Why we call it May!, weather forecast, what to plant in May, best days

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Wednesday, May 1, 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.]( [50 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 What does auld lang syne mean? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day What pierces yet leaves no hole? – [Answer]( ADVERTISEMENT [Grow Big or Go Home! (title)]( [Grow Big or Go Home!]( For robust vegetables, fruit, and herbs try The Old Farmer’s Almanac Organic Tomato & Vegetable Plant Food! It’s an easy way to give your garden what it needs to thrive. [LEARN MORE]( [The Month of May 2024: Holidays, Fun Facts, Folklore (image)]( [The Month of May 2024: Holidays, Fun Facts, Folklore]( Celebrate the gorgeous month of May! Find out why this month is called “May” and which seven holidays are coming up. Plus, we have the May weather forecast, May Full Moon, gardening tips for May, seasonal recipes, folklore, and more to bring a smile to your day. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Top-Seller: The Handy Hoe (title)]( [Top-Seller: The Handy Hoe]( The Handy Hoe features a wooden handle, and angled blade to make digging, weeding, and uprooting easy! [LEARN MORE]( [What to Plant in May: Best Vegetables to Sow (image)]( [What to Plant in May: Best Vegetables to Sow]( What plants can you sow in May? Now that spring is officially in full swing, you may worry you’re behind in planting. Don’t! Here are ten tasty vegetable crops you can still start this month. 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[LEARN MORE]( [May Weather Forecast 2024: What Will The Weather be on Memorial Day Weekend? (image)]( [May Weather Forecast 2024: What Will The Weather be on Memorial Day Weekend?]( What weather can we expect for May 2024? It looks like spring continues with a warm, wet May. See the May forecast, as well as predictions for Mother’s Day and Memorial Day weekend! [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Handwarmer Mugs will Brighten Your Morning! (title)]( [Handwarmer Mugs will Brighten Your Morning!]( Have you ever seen our handwarmer mugs? Each one features a soft curve to keep your fingers warm on cool mornings. [LEARN MORE]( [2024 Best Days Calendar (image)]( [2024 Best Days Calendar]( See the 2024 “Best Days” to do certain activities—from losing weight to planting crops. The Old Farmer’s Almanac Best Days Calendar dates are based on several factors, including the position of the Moon in the 12 signs of the Zodiac, as well as the lunar phase. 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