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Seasonal advice, wit, and wisdom from your editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( [Friday, April 30, 2021]( [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [Summer begins in 51 days]( Question of the Day What's the best soap to use for cleaning aluminum siding? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day (Blank) waters run (Blank). (What's the saying? Fill in the blanks!) – [Answer]( [oak-tree] What does he plant who plants a tree? He plants cool shade and tender rain, And seed and bud of days to be, And years that fade and flush again. –Henry Cuyler Bunner (1855–96) ADVERTISEMENT [Almanac Gardening Club]( [Arbor Day 2021 (image)]( [Arbor Day 2021]( Arbor Day occurs this year on Friday, April 30. Dedicate a tree to someone who is special to you, and check out these facts about Arbor Day and the man who founded it. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Plant Summer Flowering Bulbs Now!]( Make your garden come alive this summer with fragrant bulbs like lilies. For a south of the border feel plant show-stopping dahlias and montbretia. No garden? Try agapanthus and canna in containers for a Mediterranean look. [LEARN MORE]( [Plant Summer Flowering Bulbs Now! (title)]( [How to Plant a Tree (image)]( [How to Plant a Tree]( Here are tips on how to plant a bare-root tree the right way—from digging the hole to watering the tree properly once it’s planted. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Shocking Report: #1 Cause of Weight Gain is Weedkiller]( Has your health been declining since 1996? Here’s why… [LEARN MORE]( [Shocking Report: #1 Cause of Weight Gain is Weedkiller (title)]( [When to Prune Trees and Shrubs (image)]( [When to Prune Trees and Shrubs]( Spring is the ideal time to inspect your trees and shrubs for winter damage. However, the best time for pruning a tree or shrub depends on when it blooms. Spring-flowering trees are pruned immediately after bloom; summer-flowering trees are in the winter. With this guide, learn which trees... [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Witty dish towels make vegetables fun!]( These cotton-linen blend dish towels featuring all-over retro style designs and punny embroidered slogans are sure to keep you grinning in the kitchen!  [LEARN MORE]( [Witty dish towels make vegetables fun! (title)]( [How to Espalier: Fruit Trees in Small Spaces (image)]( [How to Espalier: Fruit Trees in Small Spaces]( Want to grow a fruit tree but short on garden space? Here’s how to espalier your fruit tree—so it grows flat against a building wall or fence. This is a common technique for apple trees but works with pears, peaches, and other fruits. It’s sure to be an eye-catcher and also helps... [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [What's the best way to get rid of weeds in my garden?]( Vern Ader’s Weed Spinner is an innovative drill-driven weed removal tool that spins out weeds and their roots in one whirling motion. It’s essentially a long sturdy drill bit for your drill (drill not included). There’s no kneeling, bending, or getting your hands dirty. Weeds don’t stand a chance! [LEARN MORE]( [What's the best way to get rid of weeds in my garden? (title)]( [No-Bake Peanut Butter Balls (image)]( [No-Bake Peanut Butter Balls]( Our no-bake Peanut Butter Balls dipped in chocolate are always a crowd favorite. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Tell the temperature with this retro thermometer!]( This thermometer is designed to resemble a vintage advertising thermometer! Handmade in the USA from steel, this thermometer will be a welcome tool to check the temperature outside so you can get outside! [LEARN MORE]( [Tell the temperature with this retro thermometer! (title)]( If you enjoy the Almanac Companion... [Share with a Friend]( THE OLD FARMER SELECTED THESE PRODUCTS FOR YOU [Product]( [Product]( [Product]( [Product]( [View More Product from The Old Farmer's Store]( Did a friend forward you this briefing? You can [sign up here](. If you enjoy this newsletter, consider picking up a copy of [The Old Farmer's Almanac](. Your support makes this all possible! Are you on social? Enjoy more Almanac wit & wisdom! [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( [Pinterest]( [Twitter]( [Visit Almanac.com]( [Shop Our Store]( You received this email because you signed for updates from The Old Farmer's Almanac. If you do not wish to receive our regular e-mail newsletter in the future, please [click here to manage preferences](. *Please do not reply to this e-mail* © Yankee Publishing Inc. An Employee-Owned Company 1121 Main Street | P.O. Box 520 | Dublin, NH 03444 [Contact Us]( [View web version](