If you’ve ever looked at the ends of green onions or a lettuce base and thought, “Surely there’s still life in this…” — you’re right. Even without a backyard, you can grow fresh greens and herbs from everyday kitchen scraps using nothing more than a sunny window, a glass jar, and a little water. It’s
Is your hydrangea not blooming? This is a common issue, and the good news is that it’s usually fixable. One of our dear readers expressed frustration with her 4-5 year old hydrangea not blooming (from a comment left on our Planting Calendar), so we’re sharing some valuable insights and recommendations. Here are five things that
In the heat of summer, brilliant blooms of larkspur color the landscape across the northern hemisphere. As the traditional July month birth flower, larkspur is synonymous with summer, but it also has surprisingly rich folklore and symbolism that make it meaningful and far more than just a pretty flower. Along with the alternative July birth
Harvest both tomatoes and potatoes from the same plant: Meet the pomato plant! (Yes, you read that right.) Pomato plants are growing in popularity as a unique way to conserve space in small gardens. Plus, they make a fun conservation starter! Here are 5 reasons to plant a pomato. What is a Pomato? A pomato
You’re familiar with birthstones and birth flowers, but how about birth month herbs? Here is our list of herbs by month. Tell us what you think! Do you see a connection between these herbaceous beauties and your personality? We hope you enjoy this unique spin on self-discovery. Birth Month Herbs “The connection between herbs, birth
Editor Emeritus Peter Geiger shares how to remove deadly nightshade (belladonna) from your property. Plus, edible nightshade plants like tomatoes and potatoes that you may want to avoid eating and why.
Welcome October! This month is a time of change and transformation. In the Northern hemisphere, October brings crisp days and pumpkin spice everything. Farmers’ Almanac invites you to discover delightful October birth month symbols: flowers, stones, zodiac signs, herbs, bird of the month and more! We hope these, along with the October fun facts, will help
October is a golden month indeed, with the brilliantly golden fall leaves on hickories, aspens, and black maples, along with fields full of the golden shades of ripe hay, piles of orange-gold pumpkins, and so much more. It is perfectly appropriate, then, that the marigold—which is best known for its rich orange-gold coloration—is the traditional
The traditional September birth flower, aster is a spritely bloom with a rich history and layers of lore that add extra meaning to its symbolism. By learning more about asters, you can bring even deeper meaning to your flowerbeds, bouquets, and arrangements, not just in September, but all year long. Jump to aster flower meaning
Welcome September! This month is all about change and the shift from the energetic days of summer to reflective days of autumn (for those in the Northern Hemisphere). The cooler days, changing color of leaves, and the back-to-school buzz, sparks vision, communication, and attention to detail. Farmers’ Almanac invites you to discover alluring September birth month symbols: flowers,
