| April is here!
Blithest season of all the year,
The little brook laughs as it leaps away;
The lambs are out on the hills at play.
–Eben E. Rexford (1848–1916) |
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Is Asparagus Good For You?
Asparagus: Health Benefits
Yep, asparagus is good for you, so even if you don’t grow it yourself, grab a big bunch from a nearby farmers’ market when it’s in season locally. Here’s how asparagus benefits you—and the answer to our most common question about asparagus’s smell! |
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The Old Farmer’s Almanac 2018 Gardener’s Special
The Special Way to a Great Garden! SAVE 20% over buying separately (over $6 off!). Also, get a FREE Gardening Calendar if you order today ($9.99 value). NEW Garden Guide NEW The Gift of Gardening Gardening Notebook |
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Best-Ever Carrot Cake
The Best-Ever Carrot Cake
The Best-Ever Carrot Cake is moist, rich, and topped with a tasty cream-cheese frosting. We’ve tested this reader recipe, and trust us—it’s aptly named! |
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Colorful Umbrellas
These full-size quality umbrellas come in 5 stunning designs that include butterflies, flowers, sea life, and songbird eggs! |
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Planet Party
The Moon, Saturn, and Mars Meet on April 6–7
Are you an insomniac? A rock musician? Cat burglar? Are you up between 3 AM and 6 AM? Or maybe you’re just a super-early riser? Answer “yes” to any of these questions, and you’re in business in the early morning hours of April 7, when the Moon, Saturn, and Mars meet. |
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Extra-Handy Lazy Susan
Top seller! Spins effortlessly, won’t tip, and holds a lot! Handcrafted in America by a 150-year-old basket company. Constructed with tough Appalachian white ash and brass nails. |
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Planting Peonies
Peonies
The peony is outrageously beautiful in bloom in springtime—with lush foliage all summer long. Here’s how to grow peonies and get the best peony flowers in your garden. |
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Red Mercury Lantern
NEW! Features 10 lights and a 6-hour timer and runs on 2 AA batteries. Buy 2 or more and get $2 off per lantern. |
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Birth Flower for April
April Birth Flowers
By April, spring’s in full swing, and these birth month flowers are ready to express its happy plans and intrigues. |
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Farm Life Coffee Mugs
Large, double-sided, dishwasher-safe mugs. Choose from different fun designs! Handles work equally well for both left- and right-handed people. Each mug includes a generously-sized hole that allows coffee to pour out when the mug is tilted. |
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