Peony tips, planting watermelons, dry hands and hair remedies

Strawberry runners, applying fertilizer, how insects predict weather Plus, last-minute virtual mom's day ideas View Web Version WEATHER ASTRONOMY GARDENING CALENDAR FOOD ADVICE STORE May brings flocks of pretty lambs, Skipping by their fleecy dams. –Sara Coleridge, English poet (1802–52) Saturday, May 9, 2020 See births, deaths, and events in history. Summer begins in 42 days Question of the Day What is the Coriolis effect? – Answer Puzzle of the Day Why is it that a man cannot own a cane that is too short? – Answer Tips for Perfect Peonies Why Peonies Should Be In Your Garden One of the most magnificent mainstays of the garden is the common herbaceous peony (Paeonia lactiflora). Peony plants are virtually pest-free—deer and rabbits don’t like their bitter taste—and peonies in containers can be planted almost any time!    READ MORE   SPONSORED Best Natural Fertilizer On Earth! Chicken Soup for the Soil® is 100% toxin free and includes all the elements in the periodic table. Higher quality fruits and vegetables. Will not wash out of soil.   LEARN MORE   Planting Watermelons Watermelons Everyone seems to love juicy watermelon in the summertime. Native to Africa, melons need warm temperatures (up to 80°F during the day) and a long growing season. Here’s how to plant and grow watermelons in your garden!   READ MORE   Support Your Local Farmers Tote Bag This sturdy cotton canvas bag features The Old Farmer’s Almanac 1792 logo on one side and the message “Support Your Local Farmers” on the other. Made in the USA.    LEARN MORE   $12.97 Virtual Mom's Day Ideas Mother's Day 2020 | 10 Ways to Celebrate Mom Mother’s Day is celebrated on May 10, 2020. This year, many of us are rethinking how to give extra recognition to moms, especially we’re apart. Check out 10 fun ideas for spending time with Mom—from a virtual dinner date to a long-distance movie night to a Zoom talent show!    READ MORE   The Old Farmer's Almanac for Kids, Volume 8 Stuck at home? Keep youngsters entertained for hours with fun facts, fascinating stories, and educational activities!   LEARN MORE   $9.95 Yummy Brunch Ideas Spring Brunch Recipes Lemon pancakes, frittata, chocolate waffles, quiche? We’ve cooked up 15 brunch recipes for Mother’s Day or any time. See our recipes and mouthwatering pictures!   READ MORE   Vern Ader's Weed Spinner Finally, it’s fun and easy to weed!  What’s more, dandelions don’t stand a chance! The Weed Spinner is an innovative drill-driven weed removal bit that spins out weeds and their roots in one whirling motion.The action is fast and the result is very satisfying! What’s more, there’s no kneeling, bending, or getting your hands dirty.   LEARN MORE   $16.99 Dry Hands and Hair Relief Dry Hair and Skin? Remedies and Recipes Do you have dry hair, hands, or skin? If there’s one thing that we love, it’s making our own natural remedies and treatments. Check out these fantastic recipes that will restore and liven up your hair, face, and skin—and not break the bank.   READ MORE   Lemon Basil Kitchen Apron Bright and bold!   LEARN MORE   $24.99 THE OLD FARMER SELECTED THESE PRODUCTS FOR YOU QUICK CLICKS 7-Day Forecast 2-Month Forecast Moon Phase Calendar Best Days—Astrological Timetable WEATHER ASTRONOMY GARDENING CALENDAR FOOD ADVICE STORE New to this newsletter? It’s free! Sign up here. You are receiving this e-mail message because you subscribed at our Web site: Almanac.com If you do not wish to receive our regular e-mail newsletter in the future, please click here to unsubscribe. *Please do not reply to this e-mail* Visit our Web site Help page to report corrections or inquire about your online account, products, editorial, and technical issues. For reprinting and reuse, see our Terms of Use. © 2020 Yankee Publishing Inc. All rights reserved.