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Daily Newsletter for Monday, April 13, 2020

5 Fast Beginner Veggies 5 Fast-Growing Vegetables to Try Here are five super-speedy vegetables for a harvest in just a few short weeks! Not only will growing a few edibles at home reduce trips to the grocery store, but also you’ll also enjoy better-tasting, fresher food—and the tonic of the plants and the outdoors!  (Note: Full article text included with video demo.)   WATCH VIDEO

SPONSORED 4 Foods Causing You To Gain Weight There are 4 foods that can hijack the chemicals in your brain. These foods can cause you to experience tiredness, memory loss, low energy, skin problems – and worst of all, they could be the reason why you are gaining weight. Fortunately, there is a method that can reverse these cravings. Watch Now >>   LEARN MORE

Adding Garden Irrigation Now Planning Irrigation for your Garden Supplying adequate water to plants is essential to having a successful garden.   WATCH VIDEO

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.   LEARN MORE   $19.95

Summer Forecast is Out! Summer Weather Forecast 2020: A Scorching Summer Ahead Although most of us may not be going anywhere at the moment, the calendar is still marching onward and summer will be here before we know it. Find out what sort of weather’s in store in the Old Farmer’s Almanac’s extended summer forecast for the United States and Canada!   READ MORE

The Old Farmer's Almanac All-Natural Ant Repellent Repels Black, Red, Fire, Crazy, Sweet, and Carpenter Ants!   LEARN MORE   $12.97

The Size of Our Universe A Really Big Show How far can we see? How far can we think? Contemplate the size of the universe with Almanac astronomer Bob Berman.   LISTEN

Kitchen Dish Towels Discover our large selection of cotton dish towels with country and farmhouse style!   LEARN MORE   $7.95-$14.99

Start Sourdough From Scratch! Sourdough Starters and Recipes How about trying your hand at making a sourdough starter from scratch?! Here’s a little history about this age-old pastime along with a no-yeast sourdough recipe (wild yeast) as well as commercial yeast recipes. Plus, find easy recipes for using your starter— to bake homemade bread, cake, and pancakes!   READ MORE

Bold Kitchen Aprons MOTHER’S DAY GIFT IDEA! 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.   LEARN MORE   $24.99