Planting by nature's signs, mini veggies, Dog Star Sirius

Seasonal advice, wit, and wisdom from your editors WEATHER ASTRONOMY GARDENING CALENDAR FOOD HOME & HEALTH KIDS STORE Black boughs against a pale, clear sky, Slight mists of cloud-wreaths floating by; Soft sunlight, gray-blue smoky air, Wet thawing snows on hillsides bare. –Emma Lazarus (1849–87) Friday, March 5, 2021 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. Spring begins in 15 days Question of the Day What is the difference between grade A and grade B in the classification of eggs? – Answer Puzzle of the Day Why is summer like the letter N? – Answer Planting by Nature's Signs Phenology in the Garden: Planting by Nature's Signs For centuries, gardeners took their cues for planting times from nature—a technique called phenology. See how seasonal signs can tell you which chores to do in the garden!   READ MORE   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   Mini Vegetables for Containers Dwarf and Mini Vegetables for Containers Join the move towards minimalism! Mini- and dwarf vegetables provide hefty harvests from small pots and plots! Whether you have a small urban garden or just a small space, try these petite plants with oversize appeal—and yield! These fruits and vegetables are also ideal for the...   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 Plants for Edible Landscaping Edible Landscaping: Selecting the Right Plants In an edible landscape, hidden among your usual ornamental flowers and shrubs are herbs, fruit, flowers, and vegetables that you can—yes—eat! It all comes down to choosing the right edible additions for your space.   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 Dog Star Sirius How to Find Sirius, the Dog Star Who hasn’t heard of the Dog Star, Sirius? It’s the brightest star in the sky in late winter and early spring. And boy, is it easy to find. Just face south at 8 P.M. and look for Orion. Plus, you also have a chance to see its pup! Yes, it’s a two-dog night.   READ MORE   Where can I get weather forecasts and planting dates for spring? The Old Farmer’s Almanac is your trusty companion for spring ! Always timely, topical, and distinctively “useful, with a pleasant degree of humor,” the Almanac is sure to help you plant by the Moon’s phases, get scrumptious vegetables growing, look out for storms, and more!   LEARN MORE   $8.95 Roasting Winter Veggies Roasted Winter Vegetables If you are in need of a quick and easy meal or side dish, try Roasted Winter Vegetables!   READ MORE   How do I keep a close eye on the sky? Observe, delight, and write! Chronicle the weather day by day. Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast or an armchair weather watcher, this notebook is the perfect place to log daily weather. Perfect for those who like to keep an eye on the sky!   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.