This week — January 28th through January 31st — is an especially good time to cut firewood if you follow traditional Farmers’ Almanac wisdom. We’re in the waxing phase of the lunar cycle — the period between the new and full moon — which has long been associated with rising energy, strength, and vitality in

Before YouTube hacks, TikTok tips, and 47-step “life optimization” threads… There were little nuggets of wisdom tucked into the back pages of almanacs, community cookbooks, and church newsletters. The kind of advice your grandma clipped out and taped inside a cabinet door. This collection of “Helpful Hints” came straight from that era (Farmers’ Almanac 1996)

The season we hoped would never come is here.

Love sky events? Mark your calendar for Tuesday, March 3, 2026 to catch the Moon turning red during a total lunar eclipse. The best views in the United States will be on the West Coast and Hawaii. Luckily, you won’t need binoculars or telescopes to see it (and unlike an eclipse of the Sun, no

Is your hydrangea not blooming? This is a common issue, and the good news is that it’s usually fixable. One of our dear readers expressed frustration with her 4-5 year old hydrangea not blooming (from a comment left on our Planting Calendar), so we’re sharing some valuable insights and recommendations. Here are five things that

Love leatherback sea turtles? If you live in Florida, Texas, or another southern coastal state, consider volunteering to help save the sea turtles! Even if you aren’t on the coast, there are still ways to make a difference. Here is everything you need to know, including helpful links to get started as well as turtle

The rich fall hues of the chrysanthemum make it the ideal choice as the November birth flower, but there is deep symbolism and lore behind this bloom. Learning more about the beloved “mum” can help you appreciate these iconic flowers even more, whether you are celebrating your birthday, Thanksgiving, a wedding or anniversary, or any

January’s birth month flower, the carnation, brings colorful and long-lasting blooms to an otherwise dull winter month. But what do carnation flowers symbolize, why are they associated with January, and how can you grow them? These fascinating facts and folklore will make you appreciate this understated flower all year long! About Carnations A fragrant perennial,

The holidays are fast approaching, and at this point in the year, it’s always a good idea to get ahead of the holiday buying season by figuring out what gifts you will get for your loved ones. Luckily for you, we’ve handpicked a selection of gift ideas that are perfect for the green thumb friend

There’s something magical about heading outside to look up at the night sky. From spotting shooting stars to identifying the Big Dipper, stargazing is wonderful way to learn about astronomy. Whether you’re an avid or backyard astronomer, you might find our Starry, Starry Night gift picks useful in making your night of stargazing even more