National Flower Day!, paschal full Moon, Easter recipes

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Thursday, March 21, 2024]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( For glad spring has begun, And to the ardent Sun The Earth, long time so bleak, Turns a frostbitten cheek. –Celia Thaxter (1835–94) [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [91 days until summer begins]( [Moon Phase Today]( [View the Moon Phase Calendar]( [When is the Next Full Moon?]( Today is the Best Day To Today is the best day to do nothing, rest up, take a nap, enjoy! [Plan Ahead! See the Best Days for Every Activity.]( Question of the Day What was America’s biggest pig? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day Did Jonah cry when the whale swallowed him? – [Answer]( ADVERTISEMENT [Bee Gardens: Cultivating Pollinator Paradises (title)]( [Bee Gardens: Cultivating Pollinator Paradises]( Bee gardens featuring wildflowers, herbs, and native grasses are essential for supporting bee populations and enhancing biodiversity. By creating these vibrant habitats, you’ll contribute to a healthier, sustainable home for bees and the vital ecosystems they support. Learn more! [LEARN MORE]( [National Flower Day (March 21): Three Ways to Celebrate Flowers! (image)]( [National Flower Day (March 21): Three Ways to Celebrate Flowers!]( March 21 is National Flower Day. What is spring without flowers? Pollinators, birds, and life wouldn’t exist without these beauties. See three fun ways to bring flowers into your garden—plus, our prettiest flower pics! 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