Ben Franklin's wit and wisdom, March forecast, building raised beds

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Wednesday, January 17, 2024]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( “Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let every new year find you a better man.” –Benjamin Franklin (1706–90) [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [61 days until spring begins]( [Moon Phase Today]( [View the Moon Phase Calendar]( [When is the Next Full Moon?]( Today is the Best Day To cut hay destroy pests and weeds prune to encourage growth [Plan Ahead! See the Best Days for Every Activity.]( Question of the Day Is it true that Benjamin Franklin invented an odometer? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day How does the transposition of the parts of a word express the difference between a welcome and a wish for your departure? – [Answer]( ADVERTISEMENT [Get ready for next year s gardening season now! (title)]( [Get ready for next year's gardening season now!]( We have two great books to get your garden on the right path for 2024. Order yourself a copy of The Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook or The Flower Gardener’s Handbook! They’re filled to the brim with gardening wisdom, covering sowing, growing, and harvesting. [LEARN MORE]( [March Weather Forecast With 2024 Eclipse Outlook! (image)]( [March Weather Forecast With 2024 Eclipse Outlook!]( “In like a lion, out like a lamb!” March is well known for its temperamental nature. Will this old proverb prove true this year? Find out in our March Forecast and get a sneak peek at the weather for the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse in April. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Order Your 2024 Almanac Calendar! (title)]( [Order Your 2024 Almanac Calendar!]( Unleash your curiosity with our captivating 2024 calendars! Find your ideal calendar for the year ahead and get ready for 2024. [LEARN MORE]( [How to Build a Raised Garden Bed (image)]( [How to Build a Raised Garden Bed]( Building a raised bed is the perfect DIY project. We’ll help you get started with our step-by-step guide on how to build a simple raised bed from scratch. No special skills are required! [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [The tools you need for a great harvest! (title)]( [The tools you need for a great harvest!]( The Almanac Year-Round Growing Kit contains the 2024 Gardening Calendar and 2024 Old Farmer’s Almanac. Both will provide essential information, tips, and planting tables to ensure a bountiful harvest. [LEARN MORE]( [Benjamin Franklin: Inventions, Quotes, and Fun Facts (image)]( [Benjamin Franklin: Inventions, Quotes, and Fun Facts]( Benjamin Franklin was born on January 17, 1706. During his life, he was the most famous American in the world. Not only was Franklin a world-renowned statesman, inventor, and scientist, but also he was fascinated by agriculture and is considered the father of the modern almanac.  [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Your dream garden is just a click away! (title)]( [Your dream garden is just a click away!]( The Old Farmer’s Almanac Garden Planner is online software that makes designing your garden easy. It even emails you updates with detailed advice and planting reminders to keep you on track! [LEARN MORE]( [Amaryllis (image)]( [Amaryllis]( Did you grow amaryllis bulbs over Christmas? How do you care for this plant after it finishes blooming? See our plant guide on caring for amaryllis and what to do after the flowers fade. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Join the most popular Almanac Club! (title)]( [Join the most popular Almanac Club!]( Are you an avid gardener who doesn’t fear getting your hands dirty? The Old Farmer’s Almanac Gardening Club is for you! Join today, and you’ll receive a members-only box full of our best gardening goodies. [LEARN MORE]( [The Enduring Wisdom of Benjamin Franklin (image)]( [The Enduring Wisdom of Benjamin Franklin]( Benjamin Franklin is well known for his witty sayings and proverbs—that continue to convey timeless truths. In honor of Ben, we pair three of his lesser-known adages with anecdotes that demonstrate his enduring wisdom! [READ MORE]( ☞ If you enjoy the Daily Almanac, [share with a friend]( ☜ [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]( [Shop The Old Farmer's Store]( [SMSbanner_blue]( [Get The Old Farmer’s Almanac Daily Update for Amazon Echo]( “Alexa, ask Farmer’s Almanac about today.” Did a friend forward you the briefing? You can [sign up here](. 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