Wisteria, Mom's Day recipes, edible violets

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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Wednesday, May 10, 2023 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. 42 days until summer begins When is the next full moon? Question of the Day Why do gamblers blow on dice? – Answer Puzzle of the Day What did the computer do at lunchtime? – Answer   May is a green as no other,  May is much sun through small leaves,  May is soft earth,  And apple-blossoms,  And windows open to a South wind.  —Amy Lowell (1874–1925) ☞ If you enjoy the Daily Almanac, share with a friend. ☜ Wisteria Wisteria blooms vigorously in spring, producing clusters of lilac-color flowers on new growth, which in turn emerges from spurs off the main shoots. See more about caring for wisteria, from planting to pruning, in our Wisteria Growing Guide.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT 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! Check out this short video illustrating how easily Flower Carpet works in containers. Never get container-envy again.   LEARN MORE   Mother's Day 2023: When is Mother's Day This Year? Get ready for Mother’s Day (Sunday, May 14) with 10 fun ideas to treat Mom, including some delicious recipes. Also, learn about this ancient celebration, once called “Mothering Sunday” and celebrated on the fourth Sunday of Lent with a Simnel Cake!    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Enjoy a robust harvest this year! Give your vegetable garden a boost with The Old Farmer’s Almanac Organic Tomato & Vegetable Plant Food! It provides protien-based nutrition, perfect for indoor and outdoor use.   LEARN MORE   Wild Violets Are Edible! Enjoy as a Food and Spring Medicine Have you seen wild violets emerge this spring? Learn all about the common blue violet, which you can not only eat but also use as medicine in your home! Plus, I’ll share a delicious violet honey recipe.    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   “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