Lyrids meteor showers, whiteflies on plants, hugelkultur raised beds

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Sunday, April 21, 2024]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( The shadows have their seasons, too. The feathery web of the budding maples cast down upon the sullen lawn bears but a faint relation to high summer's umbrageous weight and tunnellike continuum. –John Updike (1932–2009) [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [60 days until summer begins]( [Moon Phase Today]( [View the Moon Phase Calendar]( [When is the Next Full Moon?]( Today is the Best Day To begin diet to gain weight get married [Plan Ahead! See the Best Days for Every Activity.]( Question of the Day If light travels the speed of light because it has no mass, then why do they say that light cannot escape a black hole because of the gravity? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day What washes up on very small beaches? – [Answer]( ADVERTISEMENT [Fill your garden with fragrance (title)]( [Fill your garden with fragrance]( Beautiful gardens are certainly lovely to look at, but sweetly scented gardens take our enjoyment to a whole new level. Here are some simple tips for creating a fragrance-filled outdoor space—from large landscapes to tiny decks. [LEARN MORE]( [Is There a Meteor Shower Tonight? 2024 Meteor Showers Calendar: Times and Dates (image)]( [Is There a Meteor Shower Tonight? 2024 Meteor Showers Calendar: Times and Dates]( The Lyric Meteor peaks Apri1 21 into April 22. See the Almanac's 2024 Meteor Shower Calendar for the best viewing times, number per hour, and viewing tips to shooting stars! 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