Best flowers for window boxes, all about hummingbirds, stargazing

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May is bee in blossom,
May is birds a-nesting,
May is picking violets on a hill;
May is young and twenty,
May is Sunday-besting,
May is eager Jack and willing Jill.
–The 1961 Old Farmer's Almanac

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Almanac Garden Guide
 
Best Flowers for Window Boxes
Best Flowers for Window Boxes
If you’re adding some patio containers or window boxes to your home, be sure that you know which flowers are perfect for hot, sunny spots—and learn which flowers grow well in shade! See our lists for best flowers for sun versus shade so that you choose the right plants for your sun exposure! 
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Stop Poison Ivy Itch!

It really works, better than medicine! Safe • Gentle • Doesn’t Sting • 100% Natural. Organically Grown • Harold Brown, “the Poison Ivy Guy,” will tell you the recipe!
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5 Important Tips for Planning a Vegetable Garden
Are you planning a new vegetable garden? Before you get started, consider these five garden planning tips—from knowing where the sunlight falls to making pathways before planting! These simple considerations are easy to forget, but will make your gardening so much easier and more enjoyable.
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Top Cardiologist Reveals Digestive Trick To Clean Your Bowels

“What if you could restore your gut health with one simple fix? According to one doctor in California there may be a way. In fact, he believes it’s so powerful that it could be like a “power wash” for your insides.”
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Night Sky Map for May 2021: Asterisms
Night Sky Map for May 2021: Asterisms
Welcome to the Night Sky Map for May! This month, learn about asterisms, which are unofficial star patterns contained in constellations. They’re an easy—and entertaining—way to observe the night sky.
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What's the best book for kids who are always bored?

Keep youngsters entertained for hours with fun facts, fascinating stories, and educational activities in The Old Farmer’s Almanac for Kids, Vol. 8! Whether your kiddos are reading on their own or you’re reading with them, The Almanac for Kids provides plenty of intriguing stories for anyone who’s a kid at heart!
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Chicken With Lemon and Thyme
Chicken With Lemon and Thyme

Simple and delicious, this Chicken with Lemon and Thyme recipe makes a wonderful summer supper.
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Vern Ader's Weed Spinner

Finally, it’s fun and easy to weed!  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. Weeds don’t stand a chance!
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Fascinating Hummingbird Facts
Fascinating Hummingbird Facts
Many hummingbirds are migrating! Learn some fun facts about hummingbirds—how much these tiny birds weigh, whether they can really see red, and what types you’ll see where you live. Did you know hummers do not flap their wings? Enjoy these fascinating hummingbird facts.
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Lemon Basil Kitchen Apron

Bright and bold!
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