Beignets, bright planets and stars, best days

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Daily Newsletter for Sunday, March 3, 2019



Sunday, March 3, 2019
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Among the pitfalls in our way,
The best of us walk blindly;
So, man, be wary, watch and pray,
And judge your brother kindly. 
–The 1872 Old Farmer's Almanac

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Vegetable Garden Planner for PC and Mac
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Let The Old Farmer’s Almanac Garden Planner help you to plan your entire garden! Get a free week’s trial of the world’s #1 garden planning software. 
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Best Garden Planner: Success Stories!
Best Garden Planner: Success Stories!

Thank you to the Almanac gardeners who shared their success stories in the garden. See their stunning plans and garden photos—using our digital garden planner!  We hope this is inspiring to you!
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Papillon Salt and Pepper Set

Just for fun the holes in the shaker lids form an S and a P!
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Night Sky for March 2019
Night Sky for March 2019

Welcome the Almanac Sky Watch for March 2019!  We’re here to help backyard stargazers navigate the night sky—from bright planets to constellations.
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Large Brass Hearth Cricket

For more than a millennium and across many parts of the globe, crickets have been a symbol of good luck. A cricket found near the hearth is an especially auspicious omen of good fortune. 
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Beignets
Beignets

Doughnuts have long been linked to Mardi Gras or “Fat Tuesday.” In Louisiana, fried dough pillows called beignets are the favorite.
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Pewter Zipper Pulls

Great for fleece coats and backpacks! Pewter zipper pulls are fun and convenient!  A stylish accessory that is also helpful for arthritic or small hands. Made in Vermont.
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Best Days Timetable
Best Days Timetable

With our 2021 Best Days timetable, find out when to plant vegetables, start a diet to lose weight, cut hair to increase growth, quit smoking, and more!
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