| While the bright radient sun in centre glows,
The earth in annual motion round it goes;
At the same time on its own axis reels,
And gives us change of seasons as it wheels.
–The 1793 Old Farmer's Almanac (title page of Vol. 1, No. 1) |
Friday, April 20, 2018
110th day of the year
Summer begins in 62 days
Funny Cide (thoroughbred race horse, won the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes in 2003) was born on this day in 2000.
Dorothy Height (civil rights activist; she stood on the platform with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during his historic "I Have a Dream" speech) died on this day in 2010.
Question of the Day
What can cause the kind of drastic weather change that occurred in South Dakota in 1943, when within two minutes temperatures went from 49 degrees F to -2 degrees F? Answer
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Lyrid Meteors This Weekend
Meteor Shower Calendar 2018
When is the next meteor shower? See the Almanac’s 2018 Meteor Showers Calendar for the dates of all the principal meteor showers during the year, plus meteor shower viewing tips. |
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The Old Farmer’s Almanac 2018 Gardener’s Special
The Special Way to a Great Garden! SAVE 20% over buying separately (over $6 off!). Also, get a FREE Gardening Calendar if you order today ($9.99 value). NEW Garden Guide NEW The Gift of Gardening Gardening Notebook |
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Roasted Carrots and Parsnips
Honey-Glazed Carrots and Parsnips
A simple but excellent combination. For a special meal, lay fresh sprigs of rosemary and thyme over the vegetables before roasting. |
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Red Mercury Lantern
NEW! Features 10 lights and a 6-hour timer and runs on 2 AA batteries. Buy 2 or more and get $2 off per lantern. |
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Bee Houses Improve Pollination!
Bee Houses for Solitary Bees
What’s the secret to enjoying more blooms and greater harvests? Pollination! To increase the pollination of your garden plants, consider getting a backyard bee house for native solitary bees, such as mason bees and leafcutter bees. |
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Eco-Friendly Gardening
10 Tips for an Eco-Friendly Garden
An “eco-friendly” garden or landscape is really just about working with nature, not against it! In fact, you may already incorporate eco-friendly practices into your garden without even knowing it. Read on and see, then consider these ten ways to create an eco-friendly garden. |
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Extra-Handy Lazy Susan
Top seller! Spins effortlessly, won’t tip, and holds a lot! Handcrafted in America by a 150-year-old basket company. Constructed with tough Appalachian white ash and brass nails. |
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More Natural Landscaping
10 Tips for Native Plant Landscaping
Native plants is a surefire route to a stable, low-maintenance, carefree garden. Here are our 10 native landscaping tips. Go native! |
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Family Roots Wall Art
This brilliant and highly reflective 16-inch metal art piece was laser-cut from rugged steel and then powder-coated for rust resistance and durability. Handcrafted with a 7-step metallic deep color infusion process and features a unique swirl pattern that creates an additional layer of dimension and interest. |
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