Growing irises, plant supports, 3 evening planets

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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Thursday, May 13, 2021 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. Summer begins in 38 days Question of the Day What exactly does it mean to irradiate food? – Answer Puzzle of the Day The Tarheel State. (Name the U.S. state!) – Answer Come rambling awhile through this exquisite weather Of days that are fleet to pass, When the stem of the willow shoots out a green feather, And buttercups burn in the grass! –Edgar Fawcett (1847–1904) ADVERTISEMENT Irises The tall, beautiful iris, named after the Greek goddess who rode rainbows, comes in many magical colors. Despite its divine origins, this June bloomer is rugged, reliable, and easy to grow. Learn all about planting, growing, and caring for iris flowers.    READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT How To: Get Rid Of Deep Fat From Your Belly Millions of Americans suffer from deep fat. Researchers have now found out the reason why. It turns out there is a master switch that controls when the cells turn into energy and when they turn into fat. Learn how to flip the master switch right now.   LEARN MORE   Why Join (or Start) a Community Garden? Join (or start) a community garden! There are so many benefits beyond the camaraderie. Gardening alongside neighbors opens a world of possibilities.   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT How do I keep squirrels out of my bird feeder? When you hang this meshed bird feeder up, the squirrels shouldn’t be able to reach it! Attract your favorite neighborhood birds with this rich and lovely addition to your garden.   LEARN MORE   Plant Supports: It's a Holdup! Once plants are up and growing, some of them need a little support. Encouraging sprawling plants to grow up will keep the fruit cleaner and make it easier to harvest, along with giving the whole plant better exposure to the sun. A trellised plant can provide shade for a crop like lettuce that would...   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   Night Sky for May 2021 From May 12 to 15, see all three of the inner planets plus the lovely crescent Moon in a single view. Find viewing tips plus information about May’s Super Blood Moon Eclipse in this month’s Sky Watch by Bob Berman.   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   Fruit Salad Fruit salad is always a welcome addition to the table. With this colorful blend of fruit, take your fruit salad from average to amazing!   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT How can I make a beautiful bouquet in a mason jar? Display your fresh cut flowers in this classic mason jar with a handy frog lid!   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