Summer

Celebrate summer with seasonal recipes, gardening tips, weather forecasts, holidays, traditions, and fascinating facts about the warmest season.

Illustration of Canis Major with Sirius, the Dog Star, in a star-filled night sky.

What Are the Dog Days of Summer? The Surprising Story Behind the Name

National Sneak Some Zucchini onto Your Neighbor’s Porch Day: August 8

A playful holiday for gardeners with too much zucchini!

farm fresh produce in a bag, carrots, tomatoes, eggplant, cucumbers. the best recipes for summer produce

Summer Recipes: Make the Most of the Food in Season

Our Favorite Classic Summer Recipes

vegetable kebabs, meat and fish cooking on an outdoor grill

4 Essential Food Safety Guidelines to Prevent Foodborne Illness

Keep Food Safe! Four Food Safety Guidelines

12 Early-Summer Chores: What To Do in the Garden Now

Garden Tips and Tricks for the Early Summer Garden

Midsummer Day 2026: Why (and How) is Midsummer Celebrated?

Celebrate the Summer Season!

multi-colored perennial flowers near a white fence

Which Perennial Flowers Bloom All Summer

Long-Blooming Perennials for Constant Color in Your Garden

Summer Weather Map 2026 From The Old Farmer's Almanac

The Old Farmer’s Almanac Summer 2026 Weather Predictions

Indian Summer Meaning: What is an Indian Summer or Second Summer?

Where Did This Term Originate and What is its Definition Today?