Eclipse countdown: superstitions, growing sunflowers, bumblebee facts

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Saturday, April 6, 2024]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( Once I filled my hand with mist. When I opened it and lo, the mist was a worm. And I closed and opened my hand again, and behold there was a bird. –Kahlil Gibran (1883–1931) [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [75 days until summer begins]( [Moon Phase Today]( [View the Moon Phase Calendar]( [When is the Next Full Moon?]( Today is the Best Day To can or pickle vegetables and fruit cut hair to discourage growth make jams or jellies make sauerkraut plant belowground crops [Plan Ahead! See the Best Days for Every Activity.]( Question of the Day Where did the phrase “mad as a hatter” come from? 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[LEARN MORE]( [10 Buzz-worthy Facts You Didn't Know About Bumblebees: The Friendly, Fuzzy Bee (image)]( [10 Buzz-worthy Facts You Didn't Know About Bumblebees: The Friendly, Fuzzy Bee]( You’ll want to make a beeline to the garden after you read these fun facts about bees! The American bumblebee is the largest and gentlest of bees—and a pollination champ! [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Your dream garden is just a click away! (title)]( [Your dream garden is just a click away!]( The Old Farmer’s Almanac Garden Planner is online software that makes designing your garden easy. It even emails you updates with detailed advice and planting reminders to keep you on track! [LEARN MORE]( [How to Grow Sunflowers: The Complete Guide (image)]( [How to Grow Sunflowers: The Complete Guide]( With bright blooms that go all summer, sunflowers are heat-tolerant, resistant to pests, and attractive to pollinators. Harvest the seeds in late summer and fall for a healthy snack or for the birds! Learn how to plant, grow, and care for sunflowers. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Be the first to get your 2024 Almanac! (title)]( [Be the first to get your 2024 Almanac!]( Now in its 232nd year, The Old Farmer’s Almanac is STILL the best-selling annual in the United States and Canada. Order the 2024 edition today! [LEARN MORE]( [Dandelion Flower Pancakes (image)]( [Dandelion Flower Pancakes]( The recipe for Dandelion Pancakes is super simple. The whole plant is edible, with more vitamins and minerals than most greens. It’s a shame that folks don’t realize dandelion’s benefits when the plants are easily found in the wild, often in your own yard! See recipe. 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