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Sunday, May 2, 2021

Herb companion planting, 3 top sky highlights, horoscope

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Sunday, May 2, 2021
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May come up with fiddle-bows,
May come up with blossom,
May come up the same again,
The same again but different
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–Louis MacNeice (1907–63)

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Almanac Garden Guide
 
Companion Planting With Herbs
Companion Planting With Herbs
Learn about companion planting with herbs! Here are our favorite culinary herbs for the garden—and the kitchen. Find out which herbs and vegetables grow well together, which herbs to plant together, and which herbs go with which foods. Plus, see how to make a culinary herb wreath!
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Night Sky for May 2021
Night Sky for May 2021
Here’s the May 2021 guide to the night sky! Check out the top 3 things to see in the night sky in May, including a total eclipse of the Moon, the last supermoon of the year, and some pretty planet-Moon pairings!
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How can I make a beautiful bouquet in a mason jar?

Display your fresh cut flowers in this classic mason jar with a handy frog lid!

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May Birthstone: What is the Birthstone for May?
May Birthstone: What is the Birthstone for May?
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. 
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This delightful crossbody bag has a small front pocket adorned with a beautiful sunflower design. It also includes an adjustable strap - use it as a purse, a crossbody bag, or even a pouch! Plus, it perfectly fits your cell phone and makes a wonderful gift for Mom!

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May Birth Flowers
May Birth Flowers
The sweet flowers of May embody the hopes and dreams of those who give them.  
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How can I keep my floors sparkly clean?

Great for dusting tile, laminates, marble and hard wood floors! This convenient household-size, multi-colored wool dust mop is the perfect tool for keeping your floors shiny this spring!

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Monthly Horoscope for May 2021
Monthly Horoscope for May 2021
Here’s your monthly horoscope for May 2021. This month brings Pluto’s return and the best days to plant crops by the Moon! Find out more from Almanac astrologer Celeste Longacre, who provides at-a-glance predictions for all 12 zodiac signs.
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