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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Friday, April 22, 2022 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. 60 days until summer begins Question of the Day In a math book talking about the Fibonacci sequence, it said that often the sequence works with certain things in nature. There was a picture of a pinecone in the book. Do pinecones have anything to do with the Fibonacci sequence? – Answer Puzzle of the Day What washes up on very small beaches? – Answer Happy Earth Day from all of us at The Old Farmer's Almanac! From the cycle of nature's seasons to green things growing, we care deeply about our land, from sea to shining seas! ADVERTISEMENT Earth Day 2022 Earth Day is coming up on April 22! Start thinking about different ways to honor and celebrate our planet, whether it’s planning an outdoor ramble, cleaning up litter, or using more Earth-friendly products. Here are ten ideas to help!    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Give your flower garden a boost! Flower beds are happiest when they reap the benefits of a thriving soil ecosystem! ClimateGard’s unique blend of ethically derived nutrients, humic acid, silica and probiotic microorganisms mimics the natural biome of an old-growth forest, helping plants grow bigger and stronger than traditional fertilizers. Claim your bag today!   LEARN MORE   10 Tips for Building a Pollinator Garden Even one pollinator-friendly plant can make a BIG difference. Let’s help the bees and butterflies which, in turn, make our flowers bloom and our food fruit! Discover 10 ways to work with nature to build a more pollinator-friendly garden, including plants for pollinators.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT How To: Get Rid Of Deep Fat From Your Belly Millions of Americans suffer from deep fat. Researchers have now found out the reason why. It turns out there is a master switch that controls when the cells turn into energy and when they turn into fat. Learn how to flip the master switch right now.   LEARN MORE   10 Biodegradable Planting Pots and How to Make Your Own! Happily, we’re seeing more biodegradable planting pots. They make growing seeds easy, and the pots go right in the ground! They’re also economical and spare the use of pounds of plastic. From recycled paper to cow manure, here are 10 biodegradable pots to think about this year.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT The “Greatest Gardening Magazine” is Here! To quote our readers, the Almanac Garden Guide is “no ordinary magazine.” Imagine the country’s best-selling garden experts sharing their knowledge in ONE place. If you pick up ONE gardening magazine this year, treat yourself to the Garden Guide. Take a look inside—and get inspired!   LEARN MORE   Upcycling Ideas: Reuse and Repurpose Look at some of your regular household items differently! Here are ways to repurpose, reuse, and upcycle old items, with everything from paper towel tubes to toothbrushes and plastic lids.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Beautiful hand-drawn garden illustrations Originally appearing in the Garden Calendar, you can now assemble these colorful hand-drawn illustrations as a jigsaw puzzle! The Old Farmer’s Almanac - Fruits Vegetables & Herbs 1000pc Puzzle is made from high-quality recycled blueboard, and features a linen finish. Enjoy the colorful designs while keeping your mind sharp!   LEARN MORE   Which Plastics Are Recyclable By Number? What do those number symbols on plastic really mean? Interesting, those little numbers inside the triangles were not created for recycling! Here’s a Plastics Identification Chart to help make your recycling a little easier—but also help you understand which plastics are safe.    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