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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Friday, April 1, 2022 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. 81 days until summer begins Question of the Day Is there a “green flash” in the Caribbean at sunset? I have heard of it but never seen it. – Answer Puzzle of the Day How much dirt is there in a hole five feet deep, six feet long, and three feet wide? – Answer If it thunders on All Fools' Day, it brings good crops of corn and hay. –Proverb April 1: April Fools' Day ADVERTISEMENT The Month of April 2022: Holidays, Fun Facts, Folklore By April, spring has finally sprung, and if we’re lucky, the weather will reflect that! We hope that your sky is bright and clear and your grass is growing green. In celebration, check out the month’s holidays, recipes, gardening tips, and folklore!    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Get a tree with a pedigree Grow a piece of American history in your own backyard with the Johnny Appleseed Authentic™ Algeo apple tree! Each tree is genetically identical to the last surviving tree planted by the real Johnny Appleseed!   LEARN MORE   Grow Easter Eggs! Yes, Chocolate Eggs! Grow Easter eggs! Are you up for a gardening challenge? Few people realize that you can grow this chocolate treat with rare heirloom seeds. Ben’s (ADORABLE) daughter helps Ben out … and, well, Ben’s really gone all out, too!    WATCH VIDEO    ADVERTISEMENT Top Plastic Surgeon: How To Improve Your Neck’s Appearance Do you know what part of your face INSTANTLY gives away your age to a stranger? Believe it or not, it’s your neck! You Can dramatically tighten the appearance of aging neck skin. Watch The Video.   LEARN MORE   Soil Preparation: How Do You Prepare Garden Soil for Planting? Vegetables need good soil for healthy growth and harvests. Well-prepared soil is the foundation of your entire garden—and gives you a jump-start on the season! In our guide to soil preparation, we’ll help you get to know your soil type, teach you how to improve your garden soil quality, and…    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT “Guess the Flower” Contest Win a copy of our new flower book! Take our fun flower IQ quiz to enter!   LEARN MORE   April Birth Flowers By April, spring is officially here and gardens are (or soon will be) bursting with color from the earliest blooming flowers. For those born in April, daisies and sweet peas have special meaning, as the two have long been recognized as the April birth flowers. Whether they’re your “birth” flower or…    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Kids love it! Adults can’t put it down! All of the activities and topics in this award-winning series are specially selected and developed for kids—and people who are kids at heart!   LEARN MORE   April Birthstone: The Diamond The April birthstone, diamond, is the hardest natural material on Earth—58 times harder than anything else naturally occurring. It has long been a symbol of eternal love, given as an engagement or wedding ring or as an anniversary present. For centuries, the diamond was thought to possess healing…    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