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Plants of the Winter Solstice

Many trees and plants were traditionally important to the celebration of the winter solstice (on...
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The Legend of the Poinsettia as a Christmas Plant

The poinsettia is America’s most popular flowering holiday plant! Native to Mexico, the plant is...
Outdoor Christmas Tree

How Do Christmas Trees Grow?

These days, many of us found our Christmas tree at a garden supply store or a local church selling...
Tips to Prepare Garden for Winter

10 Tips to Prepare Your Garden for Winter

How do you put your garden to bed for winter? See 10 tips on how to winterize your garden beds—from...
Hokkaido Pumpkin Squash

The Many Health Benefits of Pumpkin and Winter Squash

Time to turn to pumpkins and sweet, orange-fleshed hubbards, buttercups, butternuts, and acorns for...
Fire Cider

How to Make Fire Cider to Boost Health

Fire cider is a traditional folk recipe made with herbs stewed in apple cider vinegar. It’s a...
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The Best Apples for Baking and Cooking

Not all apples are ideal for cooking! On this page, we list the best apples for baking and cooking—...
Pumpkins

Pumpkins

Whether you use them for carving or cooking, pumpkins do not disappoint. Here’s how to plant, grow...
Garlic Bulbs

Planting Garlic in the Fall

Garlic is incredibly useful in the kitchen and surprisingly easy to grow in the garden. The best...
Crimson Clover Cover Crop

Planting Cover Crops in the Home Garden

Planting cover crops in the fall is becoming more popular, even in small gardens. These plants have...
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How to Ripen Green Tomatoes

When temperatures begin to drop, tomatoes stop ripening, so it’s time to take action! We will show...
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Saving Gladiolus

In some places, gladiolus can be left in the ground all winter. In colder climates, however, they...
Celery Stalks

Celery: Bland and Boring? Not So Fast!

Celery is one of the most underrated vegetables. Most people would never think of this humble stalk...
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Winter Landscaping

You might not think about landscaping in winter, but your yard can be just as beautiful in the...
Rodent-proof Flower Bulbs

Rodent-proof Flower Bulbs

Are you tired of planting tulips and crocus bulbs only to have them disappear because mice and...
Beets from the Garden

Storing Beets with Wood Chips in the Root Cellar

Though I have used sand to store my beets in the root cellar for many years, this year I decided to...
Potatoes in root cellar

Getting Potatoes Ready for the Root Cellar

Digging potatoes has got to be one of the most pleasurable aspects of gardening. It’s buried...
Homemade Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

Homemade Backyard Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

Ice cream is always fun for celebration! Enjoy our chocolate chip ice cream with fresh mint for a...
Strawberries

Strawberries

If you plan to enter the world of growing fruit, strawberries are one of the easiest fruit to grow...
Pepper Pot

New and Notable Plants for 2021

What’s new in the garden for 2021? Here are some suggestions of new and notable plants—both...
Kale Salad

10 Salads That Are Hearty and Healthy

Want a healthy salad that’s also satisfying? Here are 10 salad recipes that are filling and hearty...
Pink Poppy

10 Romantic Flowers for Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day is coming up soon (February 14) and if you’d rather not buy flowers that will wilt...
Butterfly and Bee on Butterfly Weed

Best Milkweed Varieties for Monarch Butterflies

Monarch butterfly populations have declined by a shocking 90% over the past 20 years! One thing we...
Sweet Potato Fries

Garden Guide Recipe Contest Winners

Enter the annual Almanac Garden Guide Recipe Contest—and enjoy winning recipes from past Garden...
Clivia

Growing Clivia

The sunny orange blossoms on my Clivia miniata plant contrast nicely with the bleak landscape...
Tomatoes

Vegetable Growing Guide

In one handy chart, the Almanac Vegetables Growing Guide summarizes when start seeds indoor and...
Kohlrabi

Kohlrabi

These Sputnik-shaped vegetables may look alien, but their fast growth and great taste make them...
Types of Lettuce

Lettuce

Lettuce is one of our favorite garden greens because it is far superior—in both taste and vitamin A...
Tomatoes on Vine

Tomatoes

Tomatoes are not hard to grow; they’re incredibly productive, versatile in the kitchen, and so...
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Cabbage

Traditionally, cabbage seeds were planted on St. Patrick’s Day in northern zones. Old-time farmers...
Flower Bouquet

Birth Month Flowers and Their Meanings

Do you know your birth flower? Consult this list of all the monthly birth flowers to find yours and...
Christmas Ornament

11 Ways to Reuse or Recycle a Christmas Tree

Twelfth Night is the traditional day on which many people take down their Christmas tree and...
Houseplants in Winter

Winter Care for Houseplants

Winter is when we need to see green plants the most, but environmental factors such as dry air,...
Tulips

Planting Tulip Bulbs in Winter

Tulip bulbs are typically planted in the fall, but what happens when you forget to plant them and...
Flower Bouquet for Autumn

How to Keep Cut Flowers Fresh

Here’s advice from flower farmers on how to keep your cut flowers fresh in a vase—and the best cut...
Thanksgiving Cactus

Christmas Cactus

The Christmas cactus is a very popular houseplant—and for good reason! When they bloom, they...
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How to Grow Bean Sprouts Indoors

It’s so easy to grow bean sprouts inside, especially when the weather’s wintry or unpleasant...
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Aloe Vera

The aloe vera plant is an easy, attractive succulent that makes for a great indoor companion. Aloe...
Mistletoe Meaning and Lore | Why We Kiss Beneath It

Why Do We Kiss Under the Mistletoe?

Why do we kiss under the mistletoe? Of all the plants used in Christmas decor, not many have as...
Paperwhites

How to Grow Paperwhites

Paperwhite narcissus, with their clusters of fragrant, small, white flowers, have to be the easiest...
Daffodil Yellow

Daffodils

The bright yellow blooms of daffodils are a wonderful sign of spring—but do you know how and when ...
Holly Leaves

December Birth Flowers

December’s flowers may be very different from each other—one being a bulb and the other an...

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