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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]( [Saturday, March 11, 2023]( [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [When is the next full moon?]( Question of the Day I understand that black walnut trees have a compound that inhibits growth in certain plants. I intend to garden several yards away from one. What precautions should I take to ensure the safety of my veggies? Also, can black walnut leaves be composted? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day When a person falls out a window, what does he always fall against? – [Answer]( The hazel blooms, in threads of crimson hue, Peep through the swelling buds, foretelling spring. Ere yet a whitehorn leaf appears in view, Or March finds throstles pleased enough to sing. –John Clare (1793–1864), English poet Don't forget to "spring forward" overnight! 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