Brussels sprouts, DIY cold frame, purslane, boiling eggs

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Wednesday, February 28, 2024]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( For every thunder with rain in February, there will be a cold spell in May. –Proverb [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [19 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 hair to discourage growth get married [Plan Ahead! See the Best Days for Every Activity.]( Question of the Day If rock salt lowers the temperature of the ice and keeps it from thawing when making ice cream, can it be used in a cooler to help keep the food colder longer? 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