15 tips for spring yard care, seed-starting with heat mats, Easter is coming soon!

Your DAILY Companion from the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( [Saturday, March 25, 2023]( [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [88 days until summer begins]( [When is the next full moon?]( Question of the Day I’m not old enough to remember the Moon landings. I’d like to know what phase the Moon was in on July 20, 1969. – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day What word of six letters contains six words, besides itself, without transposing? – [Answer]( O March that blusters and March that blows, What color under your footsteps glows! –Celia Thaxter (1835–94), of spring flowers ☞ If you enjoy the Daily Almanac, [share with a friend](. ☜ [10 Tips for Maintaining a Beautiful Yard (image)]( [10 Tips for Maintaining a Beautiful Yard]( No matter your weather, this is peak time for spring yard cleanup! 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