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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Monday, February 24, 2025 Beautiful Soup,  so rich and green,  Waiting in a hot tureen!  —Lewis Carroll, English writer (1832-98) Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Find our advice for today! 23 days until spring begins View our Moon Phase Calendar When is the Next Full Moon? Today is the Best Day To: Begin Logging Set Posts or Pour Concrete Plan ahead! See the best days for every activity. Question of the Day We see so many sights in the night sky. Are there any sounds? – Answer Puzzle of the Day What vegetables may be reduced to ashes merely by removing a part of them? – Answer ADVERTISEMENT Mushroom Foraging Calendar - Giclée Art Print Created by New England artist Catherine Tween. This painting is an illustrated guide to edible and medicinal fungi of North America, showing which wild mushrooms to hunt for and when. It includes 28 of the most common and/or noteworthy mushrooms!   LEARN MORE   How Long Do Seeds Last? How long do garden seeds last? How do you tell if your old seeds are still good? Let’s find out!    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT From Seeds to Blossoms The Flower Gardener’s Handbook profiles 32 varieties of flowering plants. Each profile covers planting, care, harvest, and recommended varieties. It’s the perfect companion for a gardener of any skill level!   LEARN MORE   Feeling Sleepy? Take a Nap! Napping gets a bad rap, but it’s not a mark of the lazy! According to science, napping is good for you (to a point). So grab a blanket and a hot cup of tea and get comfortable!    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Bee-autiful Skin, Naturally Experience the power of natural honey! Beeline Skin Care offers soothing, hydrating products made with honey and beeswax to refresh, nourish, and protect your skin. Pure, natural, and luxurious.   LEARN MORE   A Stainless-Steel Stockpot: 9 Reasons You Need One The stainless steel stockpot has become one of my most used and useful household tools. I think everyone should own one. (I now own two.) Buy the largest, heaviest one you can afford. Here’s why:    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Our readers love this calendar! Our Gardening Calendar has always been a reader favorite. Here’s what one reader had to say: “I just love this calendar! I’ve been getting it for at least 10 years if not more and buying ones for all my gardening friends for a Christmas gift…” - Michele   LEARN MORE   How to Grow Parsley Plants: The Complete Guide to Parsley Parsley is a biennial plant with bright green, feather-like leaves. It’s in the same family as dill and carrots and is most commonly used as a garnish. Here’s how to grow parsley in your own garden.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Weeding CAN be fun! Putting care into your lawn or garden means pulling weeds. It takes time and effort to get down into the beds and dig out each one. The Weed Spinner eliminates the need to kneel and makes weeding fun!   LEARN MORE   Souped-Up: Give Your Soups an Herbal Health Boost! Herbs are a natural health booster! Tucking herbs into soup is a simple and flavorful way to protect yourself from illness. Here are the best herbs for soup—and 10 delicious soups using healthy herbs.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Share Your Thoughts & Help Shape the Almanac! ☞ If you enjoy the Daily Almanac, share with a friend ☜ Shop The Old Farmer's Store Did a friend forward you the Almanac Daily? You can sign up here. Enjoy more Almanac wit & wisdom! Receiving too much email? Switch to weekly! You received this email because you signed up for updates from The Old Farmer's Almanac. If you do not wish to receive our regular email newsletter in the future, please manage your preferences. Please do not reply to this e-mail. Contact Us © 2025 Yankee Publishing Inc. An Employee-Owned Company 1121 Main Street | P.O. Box 520 | Dublin, NH 03444 View web version