Winter Articles

Share
Wheelbarrow Leaf Clean-up

Preparing Your Garden for Winter

After a bountiful season, it’s time to prepare your garden for winter—and ensure a beautiful and...
Mistletoe Berries

Plants of the Winter Solstice

The winter solstice falls on December 21, marking the official start of winter. It is the shortest...
winter-landscaping-plants

Winter Landscaping

You might not think about landscaping in winter, but your yard can be just as beautiful in the...
Embedded thumbnail for Preparing Your Garden for Winter

Preparing Your Garden for Winter

It’s sometimes difficult to motivate yourself to garden when the growing season is over, but there...
Blizzard

Why February Is Cold

Our coldest months are December, January, and February in North America. Someone recently asked me...
keep-pipes-from-freezing

Preventing Frozen Pipes (and What To Do If They Freeze)

Frozen pipes are one of the most distressing problems a homeowner can encounter. Here’s how to...
Growing Lettuce in Winter

Grow Fresh Salads Indoors All Winter

Enjoy free, tender salad greens indoors in recycled plastic containers under a couple of...
Moonrise

Full Moon on The Winter Solstice

Since 1793, when the Almanac began tracking heavenly events and seasonal changes, the Moon has been...
Solstice December

Winter Solstice 2018 Brings a Full Moon and Meteor Shower!

Winter solstice 2018 brings a wonderful weekend of night sky wonders—a full Moon, a meteor shower,...
Sparrow in Winter Hat

A Wet, Shivery New Year's Eve to Ring in 2019

Whether you’re planning to ring in the new year at an outdoor celebration or in the comfort of your...
Shoveling Snow

Coughing and Wheezing in Cold Weather?

In cold weather, have you ever noticed that you wheeze, cough, or have shortness of breath,...
Winter Deer

Coexisting With Winter Deer and Wildlife

Now that we have snow on the ground, it is easy to see who has been visiting the garden when we are...
Hay Bales In Winter

2018–2019 Winter Weather Forecast

Sunshine or snow? Be in the know! Read the official 2019 Winter Weather Forecast from North America...
Snowy Fir Tree

Dreaming of a White Christmas? | 2018 Christmas Forecast

For many folks, waking up to a blanket of fresh snow on Christmas morning is what truly makes for a...
Frosty Eyes

Cold Fingers, Toes, and Nose? Watch for Cold Injuries

Many of us look forward to winter with its peaceful landscapes and fun in the snow. But winter also...
Mistletoe Meaning and Lore | Why We Kiss Beneath It

Why Do We Kiss Under the Mistletoe?

Of all the plants used as Christmas decorations, none has as long and interesting a history as...
Darkest Day of Year

When Is the Darkest Time of the Year?

Did you know that early December is when the darkest days of the year occur? It’s a major winter...
Embedded thumbnail for How To Protect Your Plants From Frost and Freeze

How To Protect Your Plants From Frost and Freeze

Is Jack Frost nipping at your plants? One of the worries of gardeners, especially in the North, is...
cut-heating-costs-winter

How to Save Money on Heating

Everyone wants to save on their heating bill, so find out how to cut heating costs and keep your...
Embedded thumbnail for Breaking News Weather Report from The Old Farmer's Almanac

Breaking News Weather Report from The Old Farmer's Almanac

Winter is coming! And as sure as the Sun rises and sets, The Old Farmer’s Almanac is back with the...
Embedded thumbnail for Less Severe Winter Weather Expected in 2018–2019

Less Severe Winter Weather Expected in 2018–2019

For those who dread extreme wintry weather, we have some good news! For the 2018–2019 winter, The...
Pothos houseplant

Houseplant Care Guide

Houseplants can add color, beauty, and character to your living space! Here are a few key tips for...
Snowy Owl

Snowy Owls Are Returning!

The snowy owl is coming! This giant rare owl—which breeds in the Arctic tundra—was last seen in the...
autumn-garden-overwintering-plants

How to Overwinter Your Plants and Garden

Learn how to properly overwinter your garden plants to keep them protected from snow, wind, and...
Winter Barn 2

2017–2018 Winter Weather Forecast

Will this winter be wicked or wonderful? Read the Old Farmer’s Almanac’s 2017–2018 Winter Weather...
Fall Frost in the Garden

Winter Outlook 2017–2018: Colder Than Last Year

Overall, the long range winter forecast for 2017–2018 shows generally colder temperatures than last...
Signs of a Cold Winter 2017

Signs of a Cold Winter 2017

For winter 2017, the Almanac has predicted colder-than-normal temperatures for most of the United...
Berries in Ice

The Coldest Day of the Year?

It’s December—time for the longest night of the year. With so little warming sunlight, it will be...
Winter Weather Forecast Berries

Winter Weather Forecast 2016-2017

Here’s the famous 2016–1017 winter weather forecast for the U.S. and Canadian regions from The 2017...
Poinsettia Plant Care Holiday Plants

Holiday Plant Care: Poinsettia, Christmas Cactus, and Amaryllis

Holiday plants such as poinsettias, amaryllises, and Christmas cacti are traditional gifts that can...
Blizzard 2016

Hot + Cold = Blizzard

What happens when all this warm November air meets a cold front? The potential for fierce storms...
Embedded thumbnail for Staying Warm in Winter

Staying Warm in Winter

Need a smile on a cold winter’s day? Here’s Janice Stillman, editor of The Old Farmer’s Almanac,...
Embedded thumbnail for A Journey Through the Seasons: In Celebration of our 225th Anniversary!

A Journey Through the Seasons: In Celebration of our 225th Anniversary!

Celebrate the seasons with this beautiful collection of seasonal photos shared by Almanac readers—...
Embedded thumbnail for 2017 U.S. Weather Forecast—Janice Stillman

2017 U.S. Weather Forecast—Janice Stillman

What’s in store for winter 2016–2017? Editor Janice Stillman gives some highlights. Order your copy...
Winter Sowing

Winter Sowing Vegetables

Ever tried sowed seeds outside in the hard winter ground? My friend, Jackie Caserta told me about...
Winter's Beauty in New Hampshire

Yes, There Will Be a Winter!

It’s now February, 2016. With the strongest El Niño on record taking control of our weather,...
overwinter-rosemary-indoors

Overwintering Rosemary: Growing Rosemary Indoors

Find out how to overwinter rosemary and grow rosemary indoors to keep this wonderful herb growing...
Where's the snow shovelr

Household Uses for Winter Snow and Ice

It’s winter! In central New Hampshire where I live, snow from the first big storm of the season is...
Looking To The Winter Fairway

Winter Garden Tips

Just because it’s winter, you don’t have to give up on your garden. The Old Farmer’s Almanac All-...