Love sky events? Mark your calendar for March 13-14 (Thursday night and Friday morning) to catch the Moon turning red during a total lunar eclipse. You won’t need binoculars or telescopes to see it (and unlike an eclipse of the Sun, no eye protection will be needed). Here is everything you need to know about

The diamond is April's birthstone. Its name comes from the Greek word, “adamas,” meaning unconquerable and indestructible. What makes it so special? Learn about its legendary hardness, unmatched sparkle, and mysterious folklore. We explain why ancient Egyptians wore diamonds on their ring fingers and other surprising facts about this rare gem. Read on.

We are excited to announce: Our secret formula for predicting the weather will travel aboard the Ax-1 mission to the International Space Station—set to launch April 6th!

Try these delectable floral shortbread cookies developed especially for Farmers' Almanac by Must Love Herbs!

Is the “Luck of the Irish” a real thing? Here are 10 Irish superstitions, customs, and beliefs. What do you believe? Let us know in the comments! 1. The Good People Many Irish people believe in leprechauns and fairies. If you ever speak of them, always refer to them as “the good people” or they will play

This recipe from the Maine Farm Table Cookbook serves up our favorite spring delicacy in an unforgettable spring dish that's easy to throw together!

This member of the Brassicaceae family is known as being a traditional Thanksgiving side dish. Turnips are so easy to grow and come in different varieties but purple and white are the most popular. You can grow the large ones, which can get as big as tennis balls, or try small turnips that resemble radishes.

There are so many great reasons to grow spinach! This nutritional powerhouse is a versatile green, perfect on salads, in sandwiches, or cooked in a variety of ways—and it’s a plant that does as well in container gardens as vegetable beds if you don’t have a lot of garden space. How To Plant Spinach Start:

Jack-O-Lanterns, pumpkin pies, pumpkin soup—the possibilities are limitless! Grow the perfect pumpkin, from pie pumpkins, tiny pumpkins to use in your fall décor, or giant pumpkins that will impress your fellow gardeners! How To Plant Pumpkins Start: If you live in an area with a long growing season, then you can plant pumpkin seeds directly

Want a rapidly maturing crop that you can plant in succession for a steady supply of vegetables all summer long? Then radishes are the way to go! Crispy and tasty, they’re great cooked or sliced on salads. How To Plant Radishes Start: Always start radishes from seed! They’ll germinate in just 4 to 5 days.