Pruning shrubs, 10 beginner garden tips, record warmth?

Daily Newsletter for Friday, March 2, 2018

What is the roar of a lion, If it ends in the bleat of a lamb, March? –Mark Cook (1854–1882) Friday, March 2, 2018 61st day of the year Jon Bon Jovi (musician) was born on this day in 1962. Jeff Healey (musician) died on this day in 2008.

10 Great Beginner Garden Tips 7 Important Lessons for Beginner Gardeners Gardeners, no matter what their level of expertise, love to swap stories. The funny thing is that these tales almost always produce a lesson for everybody. Here are a few of my favorites!   READ MORE

Love You a Bushel and a Peck Coffee Mugs Large, double-sided, dishwasher-safe mugs. Choose from different fun designs! Handles work equally well for both left- and right-handed people. Each mug includes a generously-sized hole that allows coffee to pour out when the mug is tilted.   LEARN MORE   $11.95

Spring Pruning Guide! Spring Pruning Guide for Trees and Shrubs Which trees and shrubs get pruned in spring? See the Almanac’s spring pruning guide listing when and how to prune specific varieties of trees and shrubs.   READ MORE

Bath Bomb Sets Creates a luxurious bath or memorable gift! Choose from 4 relaxing scents.   LEARN MORE   $9.97

Record Warmth? Will Record-Warmth Continue in 2018? According to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), 2017 was the second warmest year in surface temperatures averaged across the entire Earth since global estimates began in 1880. So what should we expect for 2018?   READ MORE

Bold Print Umbrellas Gorgeous and sturdy umbrellas now available in a push-button, open-and-close travel size!   LEARN MORE   $35.97-$36.97

Get Ready: Daylight Savings Daylight Saving Time 2019: When Does the Time Change? When does Daylight Saving Time 2019 begin and end? Find dates here—as well as the history of Daylight Saving Time, which highlights the seemingly endless debate about saving daylight and changing our clocks.   READ MORE

Scented Room Sprays Change the ambiance of a room in an instant with our lusciously fragrant room sprays!   LEARN MORE   $9.97

Birthstone for Each Month Birthstones by Month: Colors and Meanings What is the birthstone for your month? Check the list below to learn the meanings and history of each monthly birthstone.   READ MORE

Almanac Barn Night Light The roof features The Old Farmer’s Almanac logo in a way reminiscent of the painted barn advertisements of the early to mid–20th century for soft drinks and roadside attractions.   LEARN MORE   $16.95