Ember Days, how to fertilize, riveting roosters, spider plants

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Wednesday, February 21, 2024]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( It's a spring song,— And I've been waiting long for a spring song. Strong as the shoots of a new plant Strong as the bursting of new buds Strong as the coming of the first child from its mother's womb. –Langston Hughes (1901–67) [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [26 days until spring begins]( [Moon Phase Today]( [View the Moon Phase Calendar]( [When is the Next Full Moon?]( Today is the Best Day To Today is the best day to do nothing, rest up, take a nap, enjoy! [Plan Ahead! See the Best Days for Every Activity.]( Question of the Day Who built the world’s tallest snowman? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day What things increase the more you contract them? – [Answer]( ADVERTISEMENT [The tools you need for a great harvest! 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