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Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( [Friday, April 1, 2022]( [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [81 days until summer begins]( Question of the Day Is there a “green flash” in the Caribbean at sunset? I have heard of it but never seen it. – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day How much dirt is there in a hole five feet deep, six feet long, and three feet wide? – [Answer]( [thunder] If it thunders on All Fools' Day, it brings good crops of corn and hay. –Proverb April 1: [April Fools' Day]( ADVERTISEMENT [Learn more about RevenueStripe...]( [The Month of April 2022: Holidays, Fun Facts, Folklore (image)]( [The Month of April 2022: Holidays, Fun Facts, Folklore]( By April, spring has finally sprung, and if we’re lucky, the weather will reflect that! We hope that your sky is bright and clear and your grass is growing green. In celebration, check out the month’s holidays, recipes, gardening tips, and folklore! [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Get a tree with a pedigree]( Grow a piece of American history in your own backyard with the Johnny Appleseed Authentic™ Algeo apple tree! Each tree is genetically identical to the last surviving tree planted by the real Johnny Appleseed! [LEARN MORE]( [Get a tree with a pedigree (title)]( [Grow Easter Eggs! Yes, Chocolate Eggs! (image)]( [Grow Easter Eggs! Yes, Chocolate Eggs!]( Grow Easter eggs! Are you up for a gardening challenge? Few people realize that you can grow this chocolate treat with rare heirloom seeds. Ben’s (ADORABLE) daughter helps Ben out … and, well, Ben’s really gone all out, too! [WATCH VIDEO]( ADVERTISEMENT [Top Plastic Surgeon: How To Improve Your Neck’s Appearance]( Do you know what part of your face INSTANTLY gives away your age to a stranger? Believe it or not, it’s your neck! You Can dramatically tighten the appearance of aging neck skin. Watch The Video. [LEARN MORE]( [Top Plastic Surgeon: How To Improve Your Neck’s Appearance (title)]( [Soil Preparation: How Do You Prepare Garden Soil for Planting? (image)]( [Soil Preparation: How Do You Prepare Garden Soil for Planting?]( Vegetables need good soil for healthy growth and harvests. Well-prepared soil is the foundation of your entire garden—and gives you a jump-start on the season! In our guide to soil preparation, we’ll help you get to know your soil type, teach you how to improve your garden soil quality, and… [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [“Guess the Flower” Contest]( Win a copy of our new flower book! Take our fun flower IQ quiz to enter! [LEARN MORE]( [“Guess the Flower” Contest (title)]( [April Birth Flowers (image)]( [April Birth Flowers]( By April, spring is officially here and gardens are (or soon will be) bursting with color from the earliest blooming flowers. For those born in April, daisies and sweet peas have special meaning, as the two have long been recognized as the April birth flowers. Whether they’re your “birth” flower or… [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)]( [April Birthstone: The Diamond (image)]( [April Birthstone: The Diamond]( The April birthstone, diamond, is the hardest natural material on Earth—58 times harder than anything else naturally occurring. It has long been a symbol of eternal love, given as an engagement or wedding ring or as an anniversary present. For centuries, the diamond was thought to possess healing… [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 [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [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](