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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...
Beets: Healthy and Delicious!

Beets: Health Benefits

The humble beet, steamed, boiled, roasted, pickled, borscht’d—but especially served raw—is...
Shoveling Snow

Coughing and Wheezing in Cold Weather?

In cold weather, have you ever noticed that you wheeze, cough, or have shortness of breath,...
Gardening Tips Learned the Hard Way

7 Important Lessons for Beginner Gardeners

Gardeners, no matter what their level of expertise, love to swap stories. The funny thing is that...
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How to Make Biodegradable Garden Pots

If you’re thinking about planting lots of seeds, make biodegradable seed pots. They’re easy to make...
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Best Sweet Potato Recipes

Here are some delicious sweet potato recipes, including sweet potato fries, biscuits, casseroles,...
Regrowing Lettuce

Grow an Indoor Salad Garden From Stems

Start an easy salad garden without planting a single seed!  Everybody needs a food garden. No...
Hydrangea

Latin for Gardeners: What Plant Names Reveal!

What’s in a name? Gardeners have a language all their own and I don’t mean the language of flowers...
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...
Avocado tree

Grow Your Own Avocado Tree: 5 Simple Steps

Yes, you can grow your own avocado tree from a pit—if you have patience. Here’s how to grow in 5...
Holly Bushes

Growing Holly Bushes: Popular Varieties

It’s red berry time and with bunches of fresh holly leaves and berries or branches of winterberries...
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...
Labyrinth

What is a Labyrinth Garden?

Labyrinth gardens are meant as a place for personal contemplation and renewal. See pictures of our...
Winter Squash Varieties

Favorite Winter Squash Varieties

There are many varieties of squash—usually classified as either winter or summer squash—and folks...
Roses on Gate

How to Prune Roses

Pruning roses is not as complicated as it may seem, though it’s important to follow the right...
Yam or sweet potato?

Are Sweet Potatoes Yams?

Are sweet potatoes the same as yams? No… and yes. Here’s the scoop. Are Sweet Potatoes Yams?...
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In-Garden Composting

When you’re cutting back the yard and garden, make use of all that extra organic matter! Try “in...
Dried Tomatoes

Drying Herbs and Vegetables

Consider drying your herbs and late-harvest vegetables to keep them longer. Drying is one of the...
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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...
Salt

Six Types of Salt and How to Use Them

What single ingredient can make or break a dish? The answer is salt. Many readers ask us about the...
Little Beauty Tulips

It's Tulip Time: Go "Wild" With Species Varieties

Every day in spring, I search the entrance to my wooded garden, looking for signs that Tulipa tarda...
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November Birth Flower

November’s birth flower, the chrysanthemum, recalls the vibrant colors of October’s autumn leaves....
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Planting by the Moon

Many gardeners swear by Planting by the Moon, a technique that’s said to produce larger, tastier...
Potatoes: Red, White, and Blue

Surprising Uses for the Humble Potato

Our modern potato came from southern Peru, domesticated there 7,000 to 10,000 years ago. Humble,...
Witch Hazel

What is Witch Hazel?

Witch hazel is a shrub that blooms in late fall and can make for both a valuable landscaping plant...
Beneficial Insects in the Garden

Beneficial Insects in the Garden

Here’s a short list of great beneficial insects with pictures—and with tips on attracting these...
Soil Testing

How to Take a Soil Test

Do you test your soil? Here’s why it’s worth taking the time to lay the groundwork for a better...
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8 Steps To Gardening With Nature

Discover eight simple steps to gardening in step with nature! Read on or watch our video to garden...
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History of the Jack-O'-Lantern

Where did the tradition of Jack-o’-lantern come from?  Here’s the one-minute history of this...
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Pumpkin-Carving Tips and Tricks

Whether this is your first attempt at carving a pumpkin or your hundredth, there are many...
National Farmer's Day

National Farmer's Day

National Farmer’s Day, October 12, is a day to honor hardworking farmers throughout American...
Farmers' Market - Lettuce Love Farm

The Story of One Small Farm in America

For Lauren Tyner, her passion for farming started with a goat. The now co-owner/-operator of...
Wandering Jew Plant

Wandering Jew

Wandering Jews, also called spiderworts, are valued for the stripes of white, green, silver, and...
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National Farmer's Day: Making Money on the Farm

In honor of National Farmer’s Day (October 12), we ask the farmers how they make a living at...
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National Farmer's Day: A Typical Day on the Farm

Ever wondered what’s involved in a typical day on a small farm? IS there a typical day when the...
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National Farmer's Day: Lettuce Love Farm

In tribute to National Farmer’s Day (October 12), meet today’s small farm—Lettuce Love Farm—and the...
Pressed Flowers

How to Press Flowers and Leaves

Pressing flowers is a lovely way to preserve a memory, create a lovely card or framed print, and...
Fresh Carrots

Root Cellars: Handle Your Harvest With Care

If you’re planning to store your produce in a root cellar or something similar, here are tips to...
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How to Store Apples Over Winter

Fall brings an abundance of juicy apples. But what to do with them all? See our short video on how...
Sausages

How to Make Sausages in 10 Steps

Sausage-making never tasted so good! Join the editors of The Old Farmer’s Almanac as we share how...

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