Mars-Jupiter conjunction, squash bugs, nettle's many uses

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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Friday, May 27, 2022 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. 25 days until summer begins Question of the Day What did tornadoes sound like before there were freight trains? – Answer Puzzle of the Day What do you get when you cross a cocker spaniel, a French poodle and a rooster? – Answer Sing me a song of idle days, When Spring is queen over woods and ways! –Francis W. Bourdillon (1852–1921) ADVERTISEMENT Night Sky for May 2022 May ends with a couple of great planet-spotting opportunities. See the slender crescent Moon meet Venus. And watch Jupiter and Mars get increasing close, culminating in a conjunction where they’ll appear only a Moon’s-width apart.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Cosmetic Surgeon: Loose Jowls? Do This At Home Every Day Droopy skin is one of the biggest signs of aging. This beauty expert has the perfect solution. Watch This Video Now!   LEARN MORE   Squash Bugs Squash bugs can be the bane of a gardener’s existence! Here are tips on how to identify, control, and get rid of squash bugs in your garden.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Try our Garden Planner for FREE! The Old Farmer’s Almanac Garden Planner is an easy-to-use online program that helps you plan your garden! Whether you want to create a backyard garden for vegetables, a kitchen garden for herbs, or a beautiful flower garden, Garden Planner will help you create the best layout for your space—plus provide all your sowing and planting dates!   LEARN MORE   Stinging Nettle: Plant of a Thousand Uses One of the first “weeds” to thrive early in the year is wild nettle (Urtica dioica). They’re pretty easy to find. This wild plant has hundreds of uses, from culinary to medicinal. Discover the many ways that you can benefit from nettles in the kitchen and in the garden.     READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Enjoy a robust harvest this year! Give your vegetable garden a boost with The Old Farmer’s Almanac Organic Tomato & Vegetable Plant Food! It provides protien-based nutrition, perfect for indoor and outdoor use.   LEARN MORE   Holy Moley! Moles and Lawn Damage Moles have the potential to ruin your lush-green, meticulously manicured lawn. Chances are, you don’t have anything nice to say about them, but beyond their digging, they provide some benefits. Read on to learn more.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT The “Greatest Gardening Magazine” is Here! To quote our readers, the Almanac Garden Guide is “no ordinary magazine.” Imagine the country’s best-selling garden experts sharing their knowledge in ONE place. If you pick up ONE gardening magazine this year, treat yourself to the Garden Guide. Take a look inside—and get inspired!   LEARN MORE   How to Grill Kabobs and Skewers (Plus Great Kabob Recipes!) Kabobs are a great way to cook meat; when grilled on skewers, meat cooks more evenly and tastes juicier. What’s the best way to cook kabobs on the grill? What are the best meats for kabobs? How do you use skewers? See our tips—plus 5 kabob recipes.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT If you enjoy the Daily Almanac... 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