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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Thursday, April 14, 2022 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. 68 days until summer begins Question of the Day How do I take care of a sick spider plant? – Answer Puzzle of the Day What did one hurricane say to the other hurricane? – Answer Has Spring passed away? Did Summer already come? Lo, Kagu Yama! There  The white gowns are seen being dried. –Jito Tenno (645–703) ADVERTISEMENT Lilies With colorful, star-shaped flowers, lilies give star power to summer gardens. Although it’s best to plant these bulbs in late summer, you can also plant them bulbs in spring once the ground is workable. Learn more in our Lilies Growing Guide.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Top Nectar Plants for Butterflies Nectar plants fuel butterflies and other pollinators. Beautiful to our eyes and essential to pollinators, grow these top nectar plants to attract butterflies!   LEARN MORE   How to Harden Off Plants “Hardening off” is the process of getting your indoor-grown seedlings accustomed to life outdoors. Find out how to move your young plants to the garden safely—and without stalling their growth!    WATCH VIDEO    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   Grow a Tea Garden! 10 Herbs for Tea Grow a tea garden! Here are the 10 best herbs for tea—from mint to chamomile. Homemade herbs not only make for a more flavorful tea but also have healing benefits! See which herbs to plant and also some great recipes for herbal teas.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT The perfect companion to the Almanac The Old Farmer’s Almanac Garden Guide is a yearly collection of the best articles written by gardening experts. The guide will help you tackle the challenges that prevent a great harvest and inspire you to elevate your garden to new heights!   LEARN MORE   How to Make Vegetable Stock Out of Kitchen Scraps Why throw out some of the healthiest part of vegetables (potato peels, broccoli stems, etc.)?  Toss those vegetable scraps into a stockpot for a delicious, nutritious broth! Here are the best vegetables for a more healthy stock that will add a gourmet kick to a soup, stew, chowder,…    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   Hot Cross Buns With Icing Traditionally, Hot Cross Buns are served on Good Friday prior to Easter. We think these sweet buns makes a wonderful breakfast bread to be served year-round, not just springtime!    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