Growing cucumbers, decorating with succulents, deterring rabbits, pickled beets

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Monday, May 13, 2024]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( A blue-bell springs upon the ledge, A lark sits singing in the hedge; Sweet perfumes scent the balmy air, And life is brimming everywhere. What lark and breeze and bluebird sing, Is Spring, Spring, Spring! –Paul Laurence Dunbar (1872–1906) [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [38 days until summer begins]( [Moon Phase Today]( [View the Moon Phase Calendar]( [When is the Next Full Moon?]( Today is the Best Day To begin diet to gain weight prune to encourage growth [Plan Ahead! See the Best Days for Every Activity.]( Question of the Day I’m putting up an eight-foot cedar fence to shelter a brick patio area from the north winds. What can I grow on its shady side? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day Why did the spider buy a car? – [Answer]( ADVERTISEMENT [Handwarmer Mugs will Brighten Your Morning! 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