Farmers' Almanac
houseplants
Terrariums: Creative Indoor Gardening
Ready to get growing? Start now, with a terrarium!
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Keeping Poinsettias and Christmas Cacti
Christmas is over, but that doesn’t mean you have to toss your new poinsettia or Christmas cactus out for compost.
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Houseplants Anyone Can Grow
Houseplants bring the natural beauty of the outdoors inside the home. And not only do plants improve indoor air quality, they have also been shown to foster a sense of well being. The good news is you don’t have to be a gardening pro to have lush vegetation inside your home. Whether you’re a beginner… Continue Reading »
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What is aloe good for?
Aloe, a popular houseplant, has a long history as a multipurpose folk remedy.
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5 Easy Ways to Add Some SPRING to Your February
Spring fever taking over? Here are five easy ways to help make spring seem a little closer.
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Bringing Herbs Indoors
If your area has not had a killing frost yet, you may still have time to bring your herbs indoor for year-round fresh ingredients.
Read More »Buying & Caring Tips for Potted Poinsettia
A few hints to help to keep your Poinsettia healthy and pretty: · Don’t purchase from outdoor areas when temperatures are below 50°F. When carrying from the store to your car and it is below 50°F make sure the plant is in a plastic bag or otherwise protected from receiving direct wind. · Once inside,… Continue Reading »
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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.