Perennials vs. annuals, plant pH and your soil, party planning

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Friday, May 24, 2024]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( Oh to have you in May, To talk with you under the trees, Dreaming throughout the day, Drinking the wine–like breeze. –Paul Laurence Dunbar (1872–1906) [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [27 days until summer begins]( [Moon Phase Today]( [View the Moon Phase Calendar]( [When is the Next Full Moon?]( Today is the Best Day To begin a diet to lose weight go camping quit smoking straighten hair wean animals or children [Plan Ahead! See the Best Days for Every Activity.]( Question of the Day How long does a cow stay in calf? And can a cow support more than one calf? 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