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The stormy March is come at last,
With wind, and cloud, and changing skies;
I hear the rushing of the blast
That through the snowy valley flies.
–William Cullen Bryant (1794–1878)

Tuesday, March 3, 2020
63rd day of the year
Spring begins in 16 days

Herschel Walker (football player) was born on this day in 1962.
James Ludlow Elliot (astronomer who discovered the rings of Uranus) died on this day in 2011.

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Have you heard of a product called Oakite for cleaning pots and pans? Lorraine Arnold Answer

Growing Pansies

Pansies
Pansies are the colorful flowers with “faces.” A cool-weather favorite, pansies are great for both spring and fall gardens! Here’s how to plant pansies as well as keep them growing and blooming.

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Warming Your Soil

Warming Soil and Protecting Seedlings from Frosts
To enjoy a strong start for your homegrown vegetables, make sure that your soil is warm enough and that you use techniques to insulate young seedlings from cold temperatures. We’ll show you how to warm your soil and protect your precious seedlings for the best possible start to your growing season.

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Bright Planets for March!

Night Sky for March 2020
Here’s the March 2020 Guide to the Bright Planets from The Old Farmer’s Almanac. This month brings dazzling Venus at night, three bright planets before dawn, the full Worm Moon, and a dazzling planet conjunction at the spring equinox. See Bob Berman’s highlights of the March night sky.

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Almanac Field to Fork Cookbook

A collection of more than 120 mouthwatering recipes from The Old Farmer’s Almanac, plus kitchen tips and food facts and folklore.

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When a New Virus Theatens

How to Prepare for Coronavirus (Or Any New Virus)
We’ve seen the images in the media: crowds of people wearing surgical masks; healthcare workers in hazmat gear; entire cities in quarantine. What’s it all about? A new respiratory disease caused by a coronavirus called COVID-19 emerged in China. It’s prudent to plan and prepare now for this new virus (and any virus) that threatens. Here are simple instructions.

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