Petunia care, butterfly gardening, poison ivy ID and remedies

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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. Summer begins in 24 days Question of the Day Is one flower, more than any other, traditional for decorating graves? – Answer Puzzle of the Day Why ought the stars to be good astronomers? – Answer A wet May will fill a byre full of hay. –Proverb ADVERTISEMENT Petunias Pretty petunias are one of the most popular flowers because of their exceptional blooms and long flowering period. As with most annuals, they get leggy by midsummer, so you’ll want to prune the shoots back to about half their length. See how to plant and take care of your petunias to keep them ...   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Have a boat or a cabin and need a place to go? Problem solved with an electric incinerating toilet. INCINOLET is clean, quiet, and best of all - simple!   LEARN MORE   Butterfly Gardening Letting all that milkweed grow around my yard has paid off, and we have some monarch butterfly caterpillars in there chomping away! Here’s how to create a butterfly garden—from a mud puddle to plants!   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT 4 Warning Signs Your Dog Is Giving You According to Dr. Marty Goldstein, one of the top veterinarians in the world, many dogs are at risk of serious health issues… but their owners may be missing the warning signs.   LEARN MORE   Pasta With Greens and Feta Pasta and greens make a marvelous combination—plus, a tasty and nutritious change of pace from the usual tomato sauce.   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Handy gardening tools with lovely designs! These garden trowels and transplanters feature wide, large blades that hold large amounts of soil and extra-strong designs that won’t bend, even in the toughest soil type. Plus, they have bright designs to keep your garden cheery!   LEARN MORE   Creative Ways to Eat More Vegetables Not fond of veggies? Or, just looking for creative ideas to add more vegetables to your menu to get to that five times a day recommendation? We have 10 creative, fresh ideas on eating more vegetables!   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Get out to the market with delightful tote bags! Double-sided market totes perfect for all your shopping needs! These tote bags of durable canvas will easily transport all your fresh fruits and veggies!   LEARN MORE   Poison Ivy: Identifying and Treating Poison Ivy Rashes Misconceptions about poison ivy have led desperate sufferers to adopt some pretty bizarre cures. Here are some tried-and-true home remedies that can be helpful in treating poison ivy rash. But the best way to foil the itch is by minding the old saying, “Leaflets three, let it be.”   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Beautiful and lightly scented drawer liners! These lovely drawer liners are perfect for your drawers, cabinets, and shelves.    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