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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Monday, May 10, 2021 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. Summer begins in 41 days Question of the Day Why is a nautical mile different from a land mile? – Answer Puzzle of the Day (Blank) waters run (Blank). (What's the saying? Fill in the blanks!) – Answer Among the changing months, May stands confest The sweetest, and in fairest colours dressed! Soft as the breeze that fans the smiling field; Sweet as the breath that opening roses yield. –James Thomson (1700–48) ADVERTISEMENT Summer Weather Forecast 2021: Hot, Stormy Summer On the Way Ready for summer? We sure are! Check out our forecast to see the Summer 2021 temperature and precipitation outlook for your area, compliments of Old Farmer’s Almanac meteorologist Michael Steinberg.   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Plant Summer Flowering Bulbs Now! Make your garden come alive this summer with fragrant bulbs like lilies. For a south of the border feel plant show-stopping dahlias and montbretia. No garden? Try agapanthus and canna in containers for a Mediterranean look.   LEARN MORE   Night Sky Map for May 2021: Asterisms Welcome to the Night Sky Map for May! This month, learn about asterisms, which are unofficial star patterns contained in constellations. They’re an easy—and entertaining—way to observe the night sky.   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Celebrity Trainer: “Muscle Loss in Seniors is Real, But It Doesn’t Have to Be" Tony Horton says he’s found a much more effective way to fight age-related muscle loss - and even build new muscle - that has nothing to do with exercise. Click Here To Watch His Presentation >>   LEARN MORE   Tomatoes Our Growing Tomatoes Guide takes you from planting to harvesting! Find out when to plant America’s favorite garden crop, the best way to grow tomatoes, how long it takes a tomato to bear fruit, and what tomatoes need to thrive. We’ll touch on how to transplant, stakes and cages,...   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   10 Great Sandwich Recipes Our all-time favorite sandwiches will brighten up your lunch with flavorful ingredients. This year, we’ve added several new sandwich recipes which are both easy-to-make and satisfying—including our Vermont Farm Sandwich (are you brave enough?), melty Grilled Cheese, and Turkey Green Apple Panini....   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Handy and high-quality cutting boards! Check out our selection of bamboo cutting boards with engravings of roosters, elegant trees, and more!   LEARN MORE   How to Cook Grains Chart Many of us want to eat more whole grains but are intimidated by how to cook grains. Don’t be! It’s not that different from what you do for rice. All you have to know is the grain-to-water ratio and how long to simmer—which we’ve provided in a handy chart that covers barley, buckwheat, oats, quinoa...   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Ever get annoyed with zippers that catch? Great for light jackets and backpacks (or just about anything with a zipper), pewter zipper pulls are fun and convenient! Helpful for people with arthritic hands, too!   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