The Old Farmer's Almanac Companion Newsletter

And Phillida, with garlands gay,
Was made the Lady of the May.
–Nicholas Breton (1545–1626)

Tuesday, May 1, 2018
121st day of the year
Summer begins in 51 days

Ariel Gade (actress) was born on this day in 1997.
Spike Jones (band leader, musician, & comedian) died on this day in 1965.

Question of the Day
How did the Rock of Gibraltar get to be part of Great Britain? Answer

Lawn Care Basics

Basic Lawn Care: Fertilizing, Seeding, Weeding, Mowing
If you’re growing a lawn, how do you take care of it? By lawn, we mean a green grass lawn (as there are alternatives). As with many plants, the secret is providing enough nutrients and practicing weed control—plus, mowing the grass properly. The more you let nature do the work for you, the easier it will be to care for your lawn.

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Trash Can Potatoes!

Growing Potatoes in a Trash Can
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