First day of spring, April weather forecast, delphiniums, woodpeckers

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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Sunday, March 20, 2022 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. 93 days until summer begins Question of the Day Where did the expression “behind the eight ball” come from? – Answer Puzzle of the Day What is that which everyone likes to have but wants to get rid of as soon as possible after he gets it? – Answer For glad spring has begun, And to the ardent Sun  The Earth, long time so bleak,  Turns a frostbitten cheek.   –Celia Thaxter (1835–94) ADVERTISEMENT First Day of Spring 2022: The Spring Equinox Spring 2022 begins on Sunday, March 20! This date marks the spring equinox and the astronomical first day of spring around the Northern Hemisphere. What IS the spring equinox and what happens on this day? Before you try to balance that egg, read on to…    READ MORE    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   Vernal Equinox Oddities On this March equinox, does the Sun rise due east and set due west? Are day and night of equal duration? Some of these answers are quite contrary to common wisdom. Bob Berman brings the fun facts to celebrate the first day of spring!    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Moon Shiners Sun-Powered Mason Jar Lids $4.00 OFF, BESTSELLER Light up your walkway, driveway, or patio. Display your favorite treasures with illumination.   LEARN MORE   April 2022 Weather Forecast: Warming Up to April It’s time to look at weather predictions for April 2022! Will April showers bring May flowers? Let’s see what sort of spring weather April has in store for us this year.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Your Guide to a Flowering Future! We love to share our passion for plants and gardening at The Old Farmer’s Almanac, so we created the Flower Gardener’s Handbook. The book contains in-depth profiles of 32 popular flowers, solutions for preparing pots and plots, plant maintenance, and so much more.    LEARN MORE   Delphiniums Delightful delphiniums! The stalwart of many perennial flower gardens and great for cutting, these beauties are grown for their showy spikes of colorful summer flowers in gorgeous shades of blue, pink, white, and purple.     READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT The Gardener's Coffee Mug The Vegetable Mug features vintage illustrations that are just as detailed as they are colorful. This mug makes the perfect gift for the gardener in your life, even if that’s you!   LEARN MORE   Different Types of Woodpeckers—Plus Bird Fun Facts! Knock, knock? Are you hearing the woodpeckers in your neighborhood? So, why does a woodpecker peck wood? Here are some fun facts about woodpeckers—including how to identify a few common types of woodpeckers—with beautiful photos of these magnificent birds.    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