Lilacs, flowers for bees, weekend of Moon and Sun

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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Friday, April 16, 2021 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. Summer begins in 65 days Question of the Day What is the origin of the trap door in long underwear? – Answer Puzzle of the Day The Sunflower State. (Name the U.S. state!) – Answer O! my heart now feels so cheerful as I go with footsteps light In the daily toil of my dear home; And I'll tell you the secret that now makes my life so bright— There's a flower at my window in full bloom. –Lucian B. Watkins (1878–1920) ADVERTISEMENT Lilacs Who doesn’t love lilacs? The ideal lilac shrub has about 10 canes and produces flowers at eye-level—all the better to enjoy that sweet, haunting fragrance. Learn how to take care of lilacs as well as prune at the right time.   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Celebrity Trainer: “Muscle Loss in Seniors is Real, But It Doesn’t Have to Be" Tony Horton says he’s found a much more effective way to fight age-related muscle loss - and even build new muscle - that has nothing to do with exercise. Click Here To Watch His Presentation >>   LEARN MORE   The Best Flowers for Bees By now, you are probably aware that about one-third of our food supply depends on native bees. It would be a fruitless harvest without their help! Here’s a list of flowers that provide food for bees when they need it most—and also provide us with good food, flowers, and medicine!   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Treat Mom to a lovely cross-body bag! This delightful crossbody bag has a small front pocket adorned with a beautiful rose design. It also includes an adjustable strap - use it as a purse, a crossbody bag, or even a pouch! Plus, it perfectly fits your cell phone and makes a wonderful gift for Mom!   LEARN MORE   Weekend of the Moon and Sun Many of us are simply intoxicated with spring’s magic. The suddenly sprouting flowers, exploding willows, and the return of nature’s smells (which happens whenever the air gets warmer than 50 degrees) is almost sensory overload. But let’s include the sky in our appreciations. This coming weekend,...   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Enjoy spring mornings with charming coffee mugs! These lovely coffee mugs are perfect for sipping coffee or tea out on the patio, enjoying the sounds of spring birds appearing and the garden starting to bloom!   LEARN MORE   Leek Soup to Help You Lose Weight Soup can be an excellent food for dieters, as eating a soup course like leek soup before your evening meal can help you to lose weight.   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Ever get annoyed with zippers that catch? Great for light jackets and backpacks (or just about anything with a zipper), pewter zipper pulls are fun and convenient! Helpful for people with arthritic hands, too!   LEARN MORE   Raising Chickens 101: Choosing the Right Chicken Breeds Choosing the right chicken breed is an important part of raising chickens. Do you want lots of eggs, friendly chickens, or just something fancy? There are so many chicken breeds out there, it can be overwhelming! Here are some things to consider when choosing a chicken breed for your backyard.   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT What's a great organic fertilizer for your veggies? The Old Farmer’s Almanac Tomato & Vegetable Plant Food is an OMRI-listed granular fertilizer for robust tomatoes, vegetables, fruit, herbs, trees and shrubs! Promotes vigorous plant growth with abundant fruit and vegetable yields!   LEARN MORE   If you enjoy the Almanac Companion... Share with a Friend THE OLD FARMER SELECTED THESE PRODUCTS FOR YOU View More Product from The Old Farmer's Store Did a friend forward you this 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. *Please do not reply to this e-mail* © Yankee Publishing Inc. An Employee-Owned Company 1121 Main Street | P.O. Box 520 | Dublin, NH 03444 Contact Us View web version