Growing beets, time change this weekend, 5 signs of spring

Seasonal advice, wit, and wisdom from your editors WEATHER ASTRONOMY GARDENING CALENDAR FOOD HOME & HEALTH KIDS 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) Tuesday, March 9, 2021 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. Spring begins in 11 days Question of the Day Are more people near- or far-sighted? – Answer Puzzle of the Day The Lone Star State. (Name the U.S. state!) – Answer Growing Beautiful Beets Beets A staple in our gardens, beets grow easily and you won’t have to wait long to harvest their tasty roots. You can eat their green tops, too, so they’re a dual-purpose crop! Learn all you need to know about growing beets—from planting to harvest.   READ MORE   SPONSORED Starting Annual Flowers Indoors There are 3 critical things that all seeds require to germinate. Water, proper temperature, and oxygen. For annual flower seeds, there are a few other important components to consider. Read more to learn how to get your annual flowers started right!   LEARN MORE   Time Change This Weekend Daylight Saving Time 2021: When Does the Time Change? Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 14, 2021, at 2:00 A.M.  On Saturday evening, our clocks need to “spring forward” one hour. See details about the history of “saving daylight” and why we still observe DST today. Plus, let us know what you think!   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   Stuffed Jalapenos Stuffed Jalapenos This Stuffed Jalapenos recipe won second prize in The 2020 Old Farmer’s Almanac Recipe Contest!   READ MORE   Where can I find easy baking recipes? Everyday Baking features 118 simple but delicious recipes, plus seasoned baking tips, timesaving advice, step-by-step tips for easy preparation, and beautiful color photos. Enjoy delicious baked goods every day!   LEARN MORE   $9.95 5 Tips to Ease Into DST 5 Tips to Help Your Body Adjust to the Time Change For some of us, the clock change when Daylight Saving Time begins or ends is a minor inconvenience. For others, it triggers underlying health issues. Here’s information on how long it takes for your body to adjust to a time change as well as five quick tips to help you adjust...   READ MORE   Get cooking in a Peony Apron! Warm up the oven and throw on your apron! Enjoy your time in the kitchen this spring. This stunning kitchen apron evokes the fragrance of heirloom peonies. Look closer and you might catch a glimpse of a butterfly or hummingbird! Brighten up your kitchen with the Peony Apron!   LEARN MORE   $24.99 Your Signs of Spring 5 Signs of Spring: Birds, Peepers, and Tree Buds Every year, we patiently look for the first signs of spring in the air—leaves budding, birds singing, and butterflies migrating. Tell us: What are you observing in your neck of the woods?   READ MORE   Brighten up your kitchen with the Magnolia Kitchen Towel! The bold floral print of this dish towel is a perfect kitchen accent! Bring your beautiful garden inside with the colorful magnolia print on this classic cotton towel.   LEARN MORE   $12.99 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.