What are ramps?, all about yarrow, broccoli soup, blue jays

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Friday, April 19, 2024]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( Did you dip your wings in azure dye, When April began to paint the sky? –Susan Hartley Swett (1843-1907) [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [62 days until summer begins]( [Moon Phase Today]( [View the Moon Phase Calendar]( [When is the Next Full Moon?]( Today is the Best Day To have dental care pick fruit [Plan Ahead! See the Best Days for Every Activity.]( Question of the Day How does one care for a bronze statue that is kept outdoors? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day What kind of ears do engines have? – [Answer]( ADVERTISEMENT [Grow Big or Go Home! (title)]( [Grow Big or Go Home!]( For robust vegetables, fruit, and herbs try The Old Farmer’s Almanac Organic Tomato & Vegetable Plant Food! It’s an easy way to give your garden what it needs to thrive. [LEARN MORE]( [What Are Wild Ramps? Plus, a Ramp Pesto Recipe! (image)]( [What Are Wild Ramps? Plus, a Ramp Pesto Recipe!]( A sign that spring is really here; ramps are wild edible greens (also called “wild leeks”) that are quite popular with foodies and foragers alike. See where to forage or procure ramps, what ramps taste like, and how to make a simple ramps pesto recipe. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Garden Guide Special Report: Yes, You Cannabis! (title)]( [Garden Guide Special Report: Yes, You Cannabis!]( Get expert tips on growing cannabis, creative container gardening ideas, and more! [LEARN MORE]( [The Best Broccoli Soup (image)]( [The Best Broccoli Soup]( Our Best Broccoli Soup is made with fresh broccoli, carrots, and herbs for a wonderfully healthy, flavorful dish to both warm and nourish the body … perfect on a raw winter night or a brisk spring evening! Serve with chunks of warm bread. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Unleash your inner gardening guru! (title)]( [Unleash your inner gardening guru!]( Join the Old Farmer’s Almanac Gardening Club and get our best gardening publications, plus exclusive access to an online library of gardening wisdom. Grow your knowledge (and your garden!) all year round. [LEARN MORE]( [How to Grow Yarrow: The Complete Yarrow Flower Guide (image)]( [How to Grow Yarrow: The Complete Yarrow Flower Guide]( Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is a native North American plant popular with pollinators and practically carefree, making it perfect for borders, ground covers, and open meadows. Here’s how to grow yarrow flowers in your garden! [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Dig Into Container Gardening! (title)]( [Dig Into Container Gardening!]( 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. [LEARN MORE]( [Yarrow and Its Medicinal Uses: A Healing Garden Herb! (image)]( [Yarrow and Its Medicinal Uses: A Healing Garden Herb!]( Yarrow (Achillia millefolium) is a garden staple at this point for me. I couldn’t imagine not having her each year to provide medicine for our family. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Weeding CAN be fun! (title)]( [Weeding CAN be fun!]( Putting care into your lawn or garden means pulling weeds. It takes time and effort to get down into the beds and dig out each one. The Weed Spinner will eliminate the need to kneel, and makes weeding fun! [LEARN MORE]( [Bird Sounds: Blue Jay (image)]( [Bird Sounds: Blue Jay]( The Blue Jay, with its striking plumage and bold personality, is a familiar sight and sound in backyards across North America. [READ MORE]( ☞ If you enjoy the Daily Almanac, [share with a friend]( ☜ [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [Shop The Old Farmer's Store]( [SMSbanner_blue]( [Get The Old Farmer’s Almanac Daily Update for Amazon Echo]( “Alexa, ask Farmer’s Almanac about today.” Did a friend forward you the briefing? You can [sign up here](. If you enjoy this newsletter, consider picking up a [copy of The Old Farmer’s Almanac](. Your support makes this all possible! Are you on social? Enjoy more Almanac wit & wisdom! [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( [Pinterest]( [Visit Almanac.com]( [Shop Our Store]( You received this email because you signed for updates from The Old Farmer's Almanac. If you do not wish to receive our regular e-mail newsletter in the future, please [click here to manage preferences](. Is Daily too much? [Switch to weekly](! *Please do not reply to this e-mail* © 2024 Yankee Publishing Inc. An Employee-Owned Company 1121 Main Street | P.O. Box 520 | Dublin, NH 03444 [Contact Us]( [View web version](