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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Wednesday, April 14, 2021 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. Summer begins in 67 days Question of the Day How fast does rain fall? – Answer Puzzle of the Day What word of six letters contains six words, besides itself, without transposing? – Answer Buds are bursting in the hedges, Leaves are stirring in the lane, Everywhere the sap is stirring, Love returns to life again. –John Dennis (1657–1734) ADVERTISEMENT Corn Sweet corn is an annual crop with yellow, white, or bi-colored ears. A long, frost-free growing season is necessary. Here’s how to plant, grow, and harvest corn in your garden.   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Don Pablo Bourbon Infused Coffee Our Specialty Coffee is soaked in fine Kentucky Bourbon for several days, then dried and roasted Golden Blonde to perfection. The resulting taste is a perfect balance of Bourbon and coffee flavors, without the alcohol. Click below.   LEARN MORE   Spring-Cleaning the Garden | Which Plants Survived? What are you doing in the garden this time of year? I’m weeding asparagus beds, dealing with voles, caring for peonies, and seeing which plants from last season survived!   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Cardiologist Warns: Throw Out Your Probiotics Now If you’re planning to, or are already taking probiotics and dealing with bloating, constipation, weight gain, or even brain fog, then read this immediately! Probiotics add good bacteria to your stomach, however they may only help temporarily. Most Americans have more bad bacteria than good bacteria, which can cause weight gain, junk food cravings, and even an extended belly. There is one food that feeds good bacteria and makes them take over bad bacteria, so click here to find out this one food.   LEARN MORE   Sourdough Starters and Recipes How about trying your hand at making a sourdough starter from scratch?! Here’s a little history about this age-old pastime along with a no-yeast sourdough recipe (wild yeast) as well as commercial yeast recipes. Plus, find easy recipes for using...   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Useful bookmarks made in Vermont! These convenient bookmarks make wonderful keepsakes. Their thinness allows readers to use the markers without worrying about breaking the book’s binding.    LEARN MORE   Beekeeping 101: Planning for Honey Bees If you’ve decided to move forward with raising bees, let’s get down to business: Know beekeeping rules and regulations, choose the right location for your hives, and make sure you have the right habitat.  Here are answers to your practical questions.   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Get out to the market with delightful tote bags! Double-sided market totes perfect for all your shopping needs! These tote bags of durable canvas will easily transport all your fresh fruits and veggies!   LEARN MORE   Having a Cow, Meeting of the Board, and More Humor It’s time for another edition of “Humor Me” from The Old Farmer’s Almanac! Read at your own risk!   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT "Live like someone left the gate open" with these fun socks! These colorfully printed socks will brighten your days with dancing cows making the most of life outside the gates!    LEARN MORE   If you enjoy the Almanac Companion... Share with a Friend THE OLD FARMER SELECTED THESE PRODUCTS FOR YOU View More Product from The Old Farmer's Store Did a friend forward you this briefing? You can sign up here. If you enjoy this newsletter, consider picking up a copy of The Old Farmer's Almanac. Your support makes this all possible! Are you on social? Enjoy more Almanac wit & wisdom!  Visit Almanac.com Shop Our Store You received this email because you signed for updates from The Old Farmer's Almanac. If you do not wish to receive our regular e-mail newsletter in the future, please click here to manage preferences. *Please do not reply to this e-mail* © Yankee Publishing Inc. An Employee-Owned Company 1121 Main Street | P.O. Box 520 | Dublin, NH 03444 Contact Us View web version