Basic lawn care, May Day, lilacs, trash can taters

[View Web Version]( [WEATHER]( [ASTRONOMY]( [GARDENING]( [CALENDAR]( [FOOD]( [ADVICE]( [STORE]( [may day] And Phillida, with garlands gay, Was made the Lady of the May. –Nicholas Breton (1545–1626) [Tuesday, May 1, 2018]( 121st day of the year [Summer begins in 51 days]( Ariel Gade (actress) was born on this day in 1997. Spike Jones (band leader, musician, & comedian) died on this day in 1965. Question of the Day How did the Rock of Gibraltar get to be part of Great Britain? [Answer]( [ofa-gg-order-2018-336x280.jpg]( [Basic Lawn Care: Fertilizing, Seeding, Weeding, Mowing (image)]( Lawn Care Basics [Basic Lawn Care: Fertilizing, Seeding, Weeding, Mowing]( If you’re growing a lawn, how do you take care of it?  By lawn, we mean a green grass lawn (as there are alternatives). As with many plants, the secret is providing enough nutrients and practicing weed control—plus, mowing the grass properly. The more you let nature do the work for you, the easier it will be to care for your lawn. [READ MORE]( SPONSORED [Bring Some Balance into Your Garden!]( These 8 “infinity” stones, thoughtfully balanced, symbolize safety and hope for a traveler moving along life’s path. As a gift for a friend or in your own garden they show friendship and welcome all who pass by. [LEARN MORE]( [Lilacs (image)]( Lovely Lilacs [Lilacs]( Who doesn’t love lilacs? The ideal lilac shrub has about 10 canes and produces flowers at eye-level—all the better to enjoy that sweet, haunting fragrance. [READ MORE]( SPONSORED [Looking for American-Made Gifts?]( Look no more! North Country Wind Bells® has been creating high-quality wind bells in the state of Maine since 1975. With 6 collections, 64 melodies, and over 100 personalizing options, North Country is your source for that perfect American-made present.  [LEARN MORE]( [Growing Potatoes in a Trash Can (image)]( Trash Can Potatoes! [Growing Potatoes in a Trash Can]( View this video of a great gardening container for growing potatoes—and experience the fun of trash can gardening with Janice Stillman, Editor of The Old Farmer's Almanac. [WATCH VIDEO]( [Be The Black Sheep Metal Sign]( Encourage people that share your fun side! Made in the USA like a rust-proof street sign to hang indoors or outside. [LEARN MORE]( $26.95 [What is May Day? (image)]( Happy May Day! [What is May Day?]( This article describes the traditions of May Day and how the May 1st celebration began. [READ MORE]( [Farmers' Market List Notepads]( Perfect for recording grocery needs or tasks. Each pad features a positive message and a magnet for hanging up in a handy spot. [LEARN MORE]( $3.99 [Lemony Asparagus and Spring Pea Salad with Roasted Almonds (image)]( Spring Pea Salad [Lemony Asparagus and Spring Pea Salad with Roasted Almonds](   [READ MORE]( [Papillon Foaming Hand Soap Napkin Set]( This convenient caddy includes a large bottle of premium foaming hand soap and a package of matching hostess napkins, making your counters both neat and beautiful for family and guests. [LEARN MORE]( $19.99 QUICK CLICKS - [7-Day Forecast]( - [2-Month Forecast]( - [Moon Phase Calendar]( - [Best Days—Astrological Timetable]( [WEATHER]( [ASTRONOMY]( [GARDENING]( [CALENDAR]( [FOOD]( [ADVICE]( [STORE]( [facebook]( [twitter]( [pinterest]( [Instagram]( [Google Plus]( New to this newsletter? It’s free! [Sign up here.]( You are receiving this e-mail message because you subscribed at our Web site: Almanac.com If you do not wish to receive our regular e-mail newsletters in the future, please [click here to manage your preferences or unsubscribe](. *Please do not reply to this e-mail* [Visit our Web site Help page]( to report corrections or inquire about your online account, products, editorial, and technical issues. For reprinting and reuse, see our [Terms of Use](. © 2018 Yankee Publishing Inc. All rights reserved.