Hummingbird nectar, building a chicken coop, fiddleheads!

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( [Monday, May 2, 2022]( [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [50 days until summer begins]( Question of the Day What does auld lang syne mean? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day What pierces yet leaves no hole? – [Answer]( [phillida-coridon] And Phillida, with garlands gay, Was made the lady of the May. –Nicholas Breton (1545–1626) ADVERTISEMENT [Learn more about RevenueStripe...]( [How to Make Hummingbird Nectar (image)]( [How to Make Hummingbird Nectar]( Who doesn’t love hummingbirds? Hummingbird nectar is simple to make at home, but you do need to use the right ingredients. Learn how to make homemade hummingbird food and attract hummingbirds to your garden! [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [How To: Get Rid Of Deep Fat From Your Belly]( Millions of Americans suffer from deep fat. 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[LEARN MORE]( [The Perfect Mother s Day Gift (title)]( [Fiddleheads: Where They Grow and How They Taste (image)]( [Fiddleheads: Where They Grow and How They Taste]( Harvesting fiddleheads—the young tips of the ostrich fern—is an early spring tradition that dates back centuries. Discover where fiddleheads grow, what they taste like, and a couple of fiddlehead recipes. Plus, learn about magical fern folklore, history, and healing powers! [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Try our Garden Planner for FREE!]( The Old Farmer’s Almanac Garden Planner is an easy-to-use online program that helps you plan your garden! Whether you want to create a backyard garden for vegetables, a kitchen garden for herbs, or a beautiful flower garden, Garden Planner will help you create the best layout for your space—plus provide all your sowing and planting dates! [LEARN MORE]( [Try our Garden Planner for FREE! (title)]( [Cream of Fiddleheads Soup (image)]( [Cream of Fiddleheads Soup]( Early spring means fiddleheads! These are the young, tightly curled fronds of the ostrich fern (Matteuccia struthiopteris). If you can’t find fiddleheads, you could try this soup with sliced fresh asparagus, but we urge you to try and hunt down these delightful… [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Learn more about RevenueStripe...]( If you enjoy the Daily Almanac... [Share with a Friend]( THE OLD FARMER SELECTED THESE PRODUCTS FOR YOU [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [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! 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