Planting marigolds, growing vertically, Beekeeping 101

Seasonal advice, wit, and wisdom from your editors [WEATHER]( [ASTRONOMY]( [GARDENING]( [CALENDAR]( [FOOD]( [HOME & HEALTH]( [KIDS]( [STORE]( [crocus] We like March, his shoes are purple, He is new and high; Makes he mud for dog and peddler, Makes he forest dry. –Emily Dickinson (1830–86) Monday, March 8, 2021 [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [Spring begins in 12 days]( Question of the Day In the Bible there is a reference to shields and bucklers. What are bucklers? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day What did one hurricane say to the other hurricane? – [Answer]( [Almanac Gardening Club]( [Almanac]( [Planting Marigolds]( [Marigolds]( No annual is more cheerful or easier to grow than the marigold. These flowers are the spendthrifts among annuals, bringing a wealth of gold, copper, and brass into our summer and autumn gardens. The flower’s popularity probably derives in part from its ability to bloom brightly all... [READ MORE]( SPONSORED [3 Dangerous Ingredients You're Feeding Your Dog]( Are you harming your dog by feeding them the wrong food? There are 3 dangerous ingredients that no dog should ever eat, and if you are giving them to your dog then you might be slowly harming it. [LEARN MORE]( [3 Dangerous Ingredients You're Feeding Your Dog]( [Almanac]( [Growing Up!]( [Vertical Gardening: Grow More Vegetables in Less Space]( Vertical gardening is about growing upwards to save space. It results in fewer plant problems and it’s easier on your back, too! Whether you have a backyard or patio, learn all about the benefits of vertical gardening, which plants are best suited for it, and how to get started... [READ MORE]( [Get out to the market with this delightful tote bag!]( A double-sided market tote perfect for all your shopping needs! Features original paintings of a cow on one side and a rooster on the other on durable burlap canvas! [LEARN MORE]( $11.97 [Get out to the market with this delightful tote bag!]( [Almanac]( [Solar Cycle 25: Wild or Washout?]( [Solar Cycle 25: The Sun is Heating Up]( Solar Cycle 25 is heating up! Will this new solar cycle be a wild one or a washout? Learn more about predictions regarding the next solar cycle, sunspots, solar flares, and auroras! [READ MORE]( [What's trending for 2021 gardens?]( Find out in The Old Farmer’s Almanac Garden Guide! Learn more about staying on top of 2021 gardening trends like sharing your prizewinning vegetables over Instagram and creating gorgeous foliage bouquets! [LEARN MORE]( $5.99 [What's trending for 2021 gardens?]( [Almanac]( [Cooking With Chicken Thighs]( [Braised Chicken Thighs With Mustard Cream Sauce]( This simple yet sensational dish will be on your menu every week! [READ MORE]( [Bring the scents of spring and summer inside with Sweet Floral Melody Hand Soap!]( The summery scent of Sweet Floral Melody Foaming Hand Soap is sure to brighten your home! Enjoy notes of white flowers and tuberose touched with honey, coconut, and mimosa in this luxurious hand soap! [LEARN MORE]( $14.97 [Bring the scents of spring and summer inside with Sweet Floral Melody Hand Soap!]( [Almanac]( [Beekeeping 101: Introduction]( [Beekeeping 101: Should You Raise Honey Bees?]( Thinking of raising honey bees in your backyard? Besides producing delicious local honey and wax, honeybees pollinate garden flowers and plants, given them a big boost. Bees are also quite independent! Learn the basics of beekeeping and whether it’s right for you with our Beekeeping 101 Guide. [READ MORE]( [What's the best way to sow tiny seeds?]( This calendar brings you not just the days of the year, but gardening advice and secrets galore! A favorite of gardeners for more than 40 years, this beautiful calendar offers original full-color illustrations, timely gardening advice, fun facts, quotes, and lore.   [LEARN MORE]( $9.99 [What's the best way to sow tiny seeds?]( 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 - [5-Day Forecast]( - [2-Month Forecast]( - [Moon Phase Calendar]( - [Best Days—Astrological Timetable]( [WEATHER]( [ASTRONOMY]( [GARDENING]( [CALENDAR]( [FOOD]( [HOME & HEALTH]( [KIDS]( [STORE]( [facebook]( [twitter]( [pinterest]( [Instagram]( [View Web Version]( 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](. © 2021 Yankee Publishing Inc. All rights reserved.