The Old Farmer's Almanac Companion Newsletter

Oh, how fresh the wind is blowing!
See! The sky is bright an clear,
Oh, how green the grass is growing!
April! April! Are you here?
–Dora R. Goodale (1866–1953)

Tuesday, April 3, 2018
93rd day of the year
Summer begins in 79 days

Amanda Bynes (actress) was born on this day in 1986.
Graham Greene (writer) died on this day in 1991.

Question of the Day
How fast does rain fall? 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!

Tips for the Modern Gardener

The 2018 Garden Guide Is Here | Look Inside!
As the weather warms, gardeners are preparing for the bountiful and beautiful season ahead. This means selecting seeds, preparing the soil, and gathering their tools—including the newest edition of the Almanac Garden Guide—now available!

READ MORE

Wine Bottle Lights

Create a little warm ambient lighting from an empty wine bottle! Choose a bottle from a special celebration or your favorite winery or because of its interesting shape and color.

LEARN MORE

$12.95

Plants for Hummingbirds

Plants that Attract Hummingbirds
Do you love to watch hummingbirds fly around your garden? Learn which types of plants attract hummingbirds and how to create a hummingbird-friendly environment in your garden!

READ MORE

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.

LEARN MORE

$11.95

Birthstone for April

April Birthstone: Color and Meaning
The April birthstone, the diamond, in addition to being a symbol of everlasting love, was once thought to bring courage.

READ MORE

The Gift of Gardening

Makes a great Mother’s Day gift! The Gift of Gardening is a lovely illustrated book filled with inspirational quotes and interesting facts harvested from The Old Farmer‘s Almanac. It is perfect for the garden enthusiast.

LEARN MORE

$10.95

Dream Cake Squares

Dream Cake Squares

These Dream Cake Squares are quick, easy, and practically foolproof. Both crunchy and chewy, they taste like a dream indeed!

READ MORE

Cleaning the Henhouse

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.

READ MORE