Bob's birthday, growing arborvitae, fruit kvass, caring for holly

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Wednesday, April 24, 2024]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( I watched the dawn come, Watched the spring dawn come. And the red sun shouldered his way up Through the grey, through the blue, Through the lilac mists. –Angelina Weld Grimké (1880–1958) [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [57 days until summer begins]( [Moon Phase Today]( [View the Moon Phase Calendar]( [When is the Next Full Moon?]( Today is the Best Day To breed animals brew beer or cider can or pickle vegetables and fruit make sauerkraut slaughter livestock [Plan Ahead! See the Best Days for Every Activity.]( Question of the Day What is a hot posset? I know it is a drink from the medieval times, but that is all. – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day What is the biggest ant in the world? – [Answer]( ADVERTISEMENT [Sustainable Gardening Made Simple! 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