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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)
| | | Question of the Day
I heard on a radio program that you can keep your drainpipes open with a combination of baking soda and another ingredient that’s a common household product. What is it, and what are the amounts you use? – Answer | | Puzzle of the Day
What game do cows like to play at parties? – Answer | | | 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. | |  Two Fishermen Who Rowed to Europe!
In 1896, two intrepid—or crazy—fishermen once set out to do the impossible: row across the Atlantic to Europe! Here’s the true story of two oyster dredgers from New Jersey, George Harbo and Frank Samuelsen, who voyaged in a tiny open rowboat across the Atlantic. | | | | | ADVERTISEMENT Bestseller: The Handy Hoe
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Explore our whimsical tarot decks and let folklore spark your imagination. Adventure and surprises await in the cards! | |  How to Grow Lupines: The Complete Lupine Flower Guide
Lupines, with their colorful flower spikes, are planted in spring or fall. Also called bluebonnets, lupines not only attract butterflies and pollinators but also are deer-resistant and low-maintenance! See how to grow and care for lupines. | | | | | ADVERTISEMENT Scents of the Trail—In a Jar!
Hand-poured in the USA, Grey Horse candles fill your home with fresh scents like trail rides, crisp apples, and pine woods. | |  4 Recipes for Homemade Bug Repellents: Stop Bugging Me!
Are you bothered by bugs? Here are four recipes for natural bug repellents—using witch hazel and other ingredients right from the pantry. All effectively repel mosquitos, flies, and other insects that “bug” you—without chemicals soaking into your skin! | | | | | ADVERTISEMENT Tote-ally Stylish & Reversible!
These sturdy, reversible canvas totes come in a variety of eye-catching designs. Perfect for errands, adventures, and everything in between! | |  Corn and Black Bean Pitas
Looking for a quick, easy, and incredibly flavorful summer dish? Let us introduce you to our Corn and Black Bean Pitas! These pitas are bursting with a medley of fresh corn and protein-packed black beans dressed up with a little balsamic vinegar and olive oil. | | | | | | | | | Enjoy more Almanac wit & wisdom! | | | | | | | You received this email because you signed up for updates from The Old Farmer's Almanac.
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