First day of spring, early wildflowers, brunch recipes

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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Thursday, March 20, 2025 Shout and sing for the Spring is here!  Laugh and dance, for Winter's away!  –Agnes Mary Frances Robinson (1857–1944) Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Find our advice for today! 92 days until summer begins View our Moon Phase Calendar When is the Next Full Moon? Today is the Best Day To: Begin a Diet to Lose Weight Dry Fruit, Vegetables, or Meat Go Camping Prune to Discourage Growth Quit Smoking Straighten Hair Wean Animals or Children Plan ahead! See the best days for every activity. Question of the Day Where did the expression “behind the eight ball” come from? – Answer Puzzle of the Day What is that which everyone likes to have but wants to get rid of as soon as possible after he gets it? – Answer ADVERTISEMENT Get ready for the farmer's market! If you venture out to the market, make sure you’re ready with plenty of totes to carry fresh produce and goods back to the kitchen. Shop our selection of reusable totes!   LEARN MORE   First Day of Spring 2025: The Spring Equinox We are already thinking spring! In 2025, the first day of spring is TODAY, March 20. Does this date seem early to you? Learn why—and let's celebrate the start of this most glorious season!    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   Your 2025 Spring Garden: Too Early to Start Planting? Ready to spring into planting? Hold your hoes! One question looms: How early can you start your garden and plant seeds outside in the ground?    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Journey Through Enchantment Explore our whimsical tarot decks and let folklore spark your imagination. Adventure and surprises await in the cards!   LEARN MORE   10 Spring Ephemerals: The First Wildflowers Go for a walk in the woods to see the first wildflowers! Called “spring ephemerals,” these tiny flowers emerge in early spring and disappear when the tree canopies fill out. They have descriptive names: trillium, bloodroot, Dutchman’s breeches, and Virginia bluebells, to name a few.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Lunar-inspired treasures await! Explore our moonlit treasures, and bring the wonder of the cosmos into your world.   LEARN MORE   6 Ancient Sites Aligned With the Solstice and the Equinox Over time, people have marked the changing of seasons—sometimes in dramatic ways! In honor of the winter spring equinox, let's look at six amazing and ancient sites aligned with the solstices and equinoxes.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Start your day with coastal designs! We added a wide selection of coffee mugs that feature coastal designs and even a curious moose. These make great additions to your morning routine!   LEARN MORE   15 Brunch Recipes to Celebrate Spring! Here at the Almanac, we love a good brunch. Lemon pancakes, frittata, berry crepes: there’s something here for everyone. Treat your mother or special guests to a scrumptious brunch on Easter, Mother’s Day, or any other time!     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