Plant hardiness zones, growing asters, strawberry-spinach salad

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Wednesday, May 17, 2023]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( [cherry blossom] The flowers and my love, Passed away under the rain, While I idly looked upon them: Where is my yester-love? –Ono no Komachi; translated by Yone Noguchi (1875–1947) [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [35 days until summer begins]( [When is the Next Full Moon?]( Question of the Day When my daughter and I wish on the “first star I see tonight,” are we really wishing on a planet? How can we tell one from the other? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day How do you mend a broken jack-o’-lantern? – [Answer]( ☞ If you enjoy the Daily Almanac, [share with a friend](. ☜ [What Are Plant Hardiness Zones? (image)]( [What Are Plant Hardiness Zones?]( Know your zone! This is the first step to gardening. By understanding your USDA Hardiness Zone or Canadian Planting Zone, you can choose plants that can survive and grow year after year in your area. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [How Does Your Garden Grow?]( Discover the Best Natural & Organic Fertilizers, Seeds & Plant Care Products from The Old Farmer’s Almanac. Check out our new Mammoth Sunflower Seeds, Heirloom Vegetable Garden Starter Kit, and Unbreakable Fertilizer Spikes! [LEARN MORE]( [How Does Your Garden Grow? (title)]( [Asters (image)]( [Asters]( Learn how and when to plant asters—daisy-like flowers that enliven the garden in early fall when many summer blooms are fading. These native perennials are deer-resistant and also provide late-season nectar for our pollinators! [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Save 50% on all 2023 Almanac Calendars!]( That’s right! Save 50% on all 2023 Almanac calendars during our May Day Sale. This is your last chance to get one of our popular calendars! [LEARN MORE]( [Save 50% on all 2023 Almanac Calendars! (title)]( [Spinach-Strawberry Salad (image)]( [Spinach-Strawberry Salad]( Not your usual spinach salad, but a winning combination of strawberries and spinach tossed with a crunchy, sweet-and-sour poppy seed dressing. This recipe goes over well even with those who aren’t usually green-salad fans. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [From Seeds to Blossoms]( The Flower Gardener’s Handbook profiles 32 varieties of flowering plants that are the most popular and common throughout the United States and Canada. Each profile covers planting, care, harvest, and recommended varieties. It’s the perfect companion for a gardener of any skill level! [LEARN MORE]( [From Seeds to Blossoms (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](