The Old Farmer's Almanac Companion Newsletter

"Handle a book as a bee does a flower,
extract its sweetness but do not damage it."

–John Muir (1838–1914)

Wednesday, February 28, 2018
59th day of the year
Spring begins in 20 days

Smarty Jones (Kentucky Derby winning horse) was born on this day in 2001.
Paul Harvey (radio broadcaster) died on this day in 2009.

Question of the Day
How many people were actually executed on suspicion of practicing witchcraft in Salem, Massachusetts? Answer

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Veggies for Dummies!

Vegetable Gardening for Beginners
Whether you’re a beginner with a single pot or an old hand planting an entire plot, our Vegetable Gardening Guide will help you to plan and grow your tastiest vegetables ever.

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What Flower Says Good Luck?

Flower Meanings: The Language of Flowers
Do you know the Language of Flowers? Many flowers, herbs, trees, and other plants traditionally symbolize feelings, moods, or ideas, and as our list below shows, each flower has its own particular meaning.

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The Old Farmer's Almanac Garden Guide, 2018 Online Edition

New from The Old Farmer’s Almanac, the 2018 digital Garden Guide to help you to grow greener, cleaner vegetables, fruit, herbs, flowers, even scent-amentals! Enjoy instant access—from your tablet or computer!

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Get Ready: Full Worm Moon

Full Moon for March 2018
When is the Full Moon for March 2018? Actually, this year, there are two! Find Moon phase dates, best days by the Moon, folklore, and more in our guide to the March Full Moons.

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When is Leap Year?

When is the Next Leap Year?
When is the next Leap Year? Find out when the next Leap Day will be and how to calculate Leap Years, then learn about the history and folklore behind Leap Years.

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Papillon Foaming Hand Soap Napkin Set

This convenient caddy holds a foaming hand soap and one package of hostess napkins, making your counters both neat and beautiful for family and guests.

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Is Gut Health Important?

What Is the Microbiome: You Are What Your Bacteria Eat!
Trillions of bacteria live inside our body. There’s an entire ecosystem—or, microbiome—that we host! It turns out that these bacteria greatly influence our health—from obesity to allergies to our autoimmune system. What can we do to change our diet and lifestyle to improve our well-being?

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