Cool-weather veggies, 20+ garden layouts, when is Easter?

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( [Sunday, February 27, 2022]( [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [20 days until spring begins]( Question of the Day During a discussion about low temperatures in Minnesota, a friend stated that at minus 50 degrees Fahrenheit and below, sulfur-headed matches will not light. This sounds preposterous, but is it true? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day What word is that which by having a single letter transposed becomes its own opposite? – [Answer]( [snow] Deep down within the frozen brook I hear a murmur faint and sweet, And lo! The ice breaks as I look, And living waters touch my feet. –Jane Goodwin Austin (1831–94) ADVERTISEMENT [Learn more about RevenueStripe...]( [Best Vegetables for Cool Weather (image)]( [Best Vegetables for Cool Weather]( The first vegetables that you can directly sow in the garden are “cool-weather” crops, including greens, peas, and some root crops. They’re nutritious, delicious, and fast-growing for the earliest harvests. See how to grow five vegetables that thrive in the cool weather of spring. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [The 2022 Almanac Gardening Club]( Enjoy a bountiful harvest of gardening tips, lore, art, and more when you activate your Old Farmer’s Almanac Gardening Club Charter Membership! Includes our new book Gardening for Everyone. [LEARN MORE]( [The 2022 Almanac Gardening Club (title)]( [Over 20 Vegetable Garden Layout Ideas (image)]( [Over 20 Vegetable Garden Layout Ideas]( Here are over 20 FREE garden plans for you to look at and take inspiration from—including backyard gardens, square-foot gardens, raised bed gardens, kitchen gardens, flower gardens, dry gardens, and more! [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Become a better gardener!]( Discover our new Almanac Garden Planner features for 2022. It’s easy, fun, and free to try! [LEARN MORE]( [Become a better gardener! (title)]( [When Is Easter 2022? | How Easter's Date is Determined (image)]( [When Is Easter 2022? | How Easter's Date is Determined]( Easter 2022 will be observed on Sunday, April 17! Easter is a “movable feast” that is always held on a Sunday between March 22 and April 25. Do you know how the exact date of Easter is determined? Find out why the date changes every year and how this holiday relates to the first… [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Flower Gardener's Handbook by The Old Farmer's Almanac]( We love to share our passion for plants and gardening at The Old Farmer’s Almanac, so we created the Flower Gardener’s Handbook. The book contains in-depth profiles of 32 popular flowers, solutions for preparing pots and plots, plant maintenance, and so much more. [LEARN MORE]( [Flower Gardener s Handbook by The Old Farmer s Almanac (title)]( [Natural Remedies: Stomach Ache (image)]( [Natural Remedies: Stomach Ache]( A sour stomach is no fun—Check out our natural remedies for soothing your stomach ache, and tips for how to avoid them! [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Kids love it! Adults can’t put it down!]( All of the activities and topics in this award-winning series are specially selected and developed for kids—and people who are kids at heart! [LEARN MORE]( [Kids love it! Adults can’t put it down! (title)]( [Heavenly Apricot Cobbler Bars (image)]( [Heavenly Apricot Cobbler Bars]( The sweet and salty flavors of apricot and granola blend together in this delightful treat. Enjoy this recipe for the aptly named Heavenly Apricot Cobbler Bars! [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Learn more about RevenueStripe...]( If you enjoy the Daily Almanac... [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](