May's garden tips by region, May best days, 60-day forecast posted!

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Daily Newsletter for Friday, May 1, 2020

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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)

May 1, 2020:  May Day
Friday, May 1, 2020
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Almanac Gardening Webinar
 
The Month of May 2020: Holidays, Fun Facts, Folklore
What's Happening in May?

The Month of May 2020: Holidays, Fun Facts, Folklore
Celebrate the gorgeous month of May! The Sun is warming, the birds are chirping, the flowers are blooming, and the garden is growing. See what fun and interesting days May has to offer—from holidays to history to advice.
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Best Days Timetable
Best Days for May

Best Days Timetable
With our 2021 Best Days timetable, find out when to plant vegetables, start a diet to lose weight, cut hair to increase growth, quit smoking, and more!
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Long-Range Weather Forecast
May/June Weather Posted

Long-Range Weather Forecast
Find the 2021 long-range weather summary and month-by-month predictions for your city, state or province, or region of the USA or Canada. Since 1792, The Old Farmer’s Almanac has been known for its traditionally 80 percent–accurate fore
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Meteor Shower Calendar 2021: When Is the Next Meteor Shower?
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Meteor Shower Calendar 2021: When Is the Next Meteor Shower?
When is the next meteor shower? Our Meteor Shower Calendar for 2021 has dates for all the principal meteor showers—plus viewing tips from The Old Farmer’s Almanac. Catch a shooting star!
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Gardening Tips & Tasks
May's Garden Tips by Region

Gardening Tips & Tasks
What should you do in the garden this month? Consult our 2021 monthly gardening tips and tasks tailored to your region! Learn when to do everything in the garden—from planting bulbs to pruning roses to clearing fallen leaves to putting out bird seed.
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