All about impatiens, growing chives, pickled peppers

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Monday, May 20, 2024]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( Would that thou could'st last for aye, Merry, ever-merry May! Made of sun-gleams, shade and showers, Bursting buds, and breathing flowers. –William D. Gallagher (1808–94) [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [31 days until summer begins]( [Moon Phase Today]( [View the Moon Phase Calendar]( [When is the Next Full Moon?]( Today is the Best Day To cut hair to encourage growth get married [Plan Ahead! See the Best Days for Every Activity.]( Question of the Day What is the origin of American football, and when was the first game played? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day Why do seagulls live by the sea? – [Answer]( ADVERTISEMENT [Lunar Calendar Wheel of the Year - Giclée Art Print (title)]( [Lunar Calendar Wheel of the Year - Giclée Art Print]( Created by New England artist Catherine Tween. This is a Lunar Calendar for 2024, in the style of a Wheel of the Year, designed to help us stay attuned to the Moon and seasons, and in harmony with the rhythms of nature. [LEARN MORE]( [How to Grow Impatiens: The Complete Impatiens Flower Guide (image)]( [How to Grow Impatiens: The Complete Impatiens Flower Guide]( Impatiens are one of the rare annual plants that will provide colorful blooms in shady gardens—so they’re also perfect for hanging baskets or containers on porches. Learn how to plant, grow, and care for impatiens. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Become a Container Gardening Pro! (title)]( [Become a Container Gardening Pro!]( The Container Gardener’s Handbook unveils the secrets to growing delicious veggies, dazzling flowers, and lush herbs in even the tiniest spaces. Discover expert tips for container selection, soil mixes, watering, and more! [LEARN MORE]( [How to Grow Chives: The Complete Guide (image)]( [How to Grow Chives: The Complete Guide]( Chives are perennial members of the onion family that sport beautiful edible flowers. Plus, they’re a wonderful companion plant that helps deter pests. Here’s how to grow chives in your garden! [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]( [Pickled Peppers (image)]( [Pickled Peppers]( Make a pint of pickled peppers (say that three times fast!). Just as we pickle cucumbers, it’s easy and fun to pickle any variety of peppers at home. Add their tangy flavor to a salad or a charcuterie board, or enjoy them as a snack. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Partner with The Old Farmer s Almanac! 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