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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Wednesday, May 12, 2021 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. Summer begins in 39 days Question of the Day Why is the police department of London called Scotland Yard? – Answer Puzzle of the Day What part of a fish is heaviest? – Answer May is bee in blossom, May is birds a-nesting, May is picking violets on a hill; May is young and twenty, May is Sunday-besting, May is eager Jack and willing Jill. –The Old Farmer's Almanac, 1961 ADVERTISEMENT Cannas Cannas are among the most colorful summer bulbs—as flamboyant as their tropical American ancestry—with ruffled spikes tapering to refined buds.   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT 3 Dangerous Ingredients You're Feeding Your Dog Are you harming your dog by feeding them the wrong food? There are 3 dangerous ingredients that no dog should ever eat, and if you are giving them to your dog then you might be slowly harming it.   LEARN MORE   How the Skies Change With Spring Spring’s metamorphosis in the garden is grabbing our attention but a quick upward glance shows the sky is radically changing, too! Your location matters as well. See how the skies change in spring.   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT What's trending for 2021 gardens? Find out in The Old Farmer’s Almanac Garden Guide! Learn more about staying on top of 2021 gardening trends like sharing your prizewinning vegetables over Instagram and creating gorgeous foliage bouquets!   LEARN MORE   10 Best Cookie Recipes A fresh batch of warm, chewy cookies is always a treat. From our Blue Ribbon Chocolate Chip to beloved Cowboy Cookies, see ten of our readers’ favorite cookie recipes. Our best cookie recipes are easy to bake, too.   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Beautiful and lightly scented drawer liners! These lovely drawer liners are perfect for your drawers, cabinets, and shelves.    LEARN MORE   Purslane: Health Benefits and Recipes Purslane, or Portulaca oleracea, is a garden weed that is edible and has many health benefits. Find out the benefits of the purslane plant here, and get a purslane recipe!   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT What is my guide to spring weather and gardening? The Old Farmer’s Almanac is your trusty companion for spring! Always timely, topical, and distinctively “useful, with a pleasant degree of humor,” the Almanac is sure to help you plant by the Moon’s phases, get scrumptious vegetables growing, look out for storms, and more!   LEARN MORE   Natural Home Remedies for Spring Allergies In most regions, spring brings on a pollen assault! For days—sometimes weeks—pollen fills the air and our stuffed-up sinuses deliver the message. Here are some home remedies for allergies and stuffed-up sinuses.    READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT This rock can tell you about the weather! When you wake up and wonder, “What is the weather like today?” This hilarious Almanac Weather Rock will have the answer! And even better: It’s made in picturesque Bethlehem, New Hampshire from local lumber!   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