May Day, sweet jasmine, planting a pot, busy beehives

May is here! [View Web Version]( [WEATHER]( [ASTRONOMY]( [GARDENING]( [CALENDAR]( [FOOD]( [ADVICE]( [STORE]( [bee] Hebe's here, May is here! The air is fresh and sunny; And the miser-bees are busy Hoarding golden honey! –Thomas Bailey Aldrich (1836–1907) [Wednesday, May 1, 2019]( 121st day of the year [Summer begins in 51 days]( Tim McGraw (country singer) was born on this day in 1967. Spike Jones (band leader, musician, & comedian) died on this day in 1965. Question of the Day Why are weather forecasters called meteorologists? [Answer]( [Garden Planner App > Learn More]( [May Day 2019: What is May Day? (image)]( Remember May Day? [May Day 2019: What is May Day?]( Celebrate May Day 2019! Though it may seem quaint now, in decades past, the May Day Basket—like the ancient act of dancing around the Maypole — was a widespread rite of spring in the United States and other countries. Discover the traditions of this holiday and how the May 1 celebration began! [READ MORE]( SPONSORED [This Toxic Vegetable Is The #1 Danger In Your Diet]( This vegetable could be toxic to your health and may actually be causing weight gain, digestive issues, brain fog, and fatigue. [LEARN MORE]( [The Month of May 2019: Holidays, Fun Facts, Folklore (image)]( Welcome May! [The Month of May 2019: Holidays, Fun Facts, Folklore]( Celebrate the gorgeous month of May! The Sun is warming, the birds are chirping, the flowers are blooming, and the garden is growing. See what fun and interesting days May has to offer—from holidays to history to advice. [READ MORE]( [Moon Shiners Sun-Powered Mason Jar Lids]( SAVE 42% ($5 off) Light up your walkway, driveway, or patio. Display your favorite treasures with illumination. [LEARN MORE]( $6.95 [How to Plant in Pots Correctly in 5 Steps (image)]( Planting a Flower Pot [How to Plant in Pots Correctly in 5 Steps]( How to do you plant flowers in a pot or container? What do you put in the bottom of your planter? How do you ensure drainage? I attended an outdoor container gardening lecture at The Boston Flower and Garden Show and thought I’d share tips on how to create a basic planter. [READ MORE]( [The Old Farmer's Almanac All-Natural Ant Repellent]( Repels Black, Red, Fire, Crazy, Sweet, and Carpenter Ants! [LEARN MORE]( $11.97 [Jasmine (image)]( Sweet Jasmine! [Jasmine]( The sweetly-scented jasmine flower can fill a room or a garden with its heady scent. Though jasmine is a vine usually grown outdoors, some varieties can also be grown as houseplants. There is some confusion regarding jasmine and which variety is fragrant. Read more about growing jasmine. [READ MORE]( [Vern Ader’s Weed Spinner]( Remove weeds and their roots in one quick spin! The action is fast and the result is very satisfying! What’s more, there’s no kneeling, bending, or getting your hands dirty. [LEARN MORE]( $15.99 [Beekeeping 101: Choosing a Type of Beehive (image)]( Choosing a Beehive [Beekeeping 101: Choosing a Type of Beehive]( Before your bees arrive, you must consider where they are going to live. There are three basic types of beehives. Let’s figure out which style is right for you.  [READ MORE]( [Glass Sun Catchers]( Oodles of colors and designs to choose from! [LEARN MORE]( $5.99-$12.95 THE OLD FARMER SELECTED THESE PRODUCTS FOR YOU [Product]( [Product]( [Product]( [Product]( [Product]( [Product]( [Product]( [Product]( [Product]( [Product]( [Product]( [Product]( [Product]( [Product]( [Product]( [Product]( 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]( 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](. You can [change your email address here]( *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](. © 2019 Yankee Publishing Inc. All rights reserved.