Pi day, lots of pies, smokebush

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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Friday, March 14, 2025 Circles round the moon always foretell wind from the side where they break, and a remarkable brilliancy in any part of the circle denotes wind from that quarter. —Francis Bacon, English philosopher (1561–1626) Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Find our advice for today! 6 days until spring begins View our Moon Phase Calendar When is the Next Full Moon? Today is the Best Day To: Have Dental Care Pick Fruit Plan ahead! See the best days for every activity. Question of the Day I have a cereus cactus that has never bloomed. It just keeps sending out shoots, getting long and leggy. How can I make it bloom? – Answer Puzzle of the Day Why is a dog dressed more warmly in summer than he is in winter? – Answer ADVERTISEMENT Bigger Text, Same Almanac—Meet the Easy-To-Read Edition! Big News! The Old Farmer’s Almanac now comes in an Easy-To-Read edition. With larger text and whiter pages, it’s a more comfortable way to enjoy the classic. Get your 2025 edition today!   LEARN MORE   Happy Pi Day 2025, My Friends! Make a pie to celebrate Pi Day on March 14, 2025! The date 3/14 honors the never-ending number 3.14159. This is the sort of holiday only celebrated by number fanatics, like yours truly (and pie lovers). Let's have fun with numbers and a nice piece of π… .    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Small Spaces, Big Harvests! Discover container gardening essentials for homegrown beauty and freshness.   LEARN MORE   How to Grow and Care for a Smokebush: A Complete Gardener's Guide Dusky burgundy, fast-growing, and deer-resistant shrubs are hard to find. Whether you're looking for a specimen plant or an entire hedge, smokebush (also called smoke bush) can fit the bill. From plant care to pruning, here's our growing guide.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Nourish Your Skin Naturally Experience the unique touch of Loofa Soap—seaweed-infused for gentle exfoliation and a revitalizing wash you'll love.   LEARN MORE   Mercury Retrograde Dates for 2025 Mercury Retrograde will begin once again on March 14, 2025. These periods of the year are thought to significantly influence your mood and actions. Learn more and find the 2025 Mercury Retrograde dates.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Enjoy a robust harvest this year! Give your vegetable garden a boost with The Old Farmer’s Almanac Organic Tomato & Vegetable Plant Food! It provides protein-based nutrition, perfect for indoor and outdoor use.   LEARN MORE   The Best Pies for Your Zodiac Sign It's π day, and we're about the pies. Scour the choices, and you'll find everything from a tart lemon meringue pie to old-fashioned apple pies. Let's have fun and find the best pie based on your zodiac sign!    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Cut, Bake, and Create! These USA-made cookie cutters add a touch of joy to every batch of cookies.   LEARN MORE   10 Best Pie Recipes We've gathered our ten best pie recipes, including apple pie, sweet potato pie, pumpkin pie, and others! Here at the Almanac, we love to bake—and, to us, a delicious pie is still THE classic dessert for any 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