The "lily" issue: true lilies, daylilies, calla lilies, and more!

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( [Saturday, May 6, 2023]( [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [46 days until summer begins]( [When is the next full moon?]( Question of the Day When did men’s names get added to the hurricane lists? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day Where do sheep go to get their hair cut? – [Answer]( The modest Rose puts forth a thorn: The humble Sheep, a threatening horn: While the Lily white, shall in Love delight, Nor a thorn nor a threat stain her beauty bright. –William Blake (1757–1827) ☞ If you enjoy the Daily Almanac, [share with a friend](. ☜ [Lilies (image)]( [Lilies]( With colorful, star-shaped flowers, lilies add elegance and fragrance to any garden. By carefully blending early, midseason, and late varieties into your garden, you will enjoy their magnificent blooms from spring through first frost. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Best Natural Fertilizer on Earth!]( Chicken Soup for the Soil® is 100% toxin free and includes all the elements in the periodic table. Higher Quality Fruit and Veggies with More Color & More Flavor. Stimulates Life in the Soil & Loaded with Nutrients! [LEARN MORE]( [Best Natural Fertilizer on Earth! (title)]( [Peace Lilies (image)]( [Peace Lilies]( Learn how to care for a peace lily, one of the most popular indoor plants. These beautiful houseplants are fairly easy to grow, but it’s important to know how often to water peace lilies and what to do if their leaves droop or turn yellow. Plus, find tips on how to repot your peace lily to… [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Save 50% on all 2023 Almanac Products!]( Our May Day Sale is here! Save 50% on all of our 2023 products for the entire month. This is your last chance to order any of our 2023 products! [LEARN MORE]( [Save 50% on all 2023 Almanac Products! (title)]( [Calla Lily (image)]( [Calla Lily]( Calla lilies, with their elegant tubular shape and fantastic colors (not just white!), add grace to perennial gardens, patio containers, and cutting gardens in the summer; their blooms last for weeks, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Grow Big or Go Home!]( For robust vegetables, fruit, and herbs try The Old Farmer’s Almanac Organic Tomato & Vegetable Plant Food! It’s an easy way to give your garden what it needs to thrive. [LEARN MORE]( [Grow Big or Go Home! (title)]( [Daylilies (image)]( [Daylilies]( The daylily is an amazingly low-maintenance perennial. It’s virtually disease-free, pest-free, and drought-resistant; it’s also not picky about soil quality. Plus, the flower has a long bloom period! [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Comfortable and Bursting with Color!]( Explore our newest selection of kitchen aprons. Each one features a bright floral design, with an adjustable neck strap for a comfy fit. [LEARN MORE]( [Comfortable and Bursting with Color! (title)]( [Cannas (image)]( [Cannas]( Cannas are spectacular summer bulbs that thrive in the heat of July and August. Sometimes called “canna lilies,” these perennials are unrelated to true lilies. Learn when and how to plant cannas—as well as how to store cannas, which need to be dug up in colder climates. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Let there be light!]( Decorative and portable, Mercury Lanterns have a speckled glow perfect for a patio table or dining room table. Create the perfect nightly atmosphere with your choice of color! [LEARN MORE]( [Let there be light! (title)]( [Amazon Alexa]( “Alexa, ask Farmer’s Almanac about today.” [Google Assistant]( “Hey Google, ask Farmer’s Almanac about today.” [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]( [Shop The Old Farmer's Store]( Did a friend forward you the 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](. Is Daily too much, [switch to weekly](? *Please do not reply to this e-mail* © 2023 Yankee Publishing Inc. An Employee-Owned Company 1121 Main Street | P.O. Box 520 | Dublin, NH 03444 [Contact Us]( [View web version](