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Plants of the Winter Solstice

Many trees and plants were traditionally important to the celebration of the winter solstice (on...
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...
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Winter Landscaping

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

It’s sometimes difficult to motivate yourself to garden when the growing season is over, but there...
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,...
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Winter’s Coming: Ideas for Staying Cozy at Home

How do you get cozy? As we move into wintertime and the nights get colder, I begin to crave...
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Christmas Weather Forecast 2020: Will It Be a White Christmas?

Are snowflakes on your wish list? Our cool White Christmas weather tool lets you plug in your...
Blizzard Joy

The Joys of Blizzards

There’s a lot to love about a good, old-fashioned blizzard. But first, let me dispense with the...
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...
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The Darkest Time of the Year (is Not on the Solstice)

When is the earliest sunset of the year? Many folks think it’s on the winter solstice. But the...
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10 Ways to Save Money on Heating

Everyone wants to save on their heating bill, so here are 10 ways to cut heating costs and keep...
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How to Overwinter Your Plants and Garden

Learn how to properly overwinter your garden plants to keep them protected from snow, wind, and...
Growing Lettuce in Winter

Grow Fresh Salads Indoors All Winter

Seriously, it’s not that hard to grow salad all winter long. Enjoy fresh, tender, delicious salad...
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Christmas Plants: Poinsettia, Christmas Cactus, and Amaryllis

Popular Christmas plants—such as poinsettia, Christmas cactus, and amaryllis—add festive cheer to...
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Pruning 101: A Guide to Pruning Trees and Shrubs

Do you know how to prune correctly? Pruning directly benefits the health and visual appeal of...
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Houseplant Care Guide

Here are quick tips to keep your houseplants happy and healthy. From knowing how often to water to...
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Winter-Flowering Plants for Fragrance, Color and Berries

Does your garden feel drab, dull, and uninteresting in winter? Well, that doesn’t need to be the...
Winter Deer

Coexisting With Winter Deer and Wildlife

When there is snow on the ground, it is easy to see who has been visiting the garden when we are...
Snow and Ski Forecast

Ski and Snow Forecast 2020 From The Old Farmer’s Almanac

The Ski and Snow Forecast for winter 2019–2020 is out from The Old Farmer’s Almanac! Sharpen your...
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Choosing the Right Lawn Tools: Trimmers, Edgers, and More

A growing trend these days is to let your lawn go wild, but that doesn’t mean letting it take over...
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Why February Is Cold

Our coldest months are December, January, and February in North America. Someone recently asked me...
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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...
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Full Moon on The Winter Solstice

Since 1793, when the Almanac began tracking heavenly events and seasonal changes, the Moon has been...
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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,...
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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...
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Coughing and Wheezing in Cold Weather?

In cold weather, have you ever noticed that you wheeze, cough, or have shortness of breath,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Snowy Owls Are Returning!

The snowy owl is coming! This giant rare owl—which breeds in the Arctic tundra—was last seen in the...
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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...
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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...
Blizzard 2016

Hot + Cold = Blizzard

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

Need a smile on a cold winter’s day? Here’s Janice Stillman, editor of The Old Farmer’s Almanac,...
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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—...
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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,...
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Overwintering Rosemary: Growing Rosemary Indoors

Find out how to overwinter rosemary and grow rosemary indoors to keep this wonderful herb growing...
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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...
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Winter Garden Tips

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