The Old Farmer's Almanac Companion Newsletter

Earth endures;

Stars abide—

Shine down in the old sea.

–Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803–1882)

Thursday, April 19, 2018
109th day of the year
Summer begins in 63 days

Hayden Christensen (actor) was born on this day in 1981.
Norris McWhirter (co-founder of the Guinness Book of Records, final arbiter on everything from the fastest climb of Mount Everest to the world's longest hot dog) died on this day in 2004.

Question of the Day
What's the best soap to use for cleaning aluminum siding? Answer

Sunday is Earth Day!

Earth Day 2018
On Earth Day, enjoy the tonic of fresh air, contact with the soil, and companionship with nature! Walk through the woods in search of emerging wildflowers and green moss. Go outside, no matter the weather!

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Spring is the time for planting and enjoying your backyard. Even after a thoughtful cleanup in the fall there are still leaves and trimmings which need attention. Echo trimmers and blowers are here to make that last activity easier so you can focus on planting those flowers.

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Tips for Growing Carrots

How to Grow Carrots in the Garden
See how to grow crunchy, sweet carrots! Getting carrots just right can be challenging, but when you know how, it’s easy!

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Which Bushes Attract Birds?

Shrubs and Trees for Birds
To attract birds to your garden or backyard, you need shrubs and plants that provide food and shelter.

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Tree of Life Indoor/Outdoor Reflective Wall Decoration

Features intricately detailed roots, leaves, branches, and flowers over a backdrop of swirling wind. The finish is very deep, radiant, and three-dimensional.

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Growing Wildflowers

Growing Wildflowers: List of Native Plants
Native wildflowers make themselves at home when they’re happily married to the soil and climatic conditions in which they’ve evolved . When there is a suitable match of plant and growing conditions, it’s easy.

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Kaleidoscope Wind Spinner

Highly reflective and colorful, this American-made dragonfly will pulse and shimmer with each turn and the Sun’s help.

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Spinach-Strawberry Salad

Spinach-Strawberry Salad

Not your usual spinach salad, but a winning combination of strawberries and spinach tossed with a crunchy sweet-sour poppy-seed dressing.

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Color-Infused Metal Garden Stake

A brilliant seven-step color infusion process produces a gorgeous interplay of greens, yellows, and blues on a reflective metallic finish.

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