Planting asparagus, a month without sunspots, chocolate oatmeal cake

This is an archived issue of our Almanac.com Companion email newsletter.

Daily Newsletter for Thursday, March 7, 2019

waves

March is a boisterous fellow,
And undeterred by fear,
With many pranks proclaims himself
The tomboy of the year! 
–The 1931 Old Farmer's Almanac
Thursday, March 7, 2019
 66th day of the year


Wanda Sykes (comedienne & actress) was born on this day in 1964.
Debra Hill (producer) died on this day in 2005.
 
Gift of Gardening Book > Learn More
 
Kitchen Garden Layouts

 Kitchen Garden Layouts (Potager)
Dreaming of a kitchen garden—and accessing the freshest veggies and herbs easily? Here are six kitchen garden layouts to inspire YOU to design a successful small kitchen garden!
  READ MORE  
 

SPONSORED

This is What a Single Diet Soda Drink Does
If you consume soda or know anyone who does, then this is affecting you directly. These foods may be harming you from the inside, and they could be the reason why you are not losing weight, no matter what you have tried. Watch the video to learn more about how these diet foods may be harming you or your loved ones.
  LEARN MORE  
 
Plant Asparagus in Spring

 Asparagus
Asparagus is one of the first plants that greets us in springtime! It’s a perennial, which means that once it gets established, the tender spears will return year after year. Here’s how to grow asparagus—from planting through harvest.
  READ MORE  
 
Wine Bottle Lights
Create ambient lighting from an empty wine bottle! Choose a bottle from a special celebration or because of its interesting shape and color. 
  LEARN MORE  
$12.95
 
A Month Without Sunspots

 What Are Solar Cycles, and How Do They Affect Weather?
What are solar cycles—and what causes them? How do solar cycles affect our weather? Here’s our quick solar cycle beginner’s guide to help you understand the basics of how our Sun’s 11-year solar cycle works.
  READ MORE  
 
Red Mercury Lantern
Also available in BLUE and CHAMPAGNE!
  LEARN MORE  
$11.95
 
Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cake

 Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cake

What do you get when you combine the best parts of oatmeal chocolate chip cookies and cake? This quick, easy, and delicious Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cake!
  READ MORE  
 
Try the Weed Spinner!
All you need is a drill and weeds and their roots are gone in one quick spin! The action is fun, fast, and satisfying! What’s more, there’s no kneeling, bending, or getting your hands dirty. Expect your neighbors to get curious and want to try the Weed Spinner, too. This back-saving drill bit was invented by retired school teacher Vern Ader and we thank him. 
  LEARN MORE  
$15.99
 
Spicing Up Beans and Lentils

 Homemade Mixtures Can Spice Up Beans and Lentils
When I hear the statement, “When people can’t afford pork or beef, they move to chicken.” I always wonder, “But what about the folks who’ve already moved down from chicken to beans?”
  READ MORE  
 
Lobster Rope Doormats

Virtually impervious to wear and water, easy to clean, and excellent at removing dirt and snow! 
  LEARN MORE  
$69.97