Chicken predators, clover lawn, volcanoes

[View Web Version]( [WEATHER]( [ASTRONOMY]( [GARDENING]( [CALENDAR]( [FOOD]( [ADVICE]( [STORE]( [Monet waterlilies] “I must have flowers, always, and always.” –Claude Monet (1840–1926) [Wednesday, May 16, 2018]( 136th day of the year [Summer begins in 36 days]( Janet Jackson (singer) was born on this day in 1966. Jim Henson (creator of The Muppets) died on this day in 1990. Question of the Day What does the abbreviation RSVP stand for? [Answer]( [Thermometers]( [Chicken Predators (image)]( Keeping Chickens Safe [Chicken Predators]( When I am asked what the most difficult aspect of raising backyard chickens is, without hesitation, I respond, “Keeping them safe from predators.” If you keep chickens long enough, eventually you’ll have a run-in with a predator. [READ MORE]( SPONSORED [Take your Garden from Dull to Dazzling]( Is your garden suffering from overall dullness? Do you envy your neighbor’s luscious landscape? Would you like to add a bit of bravura to your beds? If so, here are a 5 simple tips to help spice up your garden, patio or landscape. [LEARN MORE]( [Volcanoes: How to Measure Volcanic Eruptions (image)]( Volcanic Explosions [Volcanoes: How to Measure Volcanic Eruptions]( How do we determine the explosiveness of a volcanic eruption? Traditionally, the Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI) helps us measure volcano activity in order to forecast future eruptions and predict how widely the damage could reach.  [READ MORE]( [Almanac Wooden Sign]( Originally printed in The 1894 Old Farmer’s Almanac. Its practical advice is still relevant for people today. [LEARN MORE]( $14.97 [Sky Map (Star Chart): May 2018 (image)]( Find Our Largest Constellation [Sky Map (Star Chart): May 2018]( Look up with the May 2018 sky map to navigate the stars and constellations in the night sky. [READ MORE]( [Peony Drawer Liners]( Premium drawer liner sheets with a beautiful design and delicate fragrance of peony and lily of the valley with wisps of apple, amber, and peach.  [LEARN MORE]( $15.97 [Clover Comeback (image)]( Growing a Clover Lawn [Clover Comeback]( At one time, most lawns had at least some clover growing in them, with many consisting almost entirely of clover plants. Today, many lawn enthusiasts are trying to limit the use of pesticides and are again turning to clover. [READ MORE]( [Bee Brand Tote]( One side of this cotton bag resembles a vintage seed sack and the other has busy bees. [LEARN MORE]( $14.97 [Strawberry-Rhubarb Soup (image)]( Chilled Rhubarb Soup [Strawberry-Rhubarb Soup]( Our chilled Strawberry-Rhubarb Soup pairs tangy rhubarb and sweet strawberries for a refreshing spring or summer starter.  [READ MORE]( [The Old Farmer's Almanac Bottle Opener]( Features a cast iron opener with a weathered patina! [LEARN MORE]( $21.97 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.