Ides of March, growing pomegranates!, St. Pat's recipes

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Friday, March 15, 2024]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( Beware the Ides of March. Men at some time are masters of their fates. The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars But in ourslves, that we are underlings. –William Shakespeare (1564–1616) [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [4 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 [Plan Ahead! See the Best Days for Every Activity.]( Question of the Day What do you call a baby rabbit? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day What is lengthened by being cut at both ends? – [Answer]( ADVERTISEMENT [Become a Container Gardening Pro! 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