March is an opportune time to prune fruit trees and fruit-bearing canes such as raspberries. Shrubs and shade trees may be pruned as well. Shrubs that have spring flowers should not be trimmed until early summer, since pruning now … Continue reading →
Venus is seen in the evening sky through August 11. Mars is visible after sunset through April 18. Jupiter is a evening star through August 13. Saturn is seen in the morning sky through May 23. … Continue reading →
March Birthstone: Aquamarine March Flower: Daffodil Thursday March 5 Full “Wakening” Moon. Planting by the Moon: during the Moon’s third quarter, plant root crops like turnips, potatoes, beets and carrots. Friday March 6 It’s National Procrastination Week. Saturday March 7 … Continue reading →
February Almanac Birthstone for February: Amethyst Flowers for February: Primrose or Violet Monday Feb 2 Candlemas. Groundhog Day. Tuesday Feb 3 Full “Hunger” Moon. Friday Feb 6 Fire and Ice Winter Fest today through Sunday at Lava Hot Springs. Wednesday … Continue reading →
JANUARY Appliances, Home Electronics, Small Appliances, Fall & Winter Sporting Goods, Toys, Housewares, Linens, Furniture, Men’s Dress Shirts, and Women’s Winter Clothing. At the grocery store, look for buys on Citrus fruit, Broccoli, Carrots and Celery. Also Health and beauty … Continue reading →
Venus is seen in the evening sky through August 11. Mars is visible after sunset through April 18. Jupiter is a morning star until February 6 when it reappears at sunset, continuing to be visible in evenings thereafter. Saturn is … Continue reading →
Ways To Use A Leftover Christmas Tree Christmas trees may be bound together, set up like a teepee, and securely fastened to make a shelter for birds. Bird food may be scattered under the evergreens where it can be eaten … Continue reading →
December Birthstone: Turquoise December Flower: Holly or Narcissus Saturday December 6 Full “Long Night” Moon. St. Nicholas’ Day. Winter Wonderland Parade today in Ontario at 1 PM. Claus ‘N’ Paws 10 AM to 5 PM today at Zoo Boise, free … Continue reading →
The printed version of the Almanac shows Boise’s Holiday Parade beginning at 9:45 AM downtown on a Sunday. This is an error, the parade will be Saturday November 22 at 9:45. We regret this mistake and wish we had caught … Continue reading →
November Birthstone: Topaz November Flower: Chrysanthemum Saturday November 1 Bogus Basin Ski Swap this weekend at the Boise fairgrounds. Sunday November 2 Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 AM. Turn clocks back one hour. All Souls Day. Tuesday November 4 … Continue reading →