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weather
February 25, 2021
When Weather Changed History
Weather has played a major role in some of American history’s most crucial events. The Old Farmer’s Almanac described seven weather events which may have shaped or changed our very lives.
If it hadn’t been so cold in 1604 …
New Englanders might speak French. French explorers under the...
gardening
February 25, 2021
Growing Sunflowers
With bright blooms that go from mid-summer to early fall, sunflowers say “summer” like no other plant. Our Sunflower Growing Guide covers everything from planting to cutting flowers to harvesting seeds!
Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus) is an annual plant...
gardening
February 25, 2021
Grow Your Own Hops
Looking to brew your own beer? One key flavoring ingredient is hops, which you can grow in your backyard! Here’s how to plant, grow, and harvest hops at home.
Home brewing has a long history; some anthropologists believe that beer is as old as civilization itself. Brewing was often a sacred...
weather
February 24, 2021
March Weather: Lion or Lamb?
Let’s talk weather predictions for March 2021. According to weather folklore, if March “comes in like a lion, [it] goes out like a lamb.” Let’s see what sort of weather March has in store for us this year.
March 2021 Weather Forecast
“Spring forward,” indeed! Overall, March will feature above-...
gardening
February 24, 2021
What is Kohlrabi?
These Sputnik-shape vegetables may look alien, but their fast growth and great taste make them something every gardener should try in their garden. Here’s how to plant, grow, and harvest kohlrabi!
About Kohlrabi
A cool-season biennial and member of the Brassica family (alongside broccoli,...
gardening
February 24, 2021
How Gardening Makes Us Happier
Which hobby helps you live longer? Turns out it’s gardening! If you’re resolved to live a healthier lifestyle, eat better, and get more exercise, gardening can give you all that and more.
A recent study showed that people around the world who live longer, healthier lives have an unexpected...
home-health
February 24, 2021
Maple Syrup Benefits
What is “real” maple syrup? What makes good maple syrup weather? How are trees tapped? What are maple syrup health benefits? Discover nature’s liquid gold!
The Old Farmer’s Almanac headquarters in New Hampshire is surrounded by maple trees. Wherever you look, there are sap buckets on those...
astronomy
February 23, 2021
Full Snow Moon Saturday
Got your snow shovels ready? February’s full Snow Moon reaches its peak in the early morning hours of Saturday, February 27. Why is it called the full Snow Moon? Find out in our February Moon Guide!
When to See the Full Moon in February 2021
February’s full Snow Moon reaches peak...
gardening
February 23, 2021
Growing Asparagus
Asparagus is one of the first plants that greets us in springtime! It’s a perennial, which means that once it gets established, the tender spears will return year after year. In addition, its ferny foliage makes an excellent ornamental. Here’s how to grow asparagus—from planting through harvest!...
gardening
February 23, 2021
10 Tips for Beginner Gardeners
Want to start your first vegetable garden? How hard can it be? Just stick a few seeds in the ground and stand back, right? If only it were that easy! Here are 10 garden planning tips to consider before you dig in.
10 Tips For Starting a Garden
1. Pick the right location—ideally, a...
home-health
February 23, 2021
DIY Laundry Detergent
This year, I started making my own laundry detergent. It’s less irritating on my skin—and works as well as any commercial detergent for a fraction of the cost. Here’s the simple recipe.
“After the ecstasy, the laundry.” I’d say that famous Zen saying also holds for agony. Yes, the laundry always...
weather
February 22, 2021
Do You Know Winter Weather?
Know your winter weather terms. Sometimes meteorological terms can be hard to decipher, so find out what to expect from a winter storm warning or a windchill advisory with these weather condition terms.
Winter Storm Watch
If a Winter Storm Watch is issued, hazardous winter weather...
