Summer forecast, lovage, Souvlaki sandwiches

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ADVERTISEMENT View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Saturday, April 26, 2025 But love is like the shower That waters gardens dry,  And brings to earth a flower  That blooms, but cannot die. —Luis G. Dato (1906–1985) Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Find our advice for today! 55 days until summer begins View our Moon Phase Calendar When is the Next Full Moon? Today is the Best Day To: Cut Hay Destroy Pests and Weeds End Projects Plan ahead! See the best days for every activity. Question of the Day Can you tell me the difference between a sweet potato and a yam? – Answer Puzzle of the Day What is a shark’s favorite sandwich? – Answer ADVERTISEMENT Gifts for the Mom Who Does It All This Mother’s Day, find a gift that honors the care and love she’s given you.   LEARN MORE   Summer 2025 Weather Predictions From The Old Farmer’s Almanac What’s in store for summer 2025? Look ahead with The Old Farmer’s Almanac summer 2025 weather predictions. Summer is always hot, but this year is shaping up to be a doozy!    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT The Perfect Companion for Every Gardener Created for new gardeners, green thumbs, and old hands alike, The Old Farmer’s Almanac Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook is loaded with advice and inspiration to help plants—and growers—thrive.    LEARN MORE   How to Grow Lovage Plants: The Complete Herb Guide What’s not to love about lovage? This old-timey, edible herb tastes like a mix of parsley and celery, but it thrives in hot weather, grows well in pots and bigger beds, and is much bee-loved by bees.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Invite Nature to Stay! Give backyard wildlife a place to call home! Invite helpful pollinators and pest controllers with shelters and feeders designed for birds, bees, and bats.   LEARN MORE   You Can Do It! The 10 Easiest Vegetables to Grow From Seed Most vegetables are easy enough to start from seeds that are sown directly in your garden soil . . . see our 10 favorite vegetables to start from seed.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Knot Just Any Jewelry Dive into our collection of nautical-themed pieces and let your style set sail!   LEARN MORE   8 Best Hanging Basket Flowers for a Beautiful Garden Suddenly, when the weather turns warm, we can’t live without color-studded hanging basket flowers spilling with blossoms. We’ll share which flowers are our favorites for hanging baskets, plus some pointers for basket plants to get you through the season.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Perfect for Summer Sips! This 16 oz. County Fair Drinking Jar with a rooster design is ideal for cold drinks and plenty of ice.   LEARN MORE   Souvlaki Sandwich Our Souvlaki Sandwich can be made with chicken or beef, but we highly recommend using lamb. (And in case you were wondering, the word souvlaki in Greek means “small skewer.”) Have the butcher cut up a lamb steak if you can’t find stew meat.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Share Your Thoughts & Help Shape the Almanac! ☞ If you enjoy the Daily Almanac, share with a friend ☜ Shop The Old Farmer's Store Enjoy more Almanac wit & wisdom! Receiving too much email? Switch to weekly! You received this email because you signed up for updates from The Old Farmer's Almanac. If you do not wish to receive our regular email newsletter in the future, please manage your preferences. Please do not reply to this email. Contact Us © 2025 Yankee Publishing Inc. An Employee-Owned Company 1121 Main Street | P.O. Box 520 | Dublin, NH 03444 View web version