Planting cosmos, growing mint, lunar eclipse this week

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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Sunday, May 23, 2021 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. Summer begins in 28 days Question of the Day What's the best way to tell whether I have dry rot in my house's beams? – Answer Puzzle of the Day Why are two pints of strawberries after they are eaten like persons singing? – Answer In the great gardens, after bright spring rain, We find sweet innocence come once again, White periwinkles, little pensionnaires With muslin gowns and shy and candid airs. –Dame Edith Sitwell (1887–1964) ADVERTISEMENT Cosmos Cosmos are annual flowers with colorful, daisy-like flowers that sit atop long, slender stems. Blooming throughout the summer months, they attract birds, bees, and butterflies to your garden. Growing easily from seeds, cosmos even survive in poor soil conditions! Here’s how to grow cosmos.   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Get cooking in a Gardenia Apron! Warm up the oven and throw on your apron! Enjoy your time in the kitchen this spring. This stunning kitchen apron evokes the fragrance of gardenias. Brighten up your kitchen with the Gardenia Apron!   LEARN MORE   Mint Mint practically grows itself; all you need to do is confine this spreading perennial herb to a container or confined bed to keep it from taking over your yard! It’s a wonderful herb that adds a fruity, aromatic flavor to foods and tea—plus, is useful for health remedies such as aiding digestion...   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Wind chimes with melodic sounds! Complete with intricate designs and melodic chimes, these wind chimes are sure to add peace and tranquility to your outdoor space!   LEARN MORE   Full Moon in May 2021 May’s full Moon reaches its peak on Wednesday, May 26! This full Moon will be the closest full Moon of the year, making it the second of two supermoons—don’t miss it! Plus, it will coincide with a total lunar eclipse in some areas. Here’s everything you should know about this month’s full Moon,...   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   When Is the Next Eclipse? | Eclipse Dates for 2021 See which eclipses will be visible during 2021 across North America.   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Click to read the full "Ode to a Cow"! The “Ode to a Cow” was originally printed in The 1936 Old Farmer’s Almanac. Its inspirational advice reminds us to take a pause in our busy lives. Plus, it’s a quality sign made in America!   LEARN MORE   Seven-Layer Salad This attractive Seven-Layer Salad looks great when assembled in a clear glass bowl.   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Dazzling garden stakes available now! Fun and fancy combine with functional to create these special garden stakes! Treat yourself to a lovely addition to your dream garden!    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