The Old Farmer's Almanac Companion Newsletter

Plus, grow a pantry garden for storing and keeping!

WEATHER ASTRONOMY GARDENING CALENDAR FOOD ADVICE STORE

Among the changing months, May stands confest
The sweetest, and in fairest colours dressed!
Soft as the breeze that fans the smiling field;
Sweet as the breath that opening roses yield.
–James Thomson (1700–25)

Friday, May 8, 2020
See births, deaths, and events in history.

Summer begins in 43 days

Question of the Day
What does "philom." stand for, as seen in old books? – Answer

Puzzle of the Day
What is the biggest ant in the world? – Answer

How to Grow Peanuts

How to Grow Your Own Peanuts
Try growing peanuts in your garden! Often thought of as just a snack to be munched on, peanuts are actually a healthful and nutritious food.

READ MORE

SPONSORED

How To: Help Your Dog Live Longer and Better

If you have noticed your dog having lower energy, redness inside the ears, bad breath, or their poop smells very bad then these could be warning signs of something serious. Click here to find out right now if your dog is affected.

LEARN MORE

Grow a Pantry Garden for Storing

Gardening for the Pantry: Vegetables for Storing
Grow some vegetables that can be enjoyed long after the gardening season is done. If you wish to plant for the pantry—whether for freezing, preserving, or canning—see which crops to grow and which ones store well for year-round enjoyment.

WATCH VIDEO

Toll House Pie Recipe

Toll House Pie

This Toll House Pie recipe is an easy one that everyone loves. It tastes like a giant chocolate chip cookie. Go all the way and serve it warm with a scoop of ice cream.

READ MORE

The Old Farmer's Almanac for Kids, Volume 8

Stuck at home? Keep youngsters entertained for hours with fun facts, fascinating stories, and educational activities!

LEARN MORE

$9.95

Vern Ader's Weed Spinner

Finally, it’s fun and easy to weed! What’s more, dandelions don’t stand a chance! The Weed Spinner is an innovative drill-driven weed removal bit that spins out weeds and their roots in one whirling motion.The action is fast and the result is very satisfying! What’s more, there’s no kneeling, bending, or getting your hands dirty.

LEARN MORE

$16.99

Collecting Chicken Eggs

Raising Chickens 101: Collecting, Storing, and Hatching Chicken Eggs
Raising chickens for eggs? Let’s talk about how to collect, clean, store, and hatch chicken eggs as part of our Raising Chickens 101 series.

READ MORE

THE OLD FARMER SELECTED THESE PRODUCTS FOR YOU

QUICK CLICKS

WEATHER ASTRONOMY GARDENING CALENDAR FOOD ADVICE STORE

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. © 2020 Yankee Publishing Inc. All rights reserved.