The Old Farmer's Almanac Companion Newsletter

Again rejoicing Nature sees
Her robe assume its vernal hues,
Her leafy locks wave in the breeze,
All freshly steep'd in morning dews.
–Robert Burns (1759–96)

Monday, March 25, 2019
84th day of the year
Summer begins in 88 days

Sarah Jessica Parker (actress) was born on this day in 1965.
Herb Peterson (invented McDonald's Egg McMuffin) died on this day in 2008.

Question of the Day
Why aren't there exactly 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of darkness on the spring and fall equinoxes? Answer

Planting Lettuce

Lettuce
Home-grown lettuce is far superior—in both taste and vitamin A content—to the store-bought alternative! Here’s how to plant, grow, and harvest lettuce in your garden.

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Moons and Moods

Can a Full Moon Affect Your Mood?
Can the Moon affect your mood? Does it make people crazy? Science doesn’t have proof, but could centuries of folklore be wrong? Unless you plan to ask a werewolf (which we don’t recommend), it might be time to explore the myths and reality.

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Chala Cell Phone Cross Body Purses

Fun and functional! Choose from different characters including a bee, butterfly, owl, songbird, rooster, cardinal and dragonfly. Perfect size for carrying most cell phones, cash, ID, and a few credit cards. Very nicely made and features adjustable straps.

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Eating Young Dandelions

Dandelion Health Benefits
Gardeners curse the ubiquitous dandelion and its pervasive nature. They pop up everywhere in spring and are so hard to get rid of; that darn tap-root goes to China!

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The Jeffersonian Rain Gauge

Inspired by Thomas Jefferson’s affinity for invention, this unique device uses a float and lever design to measure up to 5 inches of rain or sprinkler water.

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$139.95

Mercury Retrograde & Zodiac Signs

Mercury Retrograde and Zodiac Signs
When Mercury is in retrograde, its influence depends on which of the 12 zodiac signs the planet is in when it goes retrograde. Below is a brief look at what you can expect for each astrological sign.

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Grande View Bird Feeder Thermometer

Combines an 18-inch-tall tube-style feeder with a large thermometer that is easy to read from a distance. Features 4 perches, a satin nickel finish, and capacity for more than a pound of seeds.

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$49.99

Cleaning the Chicken Coop

Spring-Cleaning the (Hen)House
April is the beginning of the busy season for me. The snow is gone and the garden beckons, but the first thing that I do in the spring is clean out the henhouse.

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