The Old Farmer's Almanac Companion Newsletter

Spanning the winter's cold gulf with an arch,
Over it, rampant, rides in the March.

–Constance Fenimore Woolson (1840–94)

Monday, March 19, 2018
78th day of the year
Spring begins tomorrow

Connor Trinneer (actor) was born on this day in 1969.
Paul Scofield (actor) died on this day in 2008.

Question of the Day
Has anyone else seen a Moon rainbow? If so, are they common? Answer

What the heck is a Garden Hod?
It was designed to harvest and wash vegetables and fruit easily, but it has hundreds of other uses, too!

Equinox Oddities

Vernal Equinox Oddities
The vernal equinox occurs on Tuesday, March 20, but what really happens in the sky on this day? And does the date of spring change? Learn about the March equinox from Almanac astronomer Bob Berman.

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Foaming Hand Soap

These luxurious soaps contain shea butter and aloe vera for gentle cleansing and moisturizing. Choose from different scents. Each comes in a good-looking, generously-sized bottle.

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$9.97

How to Start Seeds

Starting Seeds Indoors
Starting seeds properly can make or break your entire growing season! Here are our best tips and tricks for starting seeds indoors.

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Countrified Coffee Mugs

Large, double-sided, dishwasher-safe mugs. Choose from 4 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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$11.95

Growing Snap Peas

Growing Sugar Snap Peas
Maybe I should have planted my snap peas while I still had bare ground in my garden! Now we are expecting our third nor’easter in two weeks. Fortunately, snow is good for growing snap peas.

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Oversize Wooden Matches

Each gorgeous matchbox contains approximately 50 wooden matches with color-coordinated tips. New designs and old favorites available.

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$2.99

Blueberry Coffee Cake

Blueberry Streusel Coffee Cake

This delicious Blueberry Streusel Coffee Cake recipe is packed with layers of blueberries, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Glaze is optional but we highly recommend!

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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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$24.69