Dahlias, peat moss, how birds predict weather

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( [Saturday, April 23, 2022]( [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [59 days until summer begins]( Question of the Day Do British scones always contain raisins? Where can I find a “genuine” recipe? Those I’ve tried don’t do justice to “real” scones. – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day Where do cows go on Saturday night? – [Answer]( The sun is hot on my neck as I observe The spikes of the crocus. The smell of the earth is good. It is apparent that there is no death. –Edna St. Vincent Millay (1892–1950) ADVERTISEMENT [Tesselaar Tropicana]( [Dahlias (image)]( [Dahlias]( Dahlias are gorgeous flowers that bloom from midsummer through autumn. They bloom in a rainbow of colors and in sizes, ranging from petite 2-inch pompoms to giant 15-inch “dinner plates.” Most varieties reach 4 to 5 feet tall. See our full guide on how to plant, grow, and care for these… [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. Stimulates Life in the Soil & Loaded with Nutrients! [LEARN MORE]( [Best Natural Fertilizer on Earth! (title)]( [The Great Peat Debate: What Is Peat Moss? (image)]( [The Great Peat Debate: What Is Peat Moss?]( For years, gardeners have used peat-based soilless mixes to get those seeds off to a good start, but like many aspects of gardening that are proving to not be sustainable or good for the planet, we need to give peat a second look. Many of us are trying out alternatives with good success. Learn more… [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Your Guide to a Flowering Future!]( 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]( [Your Guide to a Flowering Future! (title)]( [Stuffed French Toast (image)]( [Stuffed French Toast]( This stuffed French toast makes a hearty breakfast with protein and fruit filling! Mix it up for a special morning! [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Gnome is where the heart is]( These fun and mismatched socks feature gnome and mushroom designs in bright reds against cool blues. Add some fun to your step with these colorful and complementary designs! [LEARN MORE]( [Gnome is where the heart is (title)]( [How Birds Predict Weather (image)]( [How Birds Predict Weather]( Did you know that bird behavior can help us predict the weather? Closely observe nature and your feathered friends—you might be surprised by what you learn! [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Weeding CAN be fun!]( Putting care into your lawn or garden means pulling weeds. It takes time and effort to get down into the beds and dig out each one. The Weed Spinner will eliminate the need to kneel, and makes weeding fun! [LEARN MORE]( [Weeding CAN be fun! (title)]( [Broccoli (image)]( [Broccoli]( Broccoli is a cool-season vegetable planted in spring. The deliciously tender spears of garden-grown broccoli are also incredibly good for you—the “crown jewel of nutrition.” See our guide (and new video) on growing broccoli from planting to harvest! [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](