Garden plans for shade, winter pruning, lentil soup

[View Web Version]( [WEATHER]( [ASTRONOMY]( [GARDENING]( [CALENDAR]( [FOOD]( [ADVICE]( [STORE]( [blue jay in winter] There, on the black bough of a snow-flecked maple, Fearless and gay as our love, A bluejay cocked his crest! Oh who can tell the range of joy Or set the bounds of beauty? –Sara Teasdale (1884–1933) [Friday, February 23, 2018]( 54th day of the year [Spring begins in 25 days]( Estelle Silvia Ewa Mary (daughter of Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria; first royal birth in 30 years) was born on this day in 2012. Don Cornell (big band singer) died on this day in 2004. Question of the Day What is the best way to store vegetables, both cut and uncut? I have limited refrigerator space. [Answer]( Have a Google Home, or Google Assistant on your phone? [Try saying "Hey Google, ask Farmer's Almanac about today."]( [Gardening Notebook > Learn More]( [Winter Olympics 2018: Why Such Extreme Cold? (image)]( A Frigid Winter Olympics [Winter Olympics 2018: Why Such Extreme Cold?]( Who has been watching the winter Olympics? Dd anyone notice (from your cozy living room) that many of the days were not just cold … they were bone-chillingly frigid? What caused such extreme temperatures for a location on the same latitude as Washington D.C.? [READ MORE]( [Mash Feed Tote]( The design is inspired by a vintage chicken feed sack. [LEARN MORE]( $14.97 [Peas (image)]( When to Plant Peas [Peas]( Peas are not difficult to grow. Once they come up, they exhibit terrific growth spurts and can make a lovely wall of green through the garden. [READ MORE]( [Lilac and Violets Bath Bomb Set]( Directions for a luxurious bath: Fill tub. Drop in bath bomb. Allow ingredients to effervesce, releasing essential oils into the water and a delicate scent into the air. [LEARN MORE]( $10.97 [Garden Plans: Vegetables That Grow in Partial Shade (image)]( Plot Plans for Partial Shade [Garden Plans: Vegetables That Grow in Partial Shade]( Not all of us are blessed with a sunny gardening space! Gardeners with more shade than sun need to adapt accordingly by planting the right veggies. Check out these garden plans for partial shade and grow the best vegetables possible! [READ MORE]( [Foaming Hand Soap]( These luxurious soaps contain shea butter and aloe vera for gentle cleansing and moisturizing. Choose from different scents. Each comes in a good-looking, generously-sized bottle. [LEARN MORE]( $9.97 [Winter Pruning Guide for Trees and Shrubs (image)]( Winter Pruning [Winter Pruning Guide for Trees and Shrubs]( Late winter is a good time for pruning in many regions. Here are some tips and a list of common shrubs and trees to prune in late winter or early spring. [READ MORE]( [Bee Brand Tote]( One side of this cotton bag resembles a vintage seed sack and the other has busy bees. [LEARN MORE]( $14.97 [Lentil and Brown Rice Soup (image)]( Hearty Lentil Soup [Lentil and Brown Rice Soup]( This Lentil and Brown Rice Soup recipe is a perfect introduction to cooking hearty, comforting lentils. If you thought lentils were intimidating, check out how incredibly easy this recipe is! [READ MORE]( [Bees Please Water Pitcher]( Use this small pitcher as a flower vase or accent decoration. [LEARN MORE]( $12.95 QUICK CLICKS - [7-Day Forecast]( - [2-Month Forecast]( - [Moon Phase Calendar]( - [Best Days—Astrological Timetable]( [WEATHER]( [ASTRONOMY]( [GARDENING]( [CALENDAR]( [FOOD]( [ADVICE]( [STORE]( [facebook]( [twitter]( [pinterest]( [Instagram]( [Google Plus]( New to this newsletter? It’s free! [Sign up here.]( You are receiving this e-mail message because you subscribed at our Web site: Almanac.com If you do not wish to receive our regular e-mail newsletters in the future, please [click here to manage your preferences or unsubscribe](. *Please do not reply to this e-mail* [Visit our Web site Help page]( to report corrections or inquire about your online account, products, editorial, and technical issues. For reprinting and reuse, see our [Terms of Use](. © 2018 Yankee Publishing Inc. All rights reserved.