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Waxing Gibbous
96% of full

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The Worst Blizzard in U.S. History! PLUS: Great tips for St. Patrick's Day! - March 14th, 2012

Farmers' Almanac NewsletterNEWSLETTER
Philosofact
A handful of skill is better than a bagful of gold.
March 14th, 2012
The Blizzard of `88

This week marks the anniversary of the worst snowstorm in U.S. history. Learn more!

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Cooking With Stout
Rain Chains for your home.
Cooking With StoutThis St. Patrick's Day, don't just drink your stout. Eat it, too!
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10 Fun Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day! 10 Fun Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day! Looking for great ideas for St. Patrick's Day? Try these fun ways to spend the day!
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Traditional St. Patrick's Day Dishes Traditional St. Patrick's Day Dishes Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with these traditional Irish dishes.
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Irish Herb Lore Irish Herb Lore Just in time for St. Patrick's Day, here's a look at some herbal remedies passed down by the "fairy doctors" of old Éire.
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Helpful Hint
Helpful Hint Shamrock plants flourish in a 70-75° daytime environment. Night temperatures should be 10 degrees cooler.
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Current Moon Phase
Waning Gibbous Moon, 58% of Full Waning Gibbous
58% of Full
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Today's Best Day Tasks

Cut Hair to Retard Growth, Mow to Retard Growth, Castrate Farm Animals, Harvest, Pick Apples and Pears, Wean, Quit Smoking, Potty Train, Perform Demolition, Wash Wooden Floors, Wash Windows, Start Diet to Lose Weight, Advertise to Sell, Buy a Car
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Gardening Tasks

March 14th - March 16th
Poor Planting Days.
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