The Old Farmer's Almanac Companion Newsletter

April the Beautiful, with streaming eyes,
Weeps o'er the havoc that rude March has made.
The dales are musical with her sweet sighs,
Tears mark her footsteps o'er the moistened glade.
–John Askham (1825–94)

Friday, April 6, 2018
96th day of the year
Summer begins in 76 days

Twin mongoose lemurs (born at Busch Gardens, Tampa, Florida) was born on this day in 2012.
James Best (actor; best known as Rosco P. Coltrane on The Dukes of Hazzard) died on this day in 2015.

Question of the Day
Do British scones always contain raisins? Where can I find a "genuine" recipe? Those I've tried don't do justice to "real" scones. 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!

Baking Soda is Amazing!

The Best Uses for Baking Soda
Baking soda is amazing! This versatile substance can be used to remove stains, keep your sneakers smelling fresh, and even get rid of your sweet tooth. Here are some of the best uses for baking soda.

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Spring Allergies Yet?

Spring Allergies and Sufferin' Sinuses
In most regions of the nation, spring brings on a pollen assault. For days, sometimes weeks, pollen fills the air. It dusts the car and buildings, the surrounding landscape. Many of us don’t have to see it to know that pollens have blown in: Our stuffed-up sinuses deliver the message.

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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.

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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.

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Planting Sunflower Seeds

Sunflowers
Sunflowers say “summer” like no other plant. American natives, sunflowers are grown for beauty and harvested for seed.

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Asparagus With Prosciutto

Roasted Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus

This is essentially a two-ingredient dish, and it is always a hit. If you do have any left over, serve it chilled in a salad.

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