE   $5.99 Dyeing Eggs Naturally How to Dye Easter Eggs Naturally Try dyeing eggs the old-fashioned way—with spices, food, and plants! It turns out that your own kitchen and nature can provide all you need. It’s fun and something different to try. Note: You’ll want to dye these eggs at least one day in advance for vivid colors.   READ MORE   Get your garden going with the world's #1 Garden Planner! The Old Farmer’s Almanac Garden Planner is an easy-to-use online program that helps you plan your garden! Whether you want to create a garden for vegetables, a kitchen garden for herbs, or a beautiful flower garden, our Garden Planner will help you find the best layout for your space—plus provide all your planting and harvesting dates!     LEARN MORE   $40.00 Making Flavorful Herbal Tea How to Make Herbal Tea Discover the best herbs for tea and how to make a good, flavorful cup of herbal tea! Not only do herbal teas offer a wide variety of flavors—from mint to chamomile—but also some herbal teas provide health benefits, including allergy relief. See 10 herbs for tea.   READ MORE   How can I learn to cook with fresh, all-natural foods? The Old Farmer’s Almanac Field to Fork Cookbook is a collection of more than 120 classic mouthwatering recipes for every season! Make the most of your harvest with easy-to-follow recipes using sustainable produce!   LEARN MORE   $19.95 THE OLD FARMER SELECTED THESE PRODUCTS FOR YOU QUICK CLICKS 5-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.