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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Friday, April 30, 2021 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. Summer begins in 51 days Question of the Day What's the best soap to use for cleaning aluminum siding? – Answer Puzzle of the Day (Blank) waters run (Blank). (What's the saying? Fill in the blanks!) – Answer What does he plant who plants a tree? He plants cool shade and tender rain, And seed and bud of days to be, And years that fade and flush again. –Henry Cuyler Bunner (1855–96) ADVERTISEMENT Arbor Day 2021 Arbor Day occurs this year on Friday, April 30. Dedicate a tree to someone who is special to you, and check out these facts about Arbor Day and the man who founded it.   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Plant Summer Flowering Bulbs Now! Make your garden come alive this summer with fragrant bulbs like lilies. For a south of the border feel plant show-stopping dahlias and montbretia. No garden? Try agapanthus and canna in containers for a Mediterranean look.   LEARN MORE   How to Plant a Tree Here are tips on how to plant a bare-root tree the right way—from digging the hole to watering the tree properly once it’s planted.   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Shocking Report: #1 Cause of Weight Gain is Weedkiller Has your health been declining since 1996? Here’s why…   LEARN MORE   When to Prune Trees and Shrubs Spring is the ideal time to inspect your trees and shrubs for winter damage. However, the best time for pruning a tree or shrub depends on when it blooms. Spring-flowering trees are pruned immediately after bloom; summer-flowering trees are in the winter. With this guide, learn which trees...   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Witty dish towels make vegetables fun! These cotton-linen blend dish towels featuring all-over retro style designs and punny embroidered slogans are sure to keep you grinning in the kitchen!    LEARN MORE   How to Espalier: Fruit Trees in Small Spaces Want to grow a fruit tree but short on garden space? Here’s how to espalier your fruit tree—so it grows flat against a building wall or fence. This is a common technique for apple trees but works with pears, peaches, and other fruits. It’s sure to be an eye-catcher and also helps...   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT What's the best way to get rid of weeds in my garden? Vern Ader’s Weed Spinner is an innovative drill-driven weed removal tool that spins out weeds and their roots in one whirling motion. It’s essentially a long sturdy drill bit for your drill (drill not included). There’s no kneeling, bending, or getting your hands dirty. Weeds don’t stand a chance!   LEARN MORE   No-Bake Peanut Butter Balls Our no-bake Peanut Butter Balls dipped in chocolate are always a crowd favorite.   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Tell the temperature with this retro thermometer! This thermometer is designed to resemble a vintage advertising thermometer! Handmade in the USA from steel, this thermometer will be a welcome tool to check the temperature outside so you can get outside!   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