Growing cucumbers, seed-sowing success, spring salad

Seasonal advice, wit, and wisdom from your editors WEATHER ASTRONOMY GARDENING CALENDAR FOOD HOME & HEALTH KIDS STORE Look all around thee! How the Spring advances! New life is playing through the gay, green trees See how in yonder bower the light leaf dances To the bird's tread and the quivering breeze. –Ludwig Tieck (1773–1853) Monday, March 29, 2021 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. Summer begins in 83 days Question of the Day What was America's biggest pig? – Answer Puzzle of the Day I hire parsons. (Form a single word from this sentence.) – Answer Growing Cucumbers Cucumbers An easy-care vegetable that loves sun and water, cucumbers grow quickly as long as they receive consistent watering and warmth. Don’t let cucumbers get too large before you pick or they will taste bitter! See how to grow and harvest cucumbers.   READ MORE   SPONSORED Sow Seeds of Victory: Planting a Victory Garden Learn all about Victory Gardens and how to plant them in your own backyard! Included is your very own garden layout plan to help get you started right.   LEARN MORE   Tips for Seed-Sowing Success 5 Garden Hacks for Seed-Sowing Success When you’re sowing your garden seeds, do it right!  Sow seeds more easily with seed tape, soak your seeds to boost germination rates, and speed up germination with our excellent tips!   WATCH VIDEO   SPONSORED How To: Reset Your Metabolism Digestion, Weight, Fatigue All Linked To 1 “Metabolic” Issue. Doctor Steven Gundry says you should try this!!!   LEARN MORE   What is a Community Garden? Community Gardens: What Are the Dos and Don'ts? Lacking a sunny yard or space for gardening? Be part of a community garden with like-minded souls! But also keep in mind some of the dos and don’ts of community gardening before you join up!    READ MORE   Handy gardening tools with lovely designs! These garden trowels and transplanters feature wide, large blades that hold large amounts of soil and extra-strong designs that won’t bend, even in the toughest soil type. Plus, they have bright designs to keep your garden cheery!   LEARN MORE   $12.99 An Asparagus & Pea Salad Lemony Asparagus and Spring Pea Salad with Roasted Almonds Our “Lemony Asparagus and Spring Pea Salad with Roasted Almonds” shows off the best of early spring vegetables.   READ MORE   Get gardening inspiration every day! The Gift of Gardening is a lovely illustrated book filled with inspirational quotes and interesting facts harvested from The Old Farmer‘s Almanac. It is the perfect gift for the garden enthusiast!   LEARN MORE   $10.95 What is Causing Spring Allergies How Plants and Weather Cause Allergies Spring brings beautiful trees and flowers, but it also wreaks havoc on those with allergies—and certain weather conditions can make things even worse. Learn more about the connection between weather, plants, and spring allergies!   READ MORE   Witty dish towels make vegetables fun! These cotton-linen blend dish towels featuring all-over retro style designs and punny embroidered slogans are sure to keep you grinning in the kitchen!    LEARN MORE   $14.95 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.