Balcony containers, raised bed plans, flourless chocolate cake

Seasonal advice, wit, and wisdom from your editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( [Saturday, April 24, 2021]( [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [Summer begins in 57 days]( Question of the Day Is it possible to have lightning without thunder? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day What word in our language has all the vowels in alphabetical order? – [Answer]( [sunset] April 24: [Robert B. Thomas's Birthday]( While the bright radient sun in centre glows, The earth in annual motion round it goes; At the same time on its own axis reels, And gives us change of seasons as it wheels. [The above verse appeared on the title page of Vol. 1, No. 1 (1793) of this Almanac.] ADVERTISEMENT [Tesselaar]( [10 Tips for Starting a Balcony Garden (image)]( [10 Tips for Starting a Balcony Garden]( How do you start a garden in an apartment or condo? If you have access to a balcony, rooftop, terrace, or patio, you can grow a wide range of veggies, herbs, perennials, flowers, and vines in containers. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Best Natural Fertilizer on Earth!]( Chicken Soup for the Soil® is 100% toxin free and includes all the elements in the periodic table. Higher Quality Fruit and Veggies with More Color & More Flavor. Will not wash out of soil. [LEARN MORE]( [Best Natural Fertilizer on Earth! (title)]( [Raised Bed Vegetable Garden Layouts (image)]( [Raised Bed Vegetable Garden Layouts]( Interested in a growing food in a raised garden bed? Here are raised garden bed plans and layouts to inspire you! [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Colorful measuring and serving spoons!]( Add a splash of warming color to your kitchen with the Baltique™ Marrakesh Collection Spoons. These eye-catching utensils are masterfully crafted from layers of colored birched wood to create a gorgeous color array.  [LEARN MORE]( [Colorful measuring and serving spoons! (title)]( [The Life and Times of Robert B. Thomas (image)]( [The Life and Times of Robert B. Thomas]( The founder of The Old Farmer’s Almanac, Robert B. Thomas, was born on April 24, 1766. He founded The Old Farmer’s Almanac in 1792, when George Washington was president. Here’s a small glimpse into the man and his time.  [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Wind chimes with melodic sounds!]( Complete with intricate designs and melodic chimes, these wind chimes are sure to add peace and tranquility to your outdoor space! [LEARN MORE]( [Wind chimes with melodic sounds! (title)]( [Flourless Chocolate Fudge Cake (image)]( [Flourless Chocolate Fudge Cake]( This Flourless Chocolate Fudge Cake is divine. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Click to read the full "Ode to a Cow"!]( The “Ode to a Cow” was originally printed in The 1936 Old Farmer’s Almanac. Its inspirational advice reminds us to take a pause in our busy lives. Plus, it’s a quality sign made in America! [LEARN MORE]( [Click to read the full "Ode to a Cow"! (title)]( [Which Plastics Are Recyclable By Number? (image)]( [Which Plastics Are Recyclable By Number?]( This plastics identification chart should make recycling and sorting your plastic a little easier. It also shows some of the common plastic items in a home that are likely to leak chemicals into our food and bodies, so that you know which plastics are safe and... [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Wondering about the date and significance of the Super Pink Moon?]( Celebrate April’s Super Pink Moon with our 2021 Moon Calendar! This calendar will answer all your questions with fascinating lunar facts and moonlit folklore! [LEARN MORE]( [Wondering about the date and significance of the Super Pink Moon? (title)]( If you enjoy the Almanac Companion... [Share with a Friend]( THE OLD FARMER SELECTED THESE PRODUCTS FOR YOU [Product]( [Product]( [Product]( [Product]( [View More Product from The Old Farmer's Store]( Did a friend forward you this 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]( [Twitter]( [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](. *Please do not reply to this e-mail* © Yankee Publishing Inc. An Employee-Owned Company 1121 Main Street | P.O. Box 520 | Dublin, NH 03444 [Contact Us]( [View web version](