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 wholly to be a fool while Spring is in the world my blood approves, and kisses are a better fate than wisdom lady i swear by all flowers. –E. E. Cummings (1894–1962)
| | | Question of the Day How long can an average person live without eating? – Answer | | Puzzle of the Day Find a word of six letters, something many people laugh at; subtract one letter and leave what many worship. – Answer | | How to Grow Mock Orange: The Complete Guide Mock orange shrubs—covered in white blooms in spring and early summer—are loved for their fragrant flowers that smell like orange blossoms. They grow well in nearly any soil and most climates. Learn how to plant, grow, and care for mock oranges. | | | | How to Choose Shrubs for Landscaping Fall is a good time for adding landscaping shrubs. Wondering which shrubs are best for the front of a house? Hide foundation? Thrive in shady spots? | | | | ADVERTISEMENT Try our Garden Planner for FREE! The Old Farmer’s Almanac Garden Planner is an easy-to-use online program that helps you plan your garden! Whether you want to create a backyard garden for vegetables, a kitchen garden for herbs, or a beautiful flower garden, the Garden Planner will help you create the best layout for your space—plus provide all your sowing and planting dates! | | How to Mulch Your Garden | Types of Mulch Is it time mulch? The best time to mulch is after a few frosts, once the ground has cooled down. This will prepare the plants for winter and protect them from pests as well as save time garden prepping in the spring. | | | | ADVERTISEMENT Pagan Wheel of the Year - Giclée Art Print Created by New England artist Catherine Tween. This calendar marks the eight seasonal festivals (or “sabbats”) of the solar year, which have been celebrated in some form by pagan folk since ancient times. | | How To Whistle Loudly Enough To Hail A Cab The Old Farmer’s Almanac can tell you how to do (almost) everything. For example, what other publication provides information on how to whistle loudly enough to hail a cab? | | | | Lemon Orange Pudding Cakes These single-serving pudding cakes puff up like soufflés and never fail to make a great impression—however, they are too hot to eat immediately after baking. Show them off straight out of the oven but serve them about 30 minutes later. | | | | | | | | Did a friend forward you the Almanac Daily? You can sign up here. | | | | Enjoy more Almanac wit & wisdom! | | | | | 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 email. Contact Us © 2025 Yankee Publishing Inc. An Employee-Owned Company 1121 Main Street | P.O. Box 520 | Dublin, NH 03444 View web version | | | | |