These fragrant blossoms of spring have a fascinating history and are so beautiful, they could even get you in trouble with the law!
Home and Garden
Everyday advice including Farmers’ Almanac’s Gardening by the Moon calendar.
Nothing says summer like eating fresh corn on the cob. And you can grow it even if you’re limited on space. Here’s how to get started.
Few things are sweeter than a homegrown carrot fresh from the garden. Here’s how to grow these summer favorites!
With only the small effort of building a trellis or arranging a row of stakes, pole beans give the gardener a continuous crop of delicious beans in a space saving design that also adds and interesting dimension to a home garden. How To Grow Pole
Peppers come in a plethora of varieties and are cultivated all over the world. One of the most popular and versatile is the big, sweet bell pepper. How To Grow Bell Peppers Start: Start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost. Plant ¼” deep in
Whether slicing up for fresh eating or jarring as pickles, cucumbers’ cool, crisp taste, and ease of growing make them one of the most popular vegetables each summer.
Tomatoes can be found in nearly every vegetable garden across the country, and with good reason, as little else compares to the flavor of a home-grown tomato. See how easy they are to grow!
See how easy it is to grow this low-maintenance plant that’s a summer favorite and a staple in a number of soup and stew recipes.
Few vegetables are as prolific and easy to grow as zucchini and summer squash. Here’s how to get growing!
Fast-growing and beautiful in the garden, a lettuce patch will keep you in fresh, delicious salads for the entire growing season.
Helpful Hint…
Before leaving on a family outing, fill a spray dispenser bottle with soapy water. A squirt or two and on a piece of absorbent paper will clean sticky fingers and faces in a hurry.
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 1919, 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.
