Bees vs. Wasps, building a flower bed, berry-rhubarb pie

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors ADVERTISEMENT [Dr Jimz Natural Fertilizer]( [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Saturday, April 13, 2024]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( Our love is woven Of a thousand strands— The cool fragrance of the first lilac At morning, The first dew on the grass, The smell of wild mint in the wood, The pungent and earthy smell of ground ivy crushed under our feet; Songs of birds, songs of great poets. –May Sinclair (1863–1946) [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [68 days until summer begins]( [Moon Phase Today]( [View the Moon Phase Calendar]( [When is the Next Full Moon?]( Today is the Best Day To Today is the best day to do nothing, rest up, take a nap, enjoy! [Plan Ahead! See the Best Days for Every Activity.]( Question of the Day Does the North Star ever change? In other words, will Polaris always be the North Star? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day What did one hurricane say to the other hurricane? – [Answer]( ADVERTISEMENT [Shipping Now! The Container Gardener s Handbook (title)]( [Shipping Now! The Container Gardener's Handbook]( Perfect for brand-new and experienced gardeners alike, The Old Farmer’s Almanac Container Gardener’s Handbook promises bountiful harvests and captivatingly colorful arrangements in pots—the ultimate small-space gardens. [LEARN MORE]( [Building a Raised Flower Bed: Planning, Preparing, Building (image)]( [Building a Raised Flower Bed: Planning, Preparing, Building]( While I’ve been growing flowers, herbs, and veggies for decades, building a raised flower bed was a first. What I realized through the process is that it really is so simple and straightforward! Come along to see just how easy it is to add a new raised flower bed, including a short supply… [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Order your 2024 Garden Guide today! (title)]( [Order your 2024 Garden Guide today!]( 128 inspiring pages on vegetables, flowers, herbs, houseplants; also recipes, DIY projects, and more! [LEARN MORE]( [Choosing a Flower Bed Design: Which Flowers Should You Plant? (image)]( [Choosing a Flower Bed Design: Which Flowers Should You Plant?]( “Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder,” or so claim the Greek philosophers who initially pondered the saying. When planning your garden, let’s ponder what is beautiful to YOU and lifts your spirits. See 4 ideas or themes on flowers to plant in your raised flower bed.… [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Enjoy a bountiful harvest of gardening tips! (title)]( [Enjoy a bountiful harvest of gardening tips!]( Join the Old Farmer’s Almanac Gardening Club and get our best gardening publications, plus exclusive access to an online library of gardening wisdom. Grow your knowledge (and your garden!) all year-round. [LEARN MORE]( [Bugs that Buzz! Wasps, Bees, and Hornets: What's the Difference? (image)]( [Bugs that Buzz! Wasps, Bees, and Hornets: What's the Difference?]( Bzzz… Here’s a secret: all “bees” are not created equal. Bees, wasps, and hornets may look alike and belong to the same order of insects called Hymenoptera, but they are different insects. How can you distinguish between a bee, a wasp, and a hornet? Let’s take a look! [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Try our Garden Planner for FREE! (title)]( [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]( [Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie (image)]( [Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie]( Perfect for spring and summer, this Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie delivers a crave-worthy sweet tart flavor. 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