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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Saturday, April 20, 2024 wholly to be a fool while Spring is in the world my blood approves, and kisses are a better fate  than wisdom lady i swear by all flowers.  –E. E. Cummings (1894–1962) Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. 61 days until summer begins View the Moon Phase Calendar When is the Next Full Moon? Today is the Best Day To have dental care pick fruit Plan Ahead! See the Best Days for Every Activity. Question of the Day I have some tropical hibiscus plants that grew and bloomed quite well last summer. Now they are inside and very large. I’ve taken cuttings in the past. Some make it, others don’t. What is the best time to prune these plants, and when and how can I make successful cuttings? – Answer Puzzle of the Day What do you get if you cross a sheepdog with a rose? – Answer ADVERTISEMENT Garden Guide Special Report: Yes, You Cannabis! Get expert tips on growing cannabis, creative container gardening ideas, and more!   LEARN MORE   How to Grow Daylilies: The Complete Daylily Flower Guide The daylily is an amazingly low-maintenance perennial. It’s virtually disease-free, pest-free, and drought-resistant; it’s also not picky about soil quality. Plus, the flower has a long bloom period!    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Join the most popular Almanac Club! Are you an avid gardener who doesn’t fear getting your hands dirty? The Old Farmer’s Almanac Gardening Club is for you! Join today, and you’ll receive a members-only box full of our best gardening goodies.   LEARN MORE   Lattice-Topped Rhubarb Pie—The Taste of Spring! Lattice-topped rhubarb pie is often welcomed as the first fruit pie of spring.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Become a Container Gardening Pro! The Container Gardener’s Handbook unveils the secrets to growing delicious veggies, dazzling flowers, and lush herbs in even the tiniest spaces. Discover expert tips for container selection, soil mixes, watering, and more!   LEARN MORE   Taurus Zodiac Sign: Dates, Personality Traits, and More Are you a Taurus, or do you know a Taurus? Represented by the Bull, Taureans are the anchors of the Zodiac. Learn more about the Taurus Zodiac sign, including personality traits and compatibility.     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   How to Grow a Magnolia Tree With large, fragrant flowers and magnificent branch structures, magnolia trees are one of the oldest flower plants on Earth. Large or small, evergreen or deciduous, there’s a magnolia just right for your space. Learn how to plant, grow, and care for magnolias.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Keep the weeds out! You can protect and nourish your garden with The Old Farmer’s Almanac Weed Barrier. It’s designed to keep the weeds out while feeding your plants during the growing season. Not to mention, the paper is biodegradable so you don’t have to worry about digging it up!   LEARN MORE   Weather Proverbs and Prognostics: Rain and Clouds Predict the weather with our collection of weather proverbs and folklore about rain and clouds. Which is your favorite?    READ MORE    ☞ If you enjoy the Daily Almanac, share with a friend ☜ Shop The Old Farmer's Store Get The Old Farmer's Almanac Daily Update for Amazon Echo "Alexa, ask Farmer's Almanac about today."  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* © 2024 Yankee Publishing Inc. An Employee-Owned Company 1121 Main Street | P.O. Box 520 | Dublin, NH 03444 Contact Us View web version