Berry Bribe
In spring, some Bavarians traditionally tie baskets of wild straberries to the horns of their cattle. This offering is to encourage straberry-loving elves to help the cows have healthy caves and an abundance of milk.
- The Old Farmer's Everyday Almanac Calendar; Thu 30 May 2013
Did You Know That...
- Southernmost Canada is south of northernmost Pennsylvania?
- Atlanta, Georgia, is closer to Detroit, Michigan, than to Miami, Florida?
- Virtually all of South America is east of Savannah, Georgia?
- The Old Farmer's Everyday Almanac Calendar; Fri 31 May 2013
Buzz Off!
To deter flies from buzzing around your doorway, plant mint near the entrance.
- The Old Farmer's Everyday Almanac Calendar; Sat/Sun 1/3 June 2013
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