Picnic recipes, what is a supermoon?, growing zucchini

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( [Saturday, May 14, 2022]( [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [38 days until summer begins]( Question of the Day I am an actuary. Often people ask me about the origin of the word. Do you have an answer? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day Why did the spider buy a car? – [Answer]( And only where the forest fires have sped, Scorching relentlessly the cool north lands, A sweet wild flower lifts its purple head, And, like some gentle spirit sorrow-fed, It hides the scars with almost human hands. –Emily Pauline Johnson (1861-1913) ADVERTISEMENT [Tesselaar]( [15 Picnic Recipes for Sunny Days! (image)]( [15 Picnic Recipes for Sunny Days!]( Pack a picnic and make some memories! We’ve got some delicious portable picnic food ideas—bean and potato salads, chicken salads, and fun sandwiches. Plus, we have warm-weather drinks and yummy picnic desserts, including our best brownies.  [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Texture is Tops!]( Color and shape play an important role in garden design, but we often forget how texture can add interest and impact to any space—large or small. Watch this short how-to video to learn how you can introduce texture to your garden. [LEARN MORE]( [Texture is Tops! (title)]( [What Is a Supermoon? (image)]( [What Is a Supermoon?]( There are four supermoons in 2022! The first happens in May. What is a supermoon, exactly? We agree that it’s a catchy word and anything that encourages us to explore the night sky is positive—but let’s also get our facts straight. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Own our newest publication!]( The Flower Gardener’s Handbook has a flexi-bound softcover that’s easy to clean, so it can travel with you right into the garden. This sure-to-be-essential planting guide is the best garden companion since the spade and trowel! [LEARN MORE]( [Own our newest publication! (title)]( [Zucchini (image)]( [Zucchini]( Zucchini is known to be staggeringly productive. But there are some pitfalls such as poor pollination and pests to avoid if you wish to have a prolific harvest. In our growing guide, we’ll cover planting through harvesting and also share tips and tricks to sidestep common problems. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [The “Greatest Gardening Magazine” is Here!]( To quote our readers, the Almanac Garden Guide is “no ordinary magazine.” Imagine the country’s best-selling garden experts sharing their knowledge in ONE place. If you pick up ONE gardening magazine this year, treat yourself to the Garden Guide. Take a look inside—and get inspired! [LEARN MORE]( [The “Greatest Gardening Magazine” is Here! (title)]( [Eating Dandelions: Harvesting, Cleaning, and Cooking (image)]( [Eating Dandelions: Harvesting, Cleaning, and Cooking]( My mother dosed her family with generous amounts of dandelion greens as soon as she discovered their bright leaves poking up through the thatch of the back lawn. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Weeding CAN be fun!]( Putting care into your lawn or garden means pulling weeds. It takes time and effort to get down into the beds and dig out each one. The Weed Spinner will eliminate the need to kneel, and makes weeding fun! [LEARN MORE]( [Weeding CAN be fun! (title)]( [Gardening Methods: Containers, Raised Beds, Raised Rows, and More (image)]( [Gardening Methods: Containers, Raised Beds, Raised Rows, and More]( Once you have decided what you want to grow, consider where and how to do it. Here’s an overview of some of the most popular gardening methods that will help you plan your garden this year. [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! [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](