Bee balm, growing chives, making great muffins, sunspots

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Thursday, April 18, 2024]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( A flower is looking through the ground, Blinking at the April weather; Now a child has seen the flower: Now they go and play together. –Harold Monro (1879–1932) [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [63 days until summer begins]( [Moon Phase Today]( [View the Moon Phase Calendar]( [When is the Next Full Moon?]( Today is the Best Day To have dental care pick fruit [Plan Ahead! See the Best Days for Every Activity.]( Question of the Day What is a cumulo-pileus cloud? How rare is it, and under what conditions is it likely to be formed? 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This native plant is beloved by hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies! Learn how to plant and grow bee balm flowers—a great addition to a pollinator garden! [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [What can t you do with a Hori Hori Knife? (title)]( [What can't you do with a Hori Hori Knife?]( The Hori Hori Knife is a gardening multi-tool like no other! You can sow seeds, weed, cut brush, and harvest your vegetables with it. It’s a staff favorite at the Almanac! [LEARN MORE]( [How to Grow Chives: The Complete Guide (image)]( [How to Grow Chives: The Complete Guide]( Chives are perennial members of the onion family that sport beautiful edible flowers. Plus, they’re a wonderful companion plant that helps deter pests. Here’s how to grow chives in your garden! [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Shipping Now! The Container Gardener s Handbook (title)]( [Shipping Now! 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