Growing basil, herb companions, Easter desserts

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Friday, March 22, 2024]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( The storms of Wintry time will quickly pass, And one unbounded Spring encircle all. –James Thomson (1700–1748) [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [90 days until summer begins]( [Moon Phase Today]( [View the Moon Phase Calendar]( [When is the Next Full Moon?]( Today is the Best Day To harvest aboveground crops have dental care pick fruit [Plan Ahead! See the Best Days for Every Activity.]( Question of the Day In late winter/early spring, I am going to prune a large burning bush. I want to prune it to about half its size. Is that too much? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day Why does a man paving the streets correct the public morals? – [Answer]( ADVERTISEMENT [Order your 2024 Garden Guide today! (title)]( [Order your 2024 Garden Guide today!]( 128 inspiring pages on vegetables, flowers, herbs, houseplants; also recipes, DIY projects, and more! [LEARN MORE]( [How to Grow Basil Plants: The Complete Guide (image)]( [How to Grow Basil Plants: The Complete Guide]( Basil is a wonderful herb with aromatic leaves. This compact plant is incredibly versatile, growing outside in the ground, in containers, or on a bright kitchen windowsill. You may start seeds indoors or grow from small pots. Learn the secrets to planting, growing, and harvesting basil. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Brand New! Container Gardener s Handbook (title)]( [Brand New! Container Gardener's Handbook]( Perfect for brand-new and experienced gardeners alike, The Old Farmer’s Almanac Container Gardener’s Handbook promises bountiful harvests and captivatingly colorful arrangements in pots—the ultimate small-space gardens. 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