Farmers' Almanac
gardening
Is all this snow good for your garden?
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 »
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Extend Your Growing Season
Mini-greenhouses, cold frames, and other ways to grow in cold weather.
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How to Plant a Flower Garden
Flowers add color, beauty, and cheer to yards and landscapes everywhere. Here are some good tips on how to get started.
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5 Ways to Landscape without Going Broke
Tricks and tips on ways to cut costs but enjoy your yard more.
Read More »What State Has the Best Gardening Weather?
America was founded on agriculture. Every state has the ability to grow crops. The central part of the US, Florida and California are major producers of foods shipped world-wide. When it comes down to the ultimate question about what state has the best weather for gardening here is how you voted: North Carolina – 20%… Continue Reading »
Read More »Best Weather State for Gardening
This week we have an article on our home page asking the question about which state in the US has the best weather for gardening. We list a few that come to mind. We then ask folks to vote for their favorite. If your state is not one to check off, you can submit it… Continue Reading »
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Best Gardening Weather?!
Sunny days, warm temperatures, and enough rain to keep the plants growing. Where is this perfect spot?
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Top 10 Things to do Now for a Better Garden Later
Spring is here. Get your garden in shape now!
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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.