When to plant flowers, attracting butterflies, hypnotizing chickens

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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Tuesday, March 29, 2022 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. 84 days until summer begins Question of the Day Can I plant jicama in Michigan? – Answer Puzzle of the Day I am a word of four letters; in me may be found a verb, an animal, a viscid liquid, a science, a conjunction, and a preposition. – Answer Look all around thee! How the Spring advances! New life is playing through the gay, green trees See how in yonder bower the light leaf dances To the birds tread and the quivering breeze. –Ludwig Tieck (1773–1853) ADVERTISEMENT When to Plant Flowers When do you plant flowers in the garden? It depends! Is it a perennial flower, annual flower, or bulb? Is it frost-sensitive or not? As with vegetables, there’s a right and a wrong time to plant your favorite flowers. See our When to Plant…    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Top Doctor: 3 Superfoods For Wrinkles “Ditch the Wrinkle Cream” Do this instead, doctor says looking younger after 40 comes from one thing.   LEARN MORE   Plants that Attract Butterflies Butterflies and flowers were made for each other, and there are certain flowers that butterflies absolutely love to be around. As a French poet once pointed out, “Butterflies are flying flowers, and flowers are tethered butterflies.” Here are some of the best plants that attract…    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT 2022 Gardening Club Calling all gardeners! The Old Farmer’s Almanac Gardening Club is tailored for gardening enthusiasts and delivers the latest Almanac products every year! Club members receive a gift box with the Classic Paperback Edition of the Almanac, gardening calendar, and much more. You’ll also get exclusive access to the Garden Guide Online Library and a digital subscription to EXTRA! Magazine. Sign up today!   LEARN MORE   Peas and Egg Fried Rice This quick and easy stir-fried rice comes together in no time. You can substitute any protein for the shrimp, or use brown rice instead of basmati rice. Any way you make it, Peas and Egg Fried Rice is a winner—just ask Jessica Gerschitz.    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   How to Hypnotize a Chicken: Two Easy Ways to Calm Birds Wondering how to hypnotize a chicken? Learn to calm a high-strung bird with the oscillating finger method or sternum stroke method.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Become a better gardener! Discover our new Almanac Garden Planner features for 2022. It’s easy, fun, and free to try!   LEARN MORE   10-Minute Workouts That Deliver Health Benefits! Take a break and try one of these 10-minute workouts at home. A growing body of research suggests that sneaking in one or several 10-minute bouts of exercise can deliver impressive health and fitness benefits.    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