Growing lilies, American robin, freezing food

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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Tuesday, May 18, 2021 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. Summer begins in 33 days Question of the Day Why is the ring finger sometimes called the medical finger? – Answer Puzzle of the Day The Sunflower State. (Name the U.S. state!) – Answer May changes moods just like a baby: Someone should have named it "Maybe." –The Old Farmer's Almanac, 1996 ADVERTISEMENT Lilies Everyone loves lilies. With large, showy blooms, lilies add striking elegance to the yard and garden from early to midsummer. Grown from bulbs, lilies are perennial flowers that will return year after year and require minimal care, provided that you plant them in the right place.    READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Try Neptune’s Harvest “Tomato & Veg” AND “Rose & Flowering” Fertilizers are made from organic ingredients including Fish, Seaweed, Molasses, Yucca and Humate. All things expert growers like to use. Greatly increases yield and quality of all plants. (800) 259-4769   LEARN MORE   Tips for Gardening in Small Spaces! Even if you have a small space for a garden, there are plenty of design ideas to make the most out of every inch! Whether you wish to grow vegetables or flowers, see our small space gardening tips.    WATCH VIDEO   ADVERTISEMENT Slim & Healthy After 60: All It Takes is 1 Small Change Former Idol star was suffering from digestive discomfort, fatigue, and more serious health issues. That has all changed…He lost weight, feels great, and it was all without some crazy diet or strenuous exercise program. Watch how he did it here >>   LEARN MORE   How Long Does Food Last in the Freezer? How long can you freeze food for before it’s no longer safe to eat? See this frozen food storage chart to find out whether or not you can freeze cheese, how long you can freeze chicken for, how long meat lasts in the freezer, and much more. Plus, find tips for freezing foods ...   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   Bird Sounds: American Robin The American Robin is one of North America’s most common and beloved songbirds. Take a listen to their cheery song and learn some surprising facts about the robin.   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Dazzling wine bottle lights for summer nights! A brushed metal wine stopper with a trail of warm LED multi-colored lights to illuminate your favorite bottle after you drink it!   LEARN MORE   The Most Nutritious Vegetables You Can Grow When it comes to growing our own food, we often think in terms of yields—how much, how big, how often. Fair enough, but putting the nutritional value of homegrown fruit and vegetables at the fore of a planting plan makes good sense; after all, healthful foods are the goal. Here are the some of the...   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Get gardening inspiration every day! The Gift of Gardening is a lovely illustrated book filled with inspirational quotes and interesting facts harvested from The Old Farmer‘s Almanac. It is the perfect gift for the garden enthusiast!   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