Planting peanuts, picnic recipes, Chelsea chop, grow your coffee?

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors ADVERTISEMENT [Dr Jimz Natural Fertilizer]( [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Saturday, May 25, 2024]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( When elm leaves are as big as a shilling, Plant kidney beans, if to plant 'em you're willing; When elm leaves are as big as a penny, You must plant kidney beans, if you mean to have any. –Proverb [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [26 days until summer begins]( [Moon Phase Today]( [View the Moon Phase Calendar]( [When is the Next Full Moon?]( Today is the Best Day To harvest belowground crops set posts or pour concrete [Plan Ahead! See the Best Days for Every Activity.]( Question of the Day What did tornadoes sound like before there were freight trains? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day What do you get when you cross a rooster and a duck? – [Answer]( 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]( [How to Grow Peanuts: The Complete Guide (image)]( [How to Grow Peanuts: The Complete Guide]( We “dig” the fresh taste of homegrown peanuts. Not only are they nutritious legumes, but also peanuts fix the soil! Short-season peanuts can even be grown in northern climates. Learn how to plant, grow, and harvest peanuts. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Get ready to garden! (title)]( [Get ready to garden!]( The Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook contains “down-to-earth” guidance on cultivating, harvesting, and storing 30+ veggies, plus advice on soil, water, fertilizer, seed-saving, pests, and more! [LEARN MORE]( [15 Picnic Recipes for Sunny Days! (image)]( [15 Picnic Recipes for Sunny Days!]( Summertime is picnic time. Pack a picnic and make some memories! Fill your basket with these delicious portable sandwiches, bean and potato salads, chicken salads, and yummy drinks and desserts. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Did someone order a Cup of Love? (title)]( [Did someone order a Cup of Love?]( Find your new favorite mug at the Old Farmer’s Store! We offer a wide selection featuring heart-warming designs for gardeners, birders, and fans of the outdoors! [LEARN MORE]( [How to Do the Chelsea Chop for Better Blooms (image)]( [How to Do the Chelsea Chop for Better Blooms]( What is the Chelsea chop? A new hairdo, dance craze, or fancy cut of meat? Nope, it’s just a pruning technique. By cutting back perennials in early summer, you can get better blooms, over a longer period, and stop your plants from becoming leggy! Here’s how it’s done. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Crafted in the Pine Tree State! 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