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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Sunday, May 14, 2023 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. 38 days until summer begins When is the next full moon? Question of the Day I’m putting up an eight-foot cedar fence to shelter a brick patio area from the north winds. What can I grow on its shady side? – Answer Puzzle of the Day What did the owl do when he lost his voice? – Answer   And only where the forest fires have sped,   Scorching relentlessly the cool north lands,  A sweet wild flower lifts its purple head,   And, like some gentle spirit sorrow-fed,  It hides the scars with almost human hands.    –Emily Pauline Johnson (1861-1913) ☞ If you enjoy the Daily Almanac, share with a friend. ☜ Growing Pole Beans Perfectly Every Time If you could only grow one crop, what would it be? Pole beans (or climbing beans) may be the most productive, keep-on-coming vegetable that any gardener can grow! See how to plant pole beans—with our seven steps to success.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Spring Flower Bulb Giveaway! Enter to win a $500 gift certificate to choose your own gorgeous flower bulbs, thanks to the very generous donation from Flowerbulbs.com. Learn more and enter now!   LEARN MORE   How to Make an Herb Planter (From Old Pallets) Fresh herbs are the hallmark of a gardener with good taste! This stunner of a project is going to cram in the herbs—vertically—to give you an at-hand supply of aromatic goodness whenever it’s needed.    WATCH VIDEO    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   The Forgotten History of Mother's Day Mother’s Day actually began as a women’s movement to better the lives of Americans. Its forgotten origins spring from two lifelong activists who championed efforts toward better health, welfare, and peace. Know your Mother’s Day history—and get inspired.     READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Companion handbooks for all gardeners! We have two great books to get your garden on the right path for 2023. Order yourself a copy of The Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook or The Flower Gardener’s Handbook! They’re filled to the brim with gardening wisdom, covering sowing, growing, and harvesting.    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