Farmers' Almanac Home and Garden
Everyday advice including Farmers’ Almanac’s Gardening by the Moon calendar.
Toothpaste: The Magic Elixir
Sure, you know toothpaste is indispensible for a clean, healthy smile, but did you know it has dozens of other household uses? Learn more!
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They’re Here! The Cicadas Return!
Brood II, a massive horde of periodic cicadas, is now emerging from their 17-year sleep. Learn more!
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Where Are All the Impatiens?
Do you love planting impatiens, those bright, velvety annuals that seem to be found around every other suburban tree each spring? If so, you may need to find an alternative this year. Learn more!
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Scrapbooking: Make the Most of Your Memories
Scrapbooking is a great way to cherish and share special memories. Learn more!
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If you notice a hole in the upper left-hand corner of your Farmers' Almanac, don't return it to the store! That hole isn't a defect; it's a part of history. Starting with the first edition of the Farmers' Almanac in 1818, readers used to nail holes into the corners to hang it up in their homes, barns, and outhouses (to provide both reading material and toilet paper). In 1910, the Almanac's publishers began pre-drilling holes in the corners to make it even easier for readers to keep all of that invaluable information (and paper) handy.
