Lilies to lambs: Easter symbols explained, sunflowers, 6 orchid varieties!

Why do we have the Easter bunny, easter eggs, easter lilies, and more [View Web Version]( [WEATHER]( [ASTRONOMY]( [GARDENING]( [CALENDAR]( [FOOD]( [ADVICE]( [STORE]( [barn] When April blows his horn, It's good for hay and corn. –Proverb [Tuesday, April 16, 2019]( 106th day of the year [Summer begins in 66 days]( Martin Lawrence (actor) was born on this day in 1965. Robert Urich (actor) died on this day in 2002. Question of the Day Does the North Star ever change? In other words, will Polaris always be the North Star? [Answer]( [All-Natural Insect Repellent > Learn More]( [The Surprising Origins of Easter Symbols: From Lambs to Lilies (image)]( Easter Symbols Explained [The Surprising Origins of Easter Symbols: From Lambs to Lilies]( From lilies to lambs, there are many beautiful Easter symbols that have significance to us. But do you know why? The origin of the Easter egg is based on ancient fertility lore. The Easter bunny tradition came from the Germans (similar to Santa Claus). And then there are the Easter foods! Understand the symbolism and how Easter traditions began—some table talk for your Easter dinner. [READ MORE]( SPONSORED [Vivid Summer Colors]( Show her your love for her through the gift of a vibrant gladiolus flower. Symbolizing honor, remembrance, faithfulness, and sincerity, perfect for someone you hold dear. Use this colorful flower to brighten her garden throughout the summer! [LEARN MORE]( [Sunflowers (image)]( Planting Sunflowers! [Sunflowers]( Sunflowers say “summer” like no other plant. Native to North America, sunflowers are heat-tolerant, resistant to pests, and simply beautiful. You can even harvest their edible seeds. Here’s how to grow them in your garden! [READ MORE]( SPONSORED [Visibly Reverse Wrinkles At Home (Do this daily)]( Beverly Hills Plastic surgeon explains his unique process to remove wrinkles in a simple, painless process you can do at home. [LEARN MORE]( [Orchids (image)]( New! Orchid Varieties and Care [Orchids]( Orchids have no equal: They are breathtakingly beautiful, delicate, long-blooming, long-lived, fascinating in fragrance and form, and extremely varied. Few pleasures in gardening surpass the thrill of seeing orchids thrive and bloom. Here’s everything you should know about orchid care. [READ MORE]( [The Old Farmer's Almanac All-Natural Ant Repellent]( Repels Black, Red, Fire, Crazy, Sweet, and Carpenter Ants! [LEARN MORE]( $11.97 [Eating Dandelions: Harvesting, Cleaning, and Cooking (image)]( How to Harvest Dandelions [Eating Dandelions: Harvesting, Cleaning, and Cooking]( My mother dosed her family with generous amounts of dandelion greens as soon as she discovered their bright leaves poking up through the thatch of the back lawn. [READ MORE]( [Vern Ader’s Weed Spinner]( Remove weeds and their roots in one quick spin! The action is fast and the result is very satisfying! What’s more, there’s no kneeling, bending, or getting your hands dirty. [LEARN MORE]( $15.99 [Carrot Puff (image)]( Easter Side Dish? [Carrot Puff]( Sweet and smooth! I’m not a big fan of cooked carrots, but Carrot Puff is the best!  You can reduce the sugar to half if you wish. Carrots already have sweetness. [READ MORE]( [The Old Farmer's Almanac Bottle Opener]( Features a cast iron opener with a weathered patina! [LEARN MORE]( $19.95 THE OLD FARMER SELECTED THESE PRODUCTS FOR YOU [Product]( [Product]( [Product]( [Product]( [Product]( [Product]( [Product]( [Product]( [Product]( [Product]( [Product]( [Product]( [Product]( [Product]( [Product]( [Product]( 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]( 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](. You can [change your email address here]( *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](. © 2019 Yankee Publishing Inc. All rights reserved.