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The 2012 Farmers Almanac
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Wait! Catch that Rain!

Wait! Catch that Rain!

Learn how to easily conserve water by using rain barrels and catchers. Read more . . .

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Best/Worst Weeding Excuses

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 »

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Drought Resistant Plants for Dry Summers

Drought Resistant Plants for Dry Summers

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

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Mulching Tips to Fight Weeds Naturally

Mulching Tips to Fight Weeds Naturally

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.

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Purple Carrots, Anyone?

Purple Carrots, Anyone?

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

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8 Reasons to Love Spring

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 »

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Gardening Terms Explained

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 »

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Top 5 easiest to grow vegetables

Top 5 easiest to grow vegetables

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

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Grow Your Own Soybeans. Here’s How.

Grow Your Own Soybeans. Here’s How.

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

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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.

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