May Day, weather lore, ants on peonies

May Day, weather lore, ants on peonies Having trouble reading this email? [View Online Version]( [The OFA Companion Header Logo]( April 30, 2017 --------------------------------------------------------------- [WEATHER]( [ASTRONOMY]( [GARDENING]( [CALENDAR]( [FOOD]( [ADVICE]( [STORE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [flowers-765030_1920.jpg] The flowers in the breeze are swaying, swaying, The whole wide world is out a-Maying. –Genevieve Mary Irons (1855–1928) [Looking for simple container ideas?]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [What is May Day? (image)]( Celebrate May Day! [What is May Day?]( This article describes the traditions of May Day and how the May 1st celebration began. [Read more]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Do you care for a lawn?]( The more you let nature do the work for you, the easier it will be to care for your lawn. See 10 tips on seeding, feeding, and caring for your lawn. [Learn more]( [Do you care for a lawn? (image)]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [The Facts Behind Weather Folklore (image)]( Weather Lore: Facts or Fiction? [The Facts Behind Weather Folklore]( Scientists now—finally—admit that many weather proverbs are TRUE! [Read more]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [The Old Farmer’s Almanac Gardening Notebook]( NEW! Chronicle your garden day by day, plus facts, tips, and garden lore! Beautiful, inspiring, and filled with colorful illustrations, gardening tips and knowledge, The Old Farmer’s Almanac Gardening Notebook will become a personal gardening bible. FREE 2017 GARDEN GUIDE with every order while supplies last. [Learn more]( $14.95 [The Old Farmer’s Almanac Gardening Notebook (image)]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Full Moon for May 2017 (image)]( When is the Full Flower Moon [Full Moon for May 2017]( Find the Full Moon for May 2017 date—plus, Moon phases, best days by the Moon, folklore, and more. [Read more]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Tree of Life—3-D Light-Reflective Wall Art]( Each piece is handcrafted with an exclusive 7-step color infusion process. The resulting finish is very deep and radiant. Hang indoors or outdoors. 16-in. diameter. [Learn more]( $39.97 [Tree of Life—3-D Light-Reflective Wall Art (image)]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Blog: Peonies and Ants (image)]( Why Ants Like Peonies [Blog: Peonies and Ants]( The peonies in my backyard always have ants crawling on the flower buds. [Read more]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Old Hancock Tree Leaf Sun Catcher Set]( Save 26% over buying these handmade glass sun catchers separately. Plus, sun catchers display better when grouped in odd numbers. [Learn more]( $19.95 [Old Hancock Tree Leaf Sun Catcher Set (image)]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Vertical Gardening: Vertical Garden Ideas, Plants, and More (image)]( How to Make a Vertical Garden [Vertical Gardening: Vertical Garden Ideas, Plants, and More]( Vertical gardening—also called intensive gardening—is not a new idea, but it has gained momentum in recent years with a lengthening list of ideas for how to grow up. The approach makes good sense, especially for gardeners with limited space who want to plant more than a few small pots. [Read more]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Almanac Wooden Songbird Thermometers]( Choose from 4 different popular songbirds: Cardinal, Blue Jay, Chickadee, or Goldfinch. Made in the USA. [Learn more]( $31.95 [Almanac Wooden Songbird Thermometers (image)]( --------------------------------------------------------------- QUICK CLICKS [7-Day Forecast]( [2-Month Forecast]( [Moon Phase Calendar]( [Best Days—Astrological Timetable]( [WEATHER]( [ASTRONOMY]( [GARDENING]( [CALENDAR]( [FOOD]( [ADVICE]( [STORE]( Share this newsletter: [Email this offer to a friend]( 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 newsletter in the future, please [click here to 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](. © 2017 Yankee Publishing Inc. All rights reserved. Follow The Old Farmer's Almanac: