May best days, forecasts, dahlias
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May 02, 2017
WEATHER ASTRONOMY GARDENING CALENDAR FOOD ADVICE STORE

 

Hebe's here, May is here!
The air is fresh and sunny;
And the miser-bees are busy
Hoarding golden honey!
–Thomas Bailey Aldrich (1836–1907)

 

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May Weather Forecasts

Long-Range Weather Predictions for May 2017

 

Here are the May 2017 long-range weather forecasts for the U.S. and Canada, courtesy of The 2017 Old Farmer’s Almanac.

 

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.

 

$14.95

Growing Dahlias

Dahlias

 

Dahlias are colorful spiky flowers which generally bloom from midsummer to first frost, when many other plants are past their best.

 

The Jeffersonian Rain Gauge

Inspired by Thomas Jefferson’s affinity for invention, this unique device uses a float and lever design to measure up to 5 inches of rain or sprinkler water.

 

$129.95

Birthstone for May

May Birthstone: Color and Meaning

 

The May birthstone, the emerald, was a favorite gem of Cleopatra and Catherine the Great. It has long been associated with fertility, rebirth, and love. 

 

Solar Iris Stake

By day, these beautifully detailed 39-inch-tall Solar Light Iris Stakes are an artful addition to the garden. By night, they impress with a stunning display of color and light. The solar-powered light is housed inside a crackle glass ball in the center of the flower. A decorative way to light up your pathway, garden bed, or any outdoor area.

 

$39.99

When is Mother's Day?

What Day is Mother's Day 2017?

 

When is Mother’s Day in 2017?  Need Mother’s Day quotes or a Mother’s Day poem for your card? How about Mother’s Day recipes to give Mom a homemade meal? Find Mother’s Day ideas here!

 

Solar Filigree Stake

Vibrant hand-painted colors and detailed scroll work make this Solar Ladybug Filigree Stake a showstopper. The front side is made from thick molded glass and the back side is ornamental filigree metal art. Solar-powered LED string lights illuminate both sides creating a fun nighttime display. Turns on at dusk and off in daylight automatically.

 

$37.99

May Best Days by the Moon

Best Days for the Month of May 2017

 

Here is a snapshot of the Best Days for the month of May 2017—from Best Days to quit smoking to Best Days to cut hair.

 

Vegetable Kingdom Kitchen Canister Set

Practical has never looked so pretty. Fill our graduated canisters with flour, sugar, tea, cookies, doggie treats, or whatever you like to keep handy. Then put them on display on a countertop or open shelf. They are made of powder-coated carbon steel and have snug-fitting lids and chrome-plated handles.

 

$49.99

 

 

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