Planting cosmos, dealing with squirrels, spinach-artichoke dip

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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Friday, May 26, 2023    The work is done; no more to man is given;   The grateful Farmer trusts the rest to Heaven.   –Robert Bloomfield, of planting (1766–1823) Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. 26 days until summer begins When is the Next Full Moon? Question of the Day What did tornadoes sound like before there were freight trains? – Answer Puzzle of the Day What city was made by time and labor? – Answer ☞ If you enjoy the Daily Almanac, share with a friend. ☜ Cosmos Cosmos are annual flowers with colorful, daisy-like flowers that sit atop long, slender stems. Blooming from the summer through fall, they attract birds, bees, and butterflies to your garden. They’re grown easily from seeds and will even survive in poor soil conditions!    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Last chance to get our 2023 Almanac products! Our May Day Sale is going on now! Save 50% on all of our 2023 products for the entire month.    LEARN MORE   Squirrels Squirrels can be entertaining to watch, but it can be very frustrating if they keep digging up your garden plants or take up residence in your garage. Here is how to keep squirrels away with natural squirrel repellent ideas.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Weather stations perfect for your kitchen window! The Old Farmer’s Store has a selection of weather stations ready to mount outside a kitchen window or by your deck or patio. Choose from a range of designs and metal finishes!   LEARN MORE   Florentine Spinach Dip Spinach and artichoke dips are always popular. This Florentine spinach dip is the best of them all, winning first prize in The 2015 Old Farmer’s Almanac Recipe Contest! Congratulations to winner Crystal Schlueter from Northglenn, Colorado.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Gardening tips and secrets! Only The Old Farmer’s Almanac has the experience and longevity to offer the very best tried-and-true information, tips, and advice about all things gardening and growing. Through the Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook, the secrets of growing delicious, nutritious food are being passed down to new generations of gardeners. Everyone who loves fresh vegetables should own a copy!   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