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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Monday, March 14, 2022 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. 6 days until spring begins Question of the Day I have a cereus cactus that has never bloomed. It just keeps sending out shoots, getting long and leggy. How can I make it bloom? – Answer Puzzle of the Day Why is a dog dressed more warmly in summer than he is in winter? – Answer The cock is crowing, The stream is flowing, The small birds twitter, The lake doth glitter. –William Wordsworth (1770-1850) ADVERTISEMENT Asparagus Asparagus is one of the first plants that greets us in springtime! It’s a perennial, which means that once it gets established, the tender spears will return year after year. In addition, its ferny foliage makes an excellent ornamental. Here’s how to grow asparagus—from planting…    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT 3 Warning Signs Your Dog Is Giving You According to Dr. Marty Goldstein, one of the top veterinarians in the world, many dogs are at risk of serious health issues… but their owners may be missing the warning signs.   LEARN MORE   Simple Tips to Germinate Seeds More Successfully Getting seeds to germinate properly is the most difficult aspect of planting the garden. Here are some simple tips to germinate seeds successfully.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Cardinal Solar Lantern Light up the garden! Our Bird Solar Lantern features a glass crackle ball with a soft solar LED light string inside. The piece is adorned with a hand-painted head, wings, and tail feathers.   LEARN MORE   Growing Potatoes in a Trash Can View this video of a great gardening container for growing potatoes—and experience the fun of trash can gardening with Janice Stillman, Editor of The Old Farmer's Almanac.    WATCH VIDEO    ADVERTISEMENT Ribbon Flower Spinner Stake Decorate your lawn or garden with a Ribbon Flower Spinner Stake. The pedals move in a slight wind, showing off the iridescent colors!   LEARN MORE   Nesting Season for Owls According to the Barred Owl Cam, our mama owl is now in her nesting box and it looks as if she’s laid her first egg. If interested, follow along—and learn more about the Barred and Great Horned Owls, nesting season, and owlets!    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Beautiful wine bottle lights for sparkling evenings! Create lovely ambient lighting with a wine bottle! This brushed metal wine stopper with a trail of warm LED lights will illuminate most wine bottles. Choose a bottle from a special celebration and light up your home!   LEARN MORE   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    ADVERTISEMENT If you enjoy the Daily Almanac... 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