| April the Beautiful, with streaming eyes,
Weeps o'er the havoc that rude March has made.
The dales are musical with her sweet sighs,
Tears mark her footsteps o'er the moistened glade.
–John Askham (1825–94) |
Thursday, April 9, 2020
100th day of the year
Summer begins in 72 days
Question of the Day
When something is done in secret or on the sly, it is said to be done "on the Q.T." Where did this originate, and what does Q.T. mean? – Answer
Puzzle of the Day
What is lengthened by being cut at both ends? – Answer
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Cleaning Your Chicken Coop
Spring-Cleaning the (Hen)House
April is the beginning of the busy season for me. The snow is gone and the garden beckons, but high on my list is to spring-clean the chicken coop. It needs to be done every year! |
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10 Easy Veggies to Start
10 Easy Vegetables to Grow From Seed
Most vegetables in the garden are easiest to plant from seed. In addition, growing from seed is less expensive, offers more variety, and has a higher success rate. Here are some of the easiest vegetables to grow from seed. |
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Dandelions don’t stand a chance!
Finally, it’s fun and easy to weed with Vern Ader’s Weed Spinner! The Weed Spinner is an innovative drill-driven weed removal bit that spins out weeds and their roots in one whirling motion.The action is fast and the result is very satisfying! What’s more, there’s no kneeling, bending, or getting your hands dirty. |
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Plant a Pollinator Garden
10 Ways You Can Help Pollinators in Your Backyard
Insects are responsible for one out of every three bites of food. With new reports showing pollinators remain in steep decline, let’s get straight to what we can do about it. Fortunately, it’s been proven that regular homeowners can achieve a great deal! Here are 10 ideas to help pollinators from home—from simply adding wildflowers to decreasing pesticides. |
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Bold Kitchen Aprons
There’s always something cooking at The Old Farmer’s Almanac. When it gets messy, we grab for one of these easy-care cotton aprons. |
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Easy Dinner: 7 Ingredients
Pot Roast with Potatoes and Carrots
One of our favorite comfort foods, classic Pot Roast has just a handful of ingredients, including beef, potatoes, carrots, and onion. |
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Tick Removal Tool
The best tick remover is the one that is easy to carry and always with you! This safe tick removal tool attaches to key chains, leashes, and backpacks. Made in the USA from high-strength aluminum that won’t break or bend. Sold as 3-pack for spares and sharing. |
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