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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Tuesday, May 2, 2023 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. 50 days until summer begins When is the next full moon? Question of the Day What does auld lang syne mean? – Answer Puzzle of the Day Which chef in the kitchen wears the largest hat? – Answer   And Phillida, with garlands gay,  Was made the lady of the May.  –Nicholas Breton (1545–1626) MAY FLOWER BULB GIVEAWAY Win $500 of summer bulbs. Enter here. (And congrats to S. Mason who won our April giveaway!) ☞ If you enjoy the Daily Almanac, share with a friend. ☜ Peonies The peony is outrageously beautiful in bloom with the fattest, most scrumptious flowers and lush green foliage. Enjoy breathtaking flowers from spring to summer. See how to plant, grow, and care for peonies.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Grow Big or Go Home! For robust vegetables, fruit, and herbs try The Old Farmer’s Almanac Organic Tomato & Vegetable Plant Food! It’s an easy way to give your garden what it needs to thrive.   LEARN MORE   Best Days Calendar See the Best Days for the month. The Old Farmer’s Almanac 2023 Best Days calendar lists when to plant vegetables, start a diet to lose weight, cut hair to increase growth, quit smoking, and more activities.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Save 50% on all 2023 Almanac Products! Our May Day Sale is here! Save 50% on all of our 2023 products for the entire month. This is your last chance to order any of our 2023 products!   LEARN MORE   May Birthstone: The Emerald Perhaps you recall The Emerald City in “The Wizard of Oz,” named for the vibrant, scintillating hues of nature’s greenest gem. For centuries, emeralds were thought to possess healing powers and reduce stress. Learn more about the symbolism, meaning, and history of emeralds.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Try our Garden Planner for FREE! The Old Farmer’s Almanac Garden Planner is an easy-to-use online program that helps you plan your garden! Whether you want to create a backyard garden for vegetables, a kitchen garden for herbs, or a beautiful flower garden, Garden Planner will help you create the best layout for your space—plus provide all your sowing and planting dates!   LEARN MORE   “Alexa, ask Farmer’s Almanac about today.” “Hey Google, ask Farmer’s Almanac about today.” Shop The Old Farmer's Store Did a friend forward you the briefing? You can sign up here. If you enjoy this newsletter, consider picking up a copy of The Old Farmer’s Almanac. Your support makes this all possible! Are you on social? Enjoy more Almanac wit & wisdom!  Visit Almanac.com Shop Our Store You received this email because you signed for updates from The Old Farmer's Almanac. If you do not wish to receive our regular e-mail newsletter in the future, please click here to manage preferences. Is Daily too much, switch to weekly? *Please do not reply to this e-mail* © 2023 Yankee Publishing Inc. An Employee-Owned Company 1121 Main Street | P.O. Box 520 | Dublin, NH 03444 Contact Us View web version