May Day morning, the language of flowers, eating violets

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Tuesday, April 30, 2024]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( Where shall we keep the holiday, And duly greet the entering May? Too strait and low our cottage doors, And all unmeet our carpet floors; Nor spacious court, nor monarch's hall, Suffice to hold the festival. –Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803–82) [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [51 days until summer begins]( [Moon Phase Today]( [View the Moon Phase Calendar]( [When is the Next Full Moon?]( Today is the Best Day To castrate animals [Plan Ahead! See the Best Days for Every Activity.]( Question of the Day We often hear the expression “brinksmanship.” Does this mean diplomacy to the brink of war or sanctions? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day What is never out of sight? – [Answer]( ADVERTISEMENT [Create a Bee-Friendly Garden (title)]( [Create a Bee-Friendly Garden]( Saving the bees isn’t an easy job, but there are a few things we can all do to help! It’s easy to create a perfect bee-friendly garden—large or small —just about anywhere, if you know where to start. Learn how. [LEARN MORE]( [May Day 2024: What Is May Day? (image)]( [May Day 2024: What Is May Day?]( May Day (May 1) celebrates the return of spring! Learn about the origins of May Day and fun traditions, from surprise flower baskets to the maypole. Don’t forget to wash your face with morning dew on May 1 for good luck. Here are 10 ways to “bring in the May.” [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [More than just a book, it s a journey! 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[LEARN MORE]( [Making a Beautiful Bouquet of Flowers (image)]( [Making a Beautiful Bouquet of Flowers]( Here’s a foolproof approach to making a flower bouquet—whether you grow your own flowers or are selecting flowers at a local market. Also, see which flowers are best for long-lasting bouquets. [READ MORE]( 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]( [Wild Violets Are Edible! Discover Their Benefits and Uses (image)]( [Wild Violets Are Edible! Discover Their Benefits and Uses]( Have you seen wild violets emerge this spring? Learn all about the common blue violet, which you can not only eat but also use as medicine in your home! 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