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Last supermoon, 3 sisters garden, straight-up rhubarb pie View Web Version WEATHER ASTRONOMY GARDENING CALENDAR FOOD ADVICE STORE Whoever makes a garden Has never worked alone; the rain has always found it, The sun has always known. –Douglas Malloch (1877-1938) Saturday, May 2, 2020 See births, deaths, and events in history. Summer begins in 49 days Question of the Day What are the dimensions of a standard rain gauge. I'm having trouble finding this from weather officials and I'd like to make my own. – Answer Puzzle of the Day What is the geometrical form of an escaped parrot? – Answer SPONSORED The Tonic of Gardening Stay Calm and Plant Something One of the most hopeful things we can do in troubled times is to plant a garden. Planting a seed is an act of faith that tomorrow will come. In Hindi the word for seed is “bija,” which means “containment of life.” Each seed contains an embryo and a starchy food supply—everything needed to make a new plant. Seeds are proof that life goes on.    READ MORE   SPONSORED Best Natural Fertilizer On Earth! Chicken Soup for the Soil® is 100% toxin free and includes all the elements in the periodic table. Higher quality fruits and vegetables. Will not wash out of soil.   LEARN MORE   Why We Love Gardening Gardening for Health in Coronavirus Quarantine These are trying times for sure, but it’s not all doom and gloom, and there are even positives to be found in an enforced stay at home. For gardeners, this has been a golden opportunity to get into the garden and crack on with some much-needed horticultural therapy. Our gardens are never going to look better! So here are a few ideas to help you and your garden shine during the lockdown.   WATCH VIDEO   SPONSORED When you’re tired of the flowers in your container dying Don’t despair! Meet the simple solution: the Flower Carpet rose. Plunk this beauty into a container and it will last for years! See 6 colorful photos illustrating how easily Flower Carpet works in containers. Never get container-envy again.   LEARN MORE   Planets Visible in May Night Sky for May 2020 Here’s the May 2020 guide to the night sky! During this month, all 5 bright planets are visible—two visible in the evening and three in the pre-dawn darkness. See Bob Berman’s viewing tips to enjoy the night wonders!   READ MORE   Vern Ader's Weed Spinner Finally, it’s fun and easy to weed!  What’s more, dandelions don’t stand a chance! The Weed Spinner is an innovative drill-driven weed removal bit that spins out weeds and their roots in one whirling motion.The action is fast and the result is very satisfying! What’s more, there’s no kneeling, bending, or getting your hands dirty.   LEARN MORE   $16.99 May's Birthstone May Birthstone: What is the Birthstone for May? The May birthstone, the emerald, was a favorite gem of Cleopatra and Catherine the Great. It has long been associated with fertility, rebirth, and love.    READ MORE   Iron Pig Doorstop Makes a nice doorstop or decoration. Measures 4 inches by 8 inches.   LEARN MORE   $19.95 Birth Flowers for May May Birth Flowers The sweet flowers of May embody the hopes and dreams of those who give them.     READ MORE   The Old Farmer's Almanac for Kids, Volume 8 Stuck at home? Keep youngsters entertained for hours with fun facts, fascinating stories, and educational activities!   LEARN MORE   $9.95 THE OLD FARMER SELECTED THESE PRODUCTS FOR YOU QUICK CLICKS 7-Day Forecast 2-Month Forecast Moon Phase Calendar Best Days—Astrological Timetable WEATHER ASTRONOMY GARDENING CALENDAR FOOD ADVICE STORE New to this newsletter? It’s free! Sign up here. You are receiving this e-mail message because you subscribed at our Web site: Almanac.com If you do not wish to receive our regular e-mail newsletter in the future, please click here to unsubscribe. *Please do not reply to this e-mail* Visit our Web site Help page to report corrections or inquire about your online account, products, editorial, and technical issues. For reprinting and reuse, see our Terms of Use. © 2020 Yankee Publishing Inc. All rights reserved.