Your planting zone, growing salvia, fruit kvass for health

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Friday, May 10, 2024]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( May is a green as no other, May is much sun through small leaves, May is soft earth, And apple-blossoms, And windows open to a South wind. —Amy Lowell (1874–1925) [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [41 days until summer begins]( [Moon Phase Today]( [View the Moon Phase Calendar]( [When is the Next Full Moon?]( Today is the Best Day To Today is the best day to do nothing, rest up, take a nap, enjoy! [Plan Ahead! See the Best Days for Every Activity.]( Question of the Day I heard on a radio program that you can keep your drainpipes open with a combination of baking soda and another ingredient that’s a common household product. What is it, and what are the amounts you use? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day What sound do porcupines make when they hug? – [Answer]( ADVERTISEMENT [When you’re tired of the flowers in your container dying (title)]( [When you’re tired of the flowers in your container dying]( Don’t despair! Meet the simple solution: the Flower Carpet rose. Plunk this beauty into a container and it will last for years! See 6 colorful photos illustrating how easily Flower Carpet works in containers. Never get container-envy again. [LEARN MORE]( [What Planting Zone Do I Live In? Updated USDA Plant Hardiness Map (image)]( [What Planting Zone Do I Live In? Updated USDA Plant Hardiness Map]( The Plant Hardiness Zone Map was updated for the 2024 gardening season with the addition of thousands more local weather stations. Look at your growing zone to understand which plants can survive your area’s climate. Did your planting zone change? [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Dig Into Container Gardening! (title)]( [Dig Into Container Gardening!]( 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]( [How to Grow Salvias: The Complete Salvia Flower Guide (image)]( [How to Grow Salvias: The Complete Salvia Flower Guide]( Perennial salvias (also known as “sage”) are heat-loving, deer-resistant plants that thrive from midsummer through fall. The bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds can’t resist them! Learn how to grow, cut back, and care for salvia flowers. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Order your 2024 Garden Guide today! (title)]( [Order your 2024 Garden Guide today!]( 128 inspiring pages on vegetables, flowers, herbs, houseplants; also recipes, DIY projects, and more! [LEARN MORE]( [Make Your Own Fermented Fruit Kvass (image)]( [Make Your Own Fermented Fruit Kvass]( Upgrade your health by integrating old-fashioned fermented beverages into your daily routine—such as this delicious fruit kvass. Learn how easy it is to make your own kvass, a fermented drink that’s probiotic-rich, refreshing, and hydrating! [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Advertise with The Old Farmer s Almanac! (title)]( [Advertise with The Old Farmer's Almanac!]( Get your business growing by advertising with The Old Farmer’s Almanac! Reach a large audience of passionate readers who value gardening and healthy living. Contact us today, and watch your business bloom! [LEARN MORE]( [Vegetable Container Gardening for Beginners (image)]( [Vegetable Container Gardening for Beginners]( Container gardening is the way to grow if you have a small space or you just like the look of colorful pots of tasty treats around your garden and patio. Here’s our guide on how to get started with vegetable container gardening. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Join the Almanac Club for only $29.99! (title)]( [Join the Almanac Club for only $29.99!]( Our Spring Blooms Sale is going on NOW! Join The Old Farmer’s Almanac Club for only $29.99 (reg. $37.97). This is the best club sale of the year, so don’t miss it! Use code BLOOM at checkout. [LEARN MORE]( [Dog Age Chart: How Old is My Dog in Human Years? (image)]( [Dog Age Chart: How Old is My Dog in Human Years?]( How old is your dog in human years? We used to simply multiply a dog’s age by seven. However, this calculation isn’t so cut-and-dried. See our dog age calculator and chart to discover your dog’s age. [READ MORE]( ☞ If you enjoy the Daily Almanac, [share with a friend]( ☜ [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [Shop The Old Farmer's Store]( [SMSbanner_blue]( [Get The Old Farmer’s Almanac Daily Update for Amazon Echo]( “Alexa, ask Farmer’s Almanac about today.” Did a friend forward you the briefing? You can [sign up here](. If you enjoy this newsletter, consider picking up a [copy of The Old Farmer’s Almanac](. Your support makes this all possible! Are you on social? Enjoy more Almanac wit & wisdom! [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( [Pinterest]( [Visit Almanac.com]( [Shop Our Store]( You received this email because you signed for updates from The Old Farmer's Almanac. If you do not wish to receive our regular e-mail newsletter in the future, please [click here to manage preferences](. Is Daily too much? [Switch to weekly](! *Please do not reply to this e-mail* © 2024 Yankee Publishing Inc. An Employee-Owned Company 1121 Main Street | P.O. Box 520 | Dublin, NH 03444 [Contact Us]( [View web version](