Wednesday

Growing cherries, dahlia tubers, maple syrup cake

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Question of the Day
Before gravity was understood, what did the ancients think caused tides?
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Puzzle of the Day
A word of one syllable, easy and short, read backward and forward the same, expresses the sentiments warm from the heart, and to beauty lays principal claim.
– Answer

bee-apple-blossom
For these little voices: the bee, the fly,
The leaf that taps, the pod that breaks,
The breeze on the grass-tops bending by,
The shrill quick sound that the insect makes.

–Katherine Mansfield (1888–1923)

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Cherries
Cherry trees are a sight to behold in the spring, when they’re covered in white or pink blossoms. After that, they produce the delicious cherries that most people know and love. Here’s how to grow cherry trees in your own garden!
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A Simple Solution for a Lush Lawn

Plant-based and with no manure or offensive smells, The Old Farmer’s Almanac Lawn Food promotes a lush, green lawn. This 10-0-2 formula is made in the USA and just one 20 lb. bag covers 5,000 square feet! Available at Walmart.

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Unpacking and Dividing Stored Dahlia Tubers
If you saved dahlia tubers from last year, early spring is the time to see how your stored dahlias are coping and to throw away any tubers that show signs of rotting. When you’re ready to unpack and replant your tubers, here’s a refresher on how to do it!
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4 Breakfast Mistakes Linked To Weight Gain (#2 Will Surprise You)

The common belief is the timing of when you eat in the morning is everything when it comes to maintaining a healthy weight, however, this is simply not true. It’s important to understand that the type of food you eat in the morning is what allows you to have more energy, sharper focus, healthier weight, smoother skin, and better digestion. What’s really shocking is that Americans are learning what they thought was a “healthy breakfast”, is actually leading to their poor digestion and weight gain. Watch The Video.

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Maple-Walnut Layer Cake With Easy Maple Frosting
Our Maple-Walnut Layer Cake With Maple Frosting is phenomenal—SO moist and light! Sour cream and toasted walnuts give it a rich, nutty flavor; the maple syrup gives it a warm, sweet finish. Use real maple syrup and real walnuts!
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The Perfect Companion for Every Vegetable Gardener

Created for new gardeners, green thumbs, and old hands alike, The Old Farmer’s Almanac Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook is loaded with advice and inspiration to help plants—and growers—thrive. 

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Do You Sit Too Much? Get Up and Move!
Do you sit for long stretches of the day for work, crafting, entertainment, or online socializing? If so, you may be jeopardizing your health. Experts recommend “microbreaks” to get up and move about! It’s not that hard but it makes a real difference—and will make you feel better. Learn…
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2022 Gardening Club

Calling all gardeners! The Old Farmer’s Almanac Gardening Club is tailored for gardening enthusiasts and delivers the latest Almanac products every year! Club members receive a gift box with the Classic Paperback Edition of the Almanac, gardening calendar, and much more. You’ll also get exclusive access to the Garden Guide Online Library and a digital subscription to EXTRA! Magazine. Sign up today!

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5 Best Vegetables and Fruit for Containers
So what are the best vegetables (and fruit) to grow in containers? Some crops are more suited than others to grow in small spaces. We’ll reveal our top crops, focusing on five delicious, easy-to-grow edibles that will give you plenty to pick!
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Tuesday

When to plant flowers, attracting butterflies, hypnotizing chickens

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84 days until summer begins

Question of the Day
Can I plant jicama in Michigan?
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Puzzle of the Day
I am a word of four letters; in me may be found a verb, an animal, a viscid liquid, a science, a conjunction, and a preposition.
– Answer

flowering-tree
Look all around thee! How the Spring advances!
New life is playing through the gay, green trees
See how in yonder bower the light leaf dances
To the birds tread and the quivering breeze.

–Ludwig Tieck (1773–1853)

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When to Plant Flowers
When do you plant flowers in the garden? It depends! Is it a perennial flower, annual flower, or bulb? Is it frost-sensitive or not? As with vegetables, there’s a right and a wrong time to plant your favorite flowers. See our When to Plant…
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Top Doctor: 3 Superfoods For Wrinkles

“Ditch the Wrinkle Cream” Do this instead, doctor says looking younger after 40 comes from one thing.

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Plants that Attract Butterflies
Butterflies and flowers were made for each other, and there are certain flowers that butterflies absolutely love to be around. As a French poet once pointed out, “Butterflies are flying flowers, and flowers are tethered butterflies.” Here are some of the best plants that attract…
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Calling all gardeners! The Old Farmer’s Almanac Gardening Club is tailored for gardening enthusiasts and delivers the latest Almanac products every year! Club members receive a gift box with the Classic Paperback Edition of the Almanac, gardening calendar, and much more. You’ll also get exclusive access to the Garden Guide Online Library and a digital subscription to EXTRA! Magazine. Sign up today!

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Peas and Egg Fried Rice
This quick and easy stir-fried rice comes together in no time. You can substitute any protein for the shrimp, or use brown rice instead of basmati rice. Any way you make it, Peas and Egg Fried Rice is a winner—just ask Jessica Gerschitz.
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Your Guide to a Flowering Future!

We love to share our passion for plants and gardening at The Old Farmer’s Almanac, so we created the Flower Gardener’s Handbook. The book contains in-depth profiles of 32 popular flowers, solutions for preparing pots and plots, plant maintenance, and so much more. 

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How to Hypnotize a Chicken: Two Easy Ways to Calm Birds
Wondering how to hypnotize a chicken? Learn to calm a high-strung bird with the oscillating finger method or sternum stroke method.
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Become a better gardener!

Discover our new Almanac Garden Planner features for 2022. It’s easy, fun, and free to try!

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10-Minute Workouts That Deliver Health Benefits!
Take a break and try one of these 10-minute workouts at home. A growing body of research suggests that sneaking in one or several 10-minute bouts of exercise can deliver impressive health and fitness benefits.
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