The Old Farmer's Almanac Companion Newsletter

Ye noble few! who here unbending stand
Beneath life's pressure, yet bear up awhile,
And what your bounded view, which only saw
A little part, deem'd evil is no more:
The storms of Wintry time will quickly pass,
And one unbounded Spring encircle all.

–James Thomson (1700–48)

Monday, February 25, 2019
56th day of the year
Spring begins in 23 days

George Harrison (musician) was born on this day in 1943.
Bill Paxton (actor) died on this day in 2017.

Question of the Day
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Ponytail Palms

Ponytail Palms
Ponytail palms are a unique-looking, long-lived indoor plant that thrives on benign neglect. They are very easy to grow, provided you don’t overwater them! Here’s how to grow and care for a ponytail palm in your home.

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How To: Fix Cracked Feet

A new at-home breakthrough based on Nobel Prize-winning science has just been found to fix these painful skin issues and naturally help repair the damaged skin on your feet in just 5 minutes.

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Make Biodegradable Pots

How to Make Biodegradable Garden Pots
If you’re thinking about planting lots of seeds, make biodegradable seed pots. They’re easy to make and they can be transplanted right into the ground when the time comes. Plus, they’re economical! See our video on how to make the seed pots—plus, we’ve included accompanying text instructions.

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Love the flavor of heirloom tomatoes?

Try our new Purple Boy Hybrid tomato! It has all the flavor of the beloved heirloom, Cherokee Purple, in a vigorous disease resistant plant!

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Poor Man's Cake

Poor Man's Cake

An old-fashioned dessert that was especially popular in the 1930s, Poor Man’s Cake is sometimes known as Depression Cake. Try it with a cream cheese frosting.

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Best Sleeping Position

What Is the Best Sleeping Position?
What is the best sleeping position? Find out how your sleeping position affects your health and how to sleep better in a healthy sleep position.

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