The Old Farmer's Almanac Companion Newsletter

Plant your 'taters when you will,
They won't come up before April.

Thursday, April 5, 2018
95th day of the year
Summer begins in 77 days

Krista Allen (actress) was born on this day in 1972.
Charlton Heston (actor) died on this day in 2008.

Question of the Day
Where have tornadoes caused a great deal of damage? 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!

Potato Planting Tips

4 Techniques to Grow Potatoes for a Better Harvest
Here are four different techniques for growing potatoes for a better harvest! You can plant in trenches the traditional way or save time and effort with no-dig gardening. And by tweaking your growing regime, you can even enjoy some out-of-season spuds. We’ll show you how to grow your own delicious potatoes to enjoy from early summer right through to winter.

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Growing Salad Greens

How to Grow Your Own Salad Greens
Growing your own salad greens will put a world of fresh ingredients at your fingertips. Whether you are a gourmet salad lover who likes to experiment with interesting greens or just want some homegrown lettuce, your choices are only limited by the seeds you can find and the space you have.

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10 Flavorful Chicken Recipes

10 Fun and Flavorful Chicken Recipes
Chicken dishes are popular and budget-friendly—but chicken can get boring. If you are tired of making the same chicken recipes over and over, try one or all ten of these delicious options!

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Extra-Handy Lazy Susan

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PB&J Bars

Peanut Butter and Jelly Squares

A classic combination kids love, these Peanut Butter and Jelly Squares are good for after-school snacks or a sweet treat to pack in their lunchbox.

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Sitting Too Much? Great Tips.

Do You Sit Too Much? Get Up and Move!
Do you sit for long stretches of the day and/or evening for work, crafting, entertainment, or online socializing? If so, you may be jeopardizing your health.

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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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