Build a chicken run, Easter bread, natural weed control

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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Tuesday, April 5, 2022 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. 77 days until summer begins Question of the Day I live in the Midwest and am interested in planting day lilies. What time of year should I plant them? – Answer Puzzle of the Day Why did the chicken cross the gymnasium floor? – Answer I watched the dawn come, Watched the spring dawn come. And the red sun shouldered his way up Through the grey, through the blue, Through the lilac mists. –Angelina Weld Grimké (1880–1958) ADVERTISEMENT How to Build a Chicken Run Having a safe place outdoors for chickens to spend their days will keep them happy and healthy. Although most predators hunt by night, there are daytime threats to a backyard flock, including dogs, foxes, hawks, and eagles. Building a chicken run is a good way to keep your chickens secure and…    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Choosing The Right Vine For The Right Space Choosing the correct location by understanding how vines attach to their support is critical for your vine to grow healthy and produce beautiful flowers. Jung Seed’s Garden Blog helps you figure out what vine might be right for you.   LEARN MORE   Italian Easter Bread With Dyed Eggs This is an Easter bread worth baking! With its pretty dyed eggs tucked inside,  Italian Easter Bread is not only delicious but also makes a beautiful edible centerpiece!      READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT The Almanac SPRING YARD CLEANUP Checklist! It’s cleanup season now! Tackle a little lawn & garden work this week to get ready for the growth spurt to come. From 1. Pruning dead branches to 2. Trimming shrubs, see what’s included in our spring yard cleanup checklist …   LEARN MORE   12 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Garden Weeds By getting rid of weeds (unwanted plants) springing up in your garden in their first few weeks of life, you will stop weeds from removing vital nutrients from the soil. Here are 12 natural techniques that not only get rid of weeds but also save you lots of time over the season!    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Slim & Healthy After 60: All It Takes is 1 Small Change Former Idol star was suffering from digestive discomfort, fatigue, and more serious health issues. That has all changed…He lost weight, feels great, and it was all without some crazy diet or strenuous exercise program. Watch how he did it here >>   LEARN MORE   Growing Daylilies and Daylily Propagation The daylily really is the perfect perennial—easy to grow, virtually disease- and pest-free, and able to survive drought, shade, and poor soil. Learn more about growing daylilies as well as how to easily propagate them for more plants!    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Art or Spoon? You decide. Can a spoon be as decorative as it is practical? We think so if you’re using the Marrakesh Notched Spoon. It features bright bands of color that outline the wood grain, sure to add a pop of color to your kitchen.   LEARN MORE   Growing Lettuce and Salad Greens in Containers Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to grow salad greens in containers for fresh, young leaves in a matter of weeks. Lettuce is a great crop in shady corners in summer and all the way through fall—plus, container gardening works anywhere! See our article with three simple…    WATCH VIDEO    ADVERTISEMENT If you enjoy the Daily Almanac... Share with a Friend THE OLD FARMER SELECTED THESE PRODUCTS FOR YOU View More Product from The Old Farmer's Store Did a friend forward you this briefing? You can sign up here. If you enjoy this newsletter, consider picking up a copy of The Old Farmer's Almanac. Your support makes this all possible! Are you on social? Enjoy more Almanac wit & wisdom!  Visit Almanac.com Shop Our Store You received this email because you signed for updates from The Old Farmer's Almanac. If you do not wish to receive our regular e-mail newsletter in the future, please click here to manage preferences. *Please do not reply to this e-mail* © Yankee Publishing Inc. An Employee-Owned Company 1121 Main Street | P.O. Box 520 | Dublin, NH 03444 Contact Us View web version

Hostas, auroras, dwarf veggies, best fishing days

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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Monday, April 4, 2022 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. 78 days until summer begins Question of the Day I often hear the expression “brinksmanship.” Does this mean diplomacy to the brink of war or sanctions? – Answer Puzzle of the Day How much is a skunk worth? – Answer A blue-bell springs upon the ledge, A lark sits singing in the hedge; Sweet perfumes scent the balmy air, And life is brimming everywhere. What lark and breeze and bluebird sing, Is Spring, Spring, Spring! –Paul Laurence Dunbar (1872–1906) ADVERTISEMENT Hostas Hostas are hardy perennials that require almost no special attention and are perfect for a garden that doesn’t get too much sun. Reliable and easy to grow, hostas are long-lived—and may even outlive the gardener! Learn more about growing and caring for hostas.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT WE HATE TRADITIONAL FERTILIZER SPIKES TOO! Are you tired of struggling with old, dusty, crumbly fertilizer spikes? The Old Farmer’s Almanac Tree & Shrub Fertilizer Spikes deliver essential nutrients directly to the roots so trees and shrubs can grow and thrive. Just hammer them in. There’s no cap required; and they won’t crush, break or smash. Available at local Walmarts and at Walmart.com.   LEARN MORE   What Are the Northern Lights? Spring is aurora season! Commonly called the “northern lights,” auroras appear as green shimmering curtains of light dancing across the night sky. Learn more about nature’s light show—and why auroras appear near the equinoxes!    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Earth Day Essentials Giveaway The Old Farmer’s Almanac has teamed up with If You Care to give one lucky winner a basket full of products ranging from baking sheets to pie pans and everything in between. Enter to win!   LEARN MORE   Dwarf and Mini Vegetables and Fruit for Containers Join the move towards minimalism! Mini- and dwarf vegetables and fruit provide hefty harvests from small pots and small plots or patios! Try these petite plants with oversize appeal—and yield!     READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT How To: Get Rid Of Deep Fat From Your Belly Millions of Americans suffer from deep fat. Researchers have now found out the reason why. It turns out there is a master switch that controls when the cells turn into energy and when they turn into fat. Learn how to flip the master switch right now.   LEARN MORE   How to Make Good Herbal Tea: 10 Herbs for Tea Discover the 10 best herbs for tea and how to make a good, flavorful cup of herbal tea! Not only do herbal teas offer a wide variety of flavors—from mint to chamomile—but also some herbal teas provide health benefits, including allergy relief.     READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Grow Big or Go Home! For robust vegetables, fruit, and herbs try The Old Farmer’s Almanac Organic Tomato & Vegetable Plant Food! It’s an easy way to give your garden what it needs to thrive.   LEARN MORE   Fishing Calendar for 2022 When is the best time to go fishing? See the best fishing dates and times for 2022 from The Old Farmer’s Almanac’s fishing calendar. And enjoy some great fishing tips from Almanac anglers!    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT If you enjoy the Daily Almanac... Share with a Friend THE OLD FARMER SELECTED THESE PRODUCTS FOR YOU View More Product from The Old Farmer's Store Did a friend forward you this briefing? You can sign up here. If you enjoy this newsletter, consider picking up a copy of The Old Farmer's Almanac. Your support makes this all possible! Are you on social? Enjoy more Almanac wit & wisdom!  Visit Almanac.com Shop Our Store You received this email because you signed for updates from The Old Farmer's Almanac. If you do not wish to receive our regular e-mail newsletter in the future, please click here to manage preferences. *Please do not reply to this e-mail* © Yankee Publishing Inc. An Employee-Owned Company 1121 Main Street | P.O. Box 520 | Dublin, NH 03444 Contact Us View web version