An early spring?, a more active Sun, hummingbird plants

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Friday, February 16, 2024]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( It is better to see a troop of wolves than a fine February. –Weather folklore [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [31 days until spring begins]( [Moon Phase Today]( [View the Moon Phase Calendar]( [When is the Next Full Moon?]( Today is the Best Day To begin diet to gain weight color hair cut hair to encourage growth harvest aboveground crops [Plan Ahead! See the Best Days for Every Activity.]( Question of the Day Do you know of a pet-safe means to prevent or reduce the fleas in my rather large yard? I tried nematodes on my lawn, but that didn’t work. 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