Seeding potatoes, gardening by the Moon, one-dish dinners

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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Wednesday, March 9, 2022 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. 10 days until spring begins Question of the Day I know why the colors of a rainbow refract in the order they do (ROYGBIV), but why do rainbows bend, and why is red always on the bottom? Also, is there really an end of a rainbow (with a pot of gold)? – Answer Puzzle of the Day What goes up the hill, down the hill, and yet stands still? – Answer The little white clouds are racing over the sky,     And the fields are strewn with the gold of the flower of March,     The daffodil breaks under foot, and the tasseled larch Sways and swings as the thrush goes hurrying by. –Oscar Wilde (1854–1900) ADVERTISEMENT Potatoes Our Potato Growing Guide covers planting, growing, and harvesting one of our favorite vegetables! Also, see tips on how to store potatoes to keep them fresh and some homemade potato recipes.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT The benefits of weed barrier paper The Old Farmer’s Almanac’s weed barrier paper can be used all around your garden and in the vegetable garden – it’s approved for organic food production. It is easy to install, conserves moisture, feeds the soil, prevents weeds, and is biodegradable. Available at Walmart locations or online.   LEARN MORE   Gardening by the Moon Gardening by the Moon is a great way to plan your garden. Many of our readers follow the age-old practice of planting by the Moon’s phase for a healthier, more productive garden.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT How To: Fix Your Fatigue And Increase Energy Did you know there are 3 “Super Foods” that you should NEVER eat? I’m not kidding.  New research reveals these supposed “Super Foods” can actually drain your energy, damage your hormones and have devastating effects on your metabolism… Fortunately on the next page my good friend Dr. Gundry MD shows you exactly WHICH 3 foods you must AVOID like the plague, and what you should be eating instead. ==> NEVER Eat These 3 “Super Foods”    LEARN MORE   One-Dish Dinner Recipes We’ve rounded up a selection of tasty one-pot dishes. Spend less time in the kitchen cleaning up and more time enjoying your meal!     READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Flower Gardener's Handbook by The Old Farmer's Almanac 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   5 Tips to Help Your Body Adjust to the Time Change If you’re one of many folks who find it hard to adjust to Daylight Saving Time changes, now is the time to think about how to help your body out. Here are five tips to help make the DST switch go more smoothly!    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT The 2022 Old Farmer's Almanac Club Your Old Farmer’s Almanac Club Charter Membership includes the 2022 Classic Edition of The Old Farmer’s Almanac and so much more. This exciting club is designed especially for you—and it’s packed with articles, advice, best days, and fun facts!   LEARN MORE   Small Vegetable Garden Plans and Layouts How do you design a small vegetable garden? For those folks who have small spaces, we’re here to help with advice and small-size garden layouts!    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