First day to plant vegetables, growing kohlrabi, soup!

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( [Friday, February 18, 2022]( [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [29 days until spring begins]( Question of the Day What is the incubation period of a chicken egg? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day What is that which is so easily broken that the mere mention of it breaks it? – [Answer]( [beach-moon-sunset] Then the golden hour Will tick its last And the flame will go down in the flower. A briefer length of moon Will mark the sea-line and the yellow dune. –Arna Bontemps (1902–73) ADVERTISEMENT [Learn more about RevenueStripe...]( [Planting Calendar (image)]( [Planting Calendar]( The 2022 gardening calendar details your first spring planting dates and final fall planting dates for the U.S. and Canada. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Seed Starting FAQ]( Seed starting doesn’t have to be complicated. Jung Seed answers some of the most frequently asked questions regarding seed starting to help you get started right. [LEARN MORE]( [Seed Starting FAQ (title)]( [How to Start Seeds Indoors (image)]( [How to Start Seeds Indoors]( Here’s a fast, almost foolproof, space-saving, no-mess way to start seeds. See materials and instructions below. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Celebrity Trainer: “Muscle Loss in Seniors is Real, But It Doesn’t Have to Be"]( Tony Horton says he’s found a much more effective way to fight age-related muscle loss - and even build new muscle - that has nothing to do with exercise. Click Here To Watch His Presentation >> [LEARN MORE]( [Celebrity Trainer: “Muscle Loss in Seniors is Real, But It Doesn’t Have to Be (title)]( [Kohlrabi (image)]( [Kohlrabi]( These Sputnik-shape vegetables may look alien, but their fast growth and great taste make them something every gardener should try in their garden. Here’s how to plant, grow, and harvest kohlrabi! [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Are you a beginner gardener who wants to improve your yield?]( If so, then join us on February 24th for a live webinar hosted by Megan Cain. [LEARN MORE]( [Are you a beginner gardener who wants to improve your yield? (title)]( [Curried Apple Squash Soup (image)]( [Curried Apple Squash Soup]( The tangy combination of tart apples and hot spices elevates squash to first-course holiday status. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [The classic features of an Almanac you can trust, made extra fun for kids!]( Get The Old Farmer’s Almanac for Kids exclusively at The Old Farmer’s Store! It includes calendars with exciting historical moments and fun facts about holidays; interesting tidbits about how astronomy affects our daily lives; fun guides for tracking and predicting… [LEARN MORE]( [The classic features of an Almanac you can trust, made extra fun for kids! (title)]( [Fooling Mother Nature: Forcing Bulbs (image)]( [Fooling Mother Nature: Forcing Bulbs]( No matter how cold the winter weather, gardeners can stage spring with parlor pots of tulips, sweet-scented paper-whites, old-fashioned hyacinths, and dramatic amaryllis. Start now and don’t stop until every windowsill and side table is abloom with potted beauties. It’s a sure cure for the… [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Fun facts and lunar lore in the 2022 Moon Calendar!]( The 2022 Moon Calendar will expand your lunar knowledge with fun facts, answering questions like: What do we mean by the “dark side of the Moon”? How does the Moon affect the tides? What causes a deep red Moon? Plus, enjoy fascinating pieces of lunar folklore and history. Get yours while supplies… [LEARN MORE]( [Fun facts and lunar lore in the 2022 Moon Calendar! (title)]( If you enjoy the Daily Almanac... [Share with a Friend]( ADVERTISEMENT [Learn more about RevenueStripe...]( 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](