First day of spring!, planting, forecasts, faster sunsets

Seasonal advice, wit, and wisdom from your editors WEATHER ASTRONOMY GARDENING CALENDAR FOOD HOME & HEALTH KIDS STORE For glad Spring has begun, And to the ardent sun The earth, long time so bleak, Turns a frost-bitten cheek. –Celia Thaxter (1835–94) Saturday, March 20, 2021 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. Spring begins today Question of the Day My grandmother said bluebirds were a sign of something, but I can't remember what. Do you know? – Answer Puzzle of the Day What is that which was tomorrow, and will be yesterday? – Answer Spring Begins! First Day of Spring 2021: The Spring Equinox In 2021, the spring equinox occurs on Saturday, March 20. This event marks the astronomical first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. What does equinox mean? What happens on the equinox? What determines the first day of spring? Before you try to balance that...   READ MORE   SPONSORED Hard to turn Faucets? Not with a Faucet Grip! Faucet Grip is an innovative product that solves a problem encountered by countless gardeners. Small hose bibb handles make faucets difficult to turn on and off. Faucet Grip attaches quickly to all types of faucet handles providing even weak hands sufficient leverage to operate the faucet. Makes a great gift!   LEARN MORE   2021 Spring Forecast Spring Weather Forecast 2021: Rain or Shine? Frost or Flowers? What weather does Spring 2021 have in store for us? Will it get warmer or cool off? Is rain on the way? Read on for seasonal weather predictions from The Old Farmer’s Almanac meteorologist Michael Steinberg.   READ MORE   What's a great organic fertilizer for your veggies? The Old Farmer’s Almanac Tomato & Vegetable Plant Food is an OMRI-listed granular fertilizer for robust tomatoes, vegetables, fruit, herbs, trees and shrubs! Promotes vigorous plant growth with abundant fruit and vegetable yields!   LEARN MORE   $12.97 Fastest Sunsets! Vernal Equinox Oddities On the spring equinox, does the Sun rise due east and set due west? Are day and night equal? Bob Berman shares some vernal equinox oddities for the very first day of spring.   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   $16.95 Longer Days! Sunrise & Sunset Calculator Our sunrise and sunset calculator displays the Sun rise and set times for the U.S. and Canada. The tool will also show you the length of day, when dawn will break, and when darkness will descend.   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 First Spring Planting Dates Planting Calendar The 2021 gardening calendar details your first spring planting dates and final fall planting dates for the U.S. and Canada.   READ MORE   Delightful matchboxes - beauty in the little things! Treat yourself to delightful matchboxes from The Old Farmer’s Store! Each box contains approximately 50 wooden matches with color-coordinated tips, and pulling them out of your drawer feels like finding a little treasure!   LEARN MORE   $5.99 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.