Blanket Flowers (Gaillardia), prepare the soil for spring, corned beef hash

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ADVERTISEMENT View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Wednesday, March 19, 2025 And time remembered is grief forgotten,  And frosts are slain and flowers begotten,  And in green underwood and cover  Blossom by blossom the spring begins.  —Algernon Charles Swinburne, British poet (1837 - 1909) Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Find our advice for today! 1 day until spring begins View our Moon Phase Calendar When is the Next Full Moon? Today is the Best Day To: Breed Animals Brew Beer or Cider Can or Pickle Vegetables and Fruit Make Sauerkraut Plant Belowground Crops Slaughter Livestock Plan ahead! See the best days for every activity. Question of the Day How many cows make a herd? How many geese make a gaggle? How many lions make a pride? – Answer Puzzle of the Day Why is a star like an old barn? – Answer ADVERTISEMENT Bestseller: The Handy Hoe The Handy Hoe features a wooden handle, and angled blade to make digging, weeding, and uprooting easy!   LEARN MORE   The Reason for the Seasons Many folks assume the four seasons happen because the Earth is closer to the Sun in the summer (so it’s hotter) and then farther from the Sun in the winter (so it’s colder). This is incorrect. Learn what causes the seasons.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Nature-Inspired Jewelry Embrace the beauty of botanicals and add a touch of nature to your look.   LEARN MORE   Dig in the Dirt! Soil Preparation: How Do You Prepare Garden Soil for Planting? If your plants don’t thrive, the answer is often in the soil. Healthy garden soil makes healthy plants that are less vulnerable to pests.     READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT The perfect book for budding minds! The Old Farmer’s Almanac for Kids, Vol. 10 is filled with amazing animals, puzzles to ponder, cool comics, grand adventures, and awesome activities. Order today!   LEARN MORE   Vernal Equinox Oddities: Lots to Learn About the First Day of Spring On this March equinox, does the Sun rise due east and set due west? Are day and night of equal duration? Some of these answers are quite contrary to common wisdom. Bob Berman brings the fun facts to celebrate the first day of spring!    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT THE ALMANAC GARDEN PLANNER - USE IT FREE FOR 7 DAYS! Plan your 2025 garden with our award-winning Garden Planner.    LEARN MORE   How to Grow Blanket Flowers (Gaillardia) Native blanket flowers (Gaillardia) bloom heavily, blanketing the ground with brightly patterned sunset colors. Heat- and drought-tolerant, they aren’t picky about soil conditions. Plus, blanket flowers are beloved by butterflies, bees, and other pollinators.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT The only planner you'll need to stay on track! The Old Farmer’s Almanac Planner will keep you on track! Each week gets a two-page spread with plenty of space for detailing daily appointments, events, thoughts, observations, birthdays, anniversaries, weekly reminders, and inspirations.    LEARN MORE   Corned Beef Hash and Eggs Recipe Corned beef hash with eggs is a country breakfast favorite but also hearty enough for a dinner meal. Also, if you had corned beef for St. Patrick's Day, here's the perfect leftover meal!    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