Beware the Ides of March, spring yard care essentials, growing lavender at home

Your DAILY Companion from the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( [Wednesday, March 15, 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 What do you call a baby rabbit? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day What confections were carried on Noah’s ark? – [Answer]( On March 15, come sun and swallow. –Spanish proverb Today is the Ides of March, made popular by William Shakespeare in his play Julius Caesar. Some consider the day to be unlucky. Beware the Ides of March! ☞ If you enjoy the Daily Almanac, [share with a friend](. ☜ [A Complete Spring Yard Cleanup Checklist (image)]( [A Complete Spring Yard Cleanup Checklist]( Spring is almost here and it’s time to get your property ready for the season. There will be plenty of jobs—trimming bushes and trees, preparing the gardens for planting, and caring for your lawn. Excited to get outside? 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