Lilacs, bee houses, pasta salad

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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Friday, May 9, 2025 Would that thou could'st last for aye, Merry, ever-merry May! Made of sun-gleams, shade and showers, Bursting buds, and breathing flowers.  –William D. Gallagher (1808–94) Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Find our advice for today! 42 days until summer begins View our Moon Phase Calendar When is the Next Full Moon? Today is the Best Day To: Cut Hair to Encourage Growth Get Married Plan ahead! See the best days for every activity. Question of the Day Why do gamblers blow on dice? – Answer Puzzle of the Day Why was the broom late? – Answer ADVERTISEMENT Great Garden Giveaway Grow Your Dream Garden! Enter for a chance to win over 28,000 seeds and wooden plant markers from The Old Farmer’s Almanac and SimplyGro!   LEARN MORE   Tips for Building Bee Houses for Native Solitary Bees Build a native bee house, and you will enjoy more blooms and greater harvests! Similar to birdhouses, bee houses (also called bee hotels) are meant to increase the pollination of your garden plants by super-pollinating solitary bees, such as mason bees and leafcutter bees.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Grab a Sweet Deal! Save 25% on select sweets, including chocolates and cozy treats. Perfect for gifting—or for sneaking a sweet moment all to yourself.   LEARN MORE   How to Grow a Lilac Bush Lilacs truly smell like spring! Lilacs are among the most carefree spring-flowering shrubs and provide a sweet, haunting fragrance, too! Learn how to plant, grow, and prune your lilacs.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Woodland Treasures for Nature Enthusiasts Forage your perfect, earthy treasures from our unique mushroom collection.   LEARN MORE   The Best Flowers for Bees Ever dealt with the frustration of seeing blossoms fall off your vegetable plants because they have not been pollinated? Attract native bees! Here’s our list of flowers which are packed with the nectar, food, and pollen that these pollinating bees are after.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Small Spaces, Big Harvests! Discover container gardening essentials for homegrown beauty and freshness.   LEARN MORE   How to Keep Cats Away From the Garden My cat “Kitty Boy Floyd” can be useful to have around the garden, keeping unwanted rodents at bay, but he can be destructive as well. How do we keep cats away from the garden with natural deterrents and cat repellents? Let’s explore this topic!    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT From Seeds to Blossoms The Flower Gardener’s Handbook profiles 32 varieties of flowering plants. Each profile covers planting, care, harvest, and recommended varieties. It’s the perfect companion for a gardener of any skill level!   LEARN MORE   Italian-Style Pasta Salad We love this refreshingly different Italian-Style Pasta Salad made with spaghetti instead of the usual elbows or twists. And the combination of artichokes, ham, and cheese make this attractive salad particularly rich and tasty.    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