First day of seasons, fast equinox sunsets, coneflower varieties

Your Daily Almanac: Seasonal advice and today’s verse [View Web Version]( [WEATHER]( [ASTRONOMY]( [GARDENING]( [CALENDAR]( [FOOD]( [ADVICE]( [STORE]( [mountains-plains] The warring hosts of Winter and of Spring are hurtling o'er the plains. All night I heard their battle-clarions ring And jar the window panes. –Christopher Pearse Cranch (1813–92) [Wednesday, March 18, 2020]( 78th day of the year [Spring begins tomorrow]( Flavor Blasting Berries! It's time to order your small berries NOW! We 💚 Jung Seed. Enjoy delicious blueberries, honeyberries, strawberries, raspberries, and more! [SHOP BERRIES TODAY!]( Bonnie Blair (speedskater, Olympic gold medalist) was born on this day in 1964. Fess Parker (actor) died on this day in 2010. Question of the Day Are there natural ways to hide small scratches in my wooden end tables? [Answer]( [Vegetable Gardener's Handbook]( [Coneflowers: 7 Best Echinacea Varieties (image)]( 7 Coneflower Varieties [Coneflowers: 7 Best Echinacea Varieties]( Coneflower, or Echinacea, is my favorite native American plant. This rugged pollinator magnet comes in so many colors, shapes, and sizes. Here are seven coneflower varieties that we have planted over the years with success. [READ MORE]( SPONSORED [3 Warning Signs Your Dog Is Giving You]( According to Dr. Marty Goldstein, one of the top veterinarians in the world, many dogs are at risk of serious health issues… but their owners may be missing the warning signs. [LEARN MORE]( [Why Baby Animals are Born in Spring (image)]( Baby Animals and Springtime [Why Baby Animals are Born in Spring]( Why are baby farm animals typically born in the spring? And why do we have an “Easter Bunny”? Enjoy our seasonal weather post—and, of course, adorable pictures of baby animals! [READ MORE]( [Large Wooden Matches]( Choose from many different bold designs! Each matchbox is about the size of a deck of playing cards and contains 50 wooden matches with color-coordinated tips. [LEARN MORE]( $4.99 [When Do the Seasons Start in 2020? (image)]( Spring Begins Tomorrow! [When Do the Seasons Start in 2020?]( When do all of the four seasons—spring, summer, fall, and winter—start and end? Here are your equinox and solstice dates for 2020—plus, learn the difference between an astronomical season and a meteorological season. [READ MORE]( [Bold Kitchen Aprons]( There’s always something cooking at The Old Farmer’s Almanac. When it gets messy, we grab for one of these easy-care cotton aprons. [LEARN MORE]( $24.99 [Spring 2020: The Earliest Spring in Over 100 Years (image)]( Earliest Spring of Your Life [Spring 2020: The Earliest Spring in Over 100 Years]( The rumors are true. It’s the earliest spring of your life. Spring, marked by the vernal equinox, will begin on March 19, 2020 in all US time zones. Spring is earlier than it has been in 124 years (since 1896). It’ll even get earlier in a few years. And there’s an amazing story behind this. [READ MORE]( [Colorful Kitchen Dish Towels]( There’s nothing shy or demure about our kitchen towels! The bold prints demand attention and deserve it. They’re made of woven natural cotton, so they’re as practical as they are impressive. [LEARN MORE]( $12.99 [Spring Tonics (image)]( What Are Spring Tonics? [Spring Tonics]( What’s a Spring Tonic? While the vernal equinox may mark the moment of spring, the appearance of the first greens makes it real. Over the centuries, people have relied on the green plants that emerge early in the season as a sort of “detox” to revive, strengthen, and invigorate the body. Learn more and see a few recipes. [READ MORE]( [Feed Sack-Style Couch Pillows]( Couch pillows that look like vintage feed sacks. Choose from many different designs. Perfect for a country-themed or farmhouse home. [LEARN MORE]( $21.95-$44.95 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 newsletter in the future, please [click here to 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](. © 2020 Yankee Publishing Inc. All rights reserved.