Farmers' Almanac Home and Garden
Everyday advice including Farmers’ Almanac’s Gardening by the Moon calendar.
Pest of the Month: Beavers
Oh, dam! Are beavers making a mess of your property? Don’t just gnash your teeth, do something about it!
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Household Mysteries Solved: The Missing Sock
Ever wonder where your missing socks go? We’ve got the answer!
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Bring Your Colorful Personality Home
Say good-bye to plain white walls! Make your home décor match your personal style!
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Ask Handy Andi: How to Change Your Oil
Don’t take your car to the shop for oil changes! Save money – do it yourself!
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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.