The Old Farmer's Almanac Companion Newsletter

March is a boisterous fellow,
And undeterred by fear,
With many pranks proclaims himself
The tomboy of the year!
–The 1931 Old Farmer's Almanac

Thursday, March 7, 2019
66th day of the year
Spring begins in 13 days

Wanda Sykes (comedienne & actress) was born on this day in 1964.
Debra Hill (producer) died on this day in 2005.

Question of the Day
My grandfather always spoke of a disease called "St. Vida's dance." Do you think he meant cerebral palsy? Answer

Kitchen Garden Layouts

Kitchen Garden Layouts (Potager)
Dreaming of a kitchen garden—and accessing the freshest veggies and herbs easily? Here are six kitchen garden layouts to inspire YOU to design a successful small kitchen garden!

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This is What a Single Diet Soda Drink Does

If you consume soda or know anyone who does, then this is affecting you directly. These foods may be harming you from the inside, and they could be the reason why you are not losing weight, no matter what you have tried. Watch the video to learn more about how these diet foods may be harming you or your loved ones.

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Plant Asparagus in Spring

Asparagus
Asparagus is one of the first plants that greets us in springtime. It’s a perennial, which means that once it gets established, asparagus will return year after year. Early spring is the time to plant asparagus, so what are you waiting for?

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Wine Bottle Lights

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

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$12.95

A Month Without Sunspots

How Does the Solar Cycle Affect Weather?
Here at the Almanac, we have long believed that the Sun’s weather cycles—called “solar cycles” or “sunspot cycles“—influence weather patterns here on Earth. What causes a solar cycle? What is the current solar cycle? Are we in a solar minimum or maximum? Get the update on your Sun—updated regularly!

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Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cake

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cake

What do you get when you combine the best parts of oatmeal chocolate chip cookies and cake? This quick, easy, and delicious Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cake!

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Vern Ader’s Weed Spinner

Remove weeds and their roots in one quick spin! The action is fast and the result is very satisfying! What’s more, there’s no kneeling, bending, or getting your hands dirty.

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Spicing Up Beans and Lentils

Homemade Mixtures Can Spice Up Beans and Lentils
When I hear the common statement, “When people can’t afford pork or beef, they move to chicken.” I always wonder, “But what about the folks who’ve already moved down from chicken to beans?”

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