The Old Farmer's Almanac Companion Newsletter

Again rejoicing Nature sees
Her robe assume its vernal hues,
Her leafy locks wave in the breeze,
All freshly steep'd in morning dews.

–Robert Burns (1759–96)

Tuesday, March 20, 2018
79th day of the year
Spring begins today

Christy Carlson Romano (actress) was born on this day in 1984.
Sir Isaac Newton (physicist) died on this day in 1727.

Question of the Day
How can I keep ants from coming into my house this summer? 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!

Welcome Spring!

Spring Equinox 2018: The First Day of Spring
The spring equinox (also called the March equinox or vernal equinox) falls on Tuesday, March 20, 2018, at 12:15 P.M. EDT. This event marks the astronomical first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. Enjoy our spring equinox facts, folklore, photos, and more!

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Caring for Your Daffodils

Daffodils
The bright yellow blooms of daffodils are a wonderful sign that spring has arrived. Here’s how to plant daffodil bulbs and grow daffodil flowers in your garden!

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Cook Seasonally!

Spring Recipes: Make the Most of Food in Season!
Delight in the taste of spring! Here are seasonal recipes using asparagus, rhubarb, fresh peas, strawberries, scallions, spinach, fiddleheads, and more!

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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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Listen to a Robin's Song

Bird Sounds: American Robin
Here you can identify the sounds and bird song of the American Robin. Compliments of The Macaulay Library at The Cornell Lab of Ornithology.

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Large Matchboxes

Matchboxes in 10 dazzling designs. Each box contains approximately 50 large wooden matches with color-coordinated tips. Matchboxes measure a generous 4.4 inches by 2.5 inches.

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