Farmers' Almanac
gardening

Yes it’s that time of year again. Weeding season. It always amazes me how fast those weeds grow. Why can’t my hair or nails grow that fast? Or my bank account?! It’s been a few weeks since I really weeded the gardens here at home and it’s starting to show. So I guess I know… Continue Reading »

If you live in an area that is prone to frequent droughts, give these tough drought-resistant plants a try!

Mulching is not only a great way to prevent certain plants from growing in your garden, it can also be a great soil amendment, adding nutrients to your soil over time and keeping your cultivators cool and moist.

Purple, orange, yellow, or red, carrots are a great source of nutrients. Learn how to grow them in your own backyard.

Spring is here and in many areas the weather is cooperating. Here are some reasons why we love spring: 1. Greening of the lawns 2. Flowers, new buds, and leaves on the trees 3. Ice cream shops open 4. Baseball 5. Warm but not hot weather 6. Renewed reason to go outside 7. Fresh fruit… Continue Reading »

It’s just about gardening season and here at the Farmers’ Almanac we’ve been receiving a few questions regarding what some of the terms we use on our Gardening by the Moon Calendar mean. So to help you figure out what a seedbed is, here is an official gardening term cheat sheet from the Farmers’ Almanac:… Continue Reading »

What vegetables should you plant? Here are our top picks for easy growing veggies.

Soybeans are good for you and your garden! Learn how you can grow your own.

Ever hear the weather lore: “Year of snow, crops will grow”? Think about it this way: Sub zero temperatures mean that snowfall is much lighter because there isn’t much water vapor in the air When temperatures are closer to 32 degrees Fahrenheit snowfall can be heavy and wet. Years ago many farmers decided that if… Continue Reading »