Fast-growing and beautiful in the garden, a lettuce patch will keep you in fresh, delicious salads for the entire growing season.
Home and Garden
Everyday advice including Farmers’ Almanac’s Gardening by the Moon calendar.
Used in countless recipes and one of the best vegetables for long storage, onion are a great way to enjoy the fruits of your labor throughout the entire year.
Do you have a cast-iron skillet you love? Be sure you’re caring for it properly so that it will provide you with non-stick heaven for generations.
Is it unthinkable to give used items at the holidays? Think again! It’s not only a money-saving idea but can actually be appreciated. Here are some tips to make the most of it
This year as you decorate for the holidays don’t forget the peppers! These festive chili pepper plants were once more popular than poinsettias. Learn more!
Before frost threatens your annual plants, get them ready for their vacation indoors. A great money-saving method!
This time of year these strange critters may be trying to make their way into your home. While they’re relatively harmless, you don’t want them there. Here’s how to keep these pests out without harsh chemicals.
Your holiday succulents may be featuring blooms now. We explain what’s going on.
Those familiar-looking webs we see in Halloween decorations are created by great garden pest controllers. Learn how orb-weavers spin their webs and catch their prey!
Not all wood is created equal. Before you start a fire with some wood scraps or old bills, think again. Here’s a list of things that should not be burned in your fireplace or woodstove.
Helpful Hint…
Got fish? Save the water each time you change the bowl or tank and use that water to water your houseplants. It’s full of nutrients.
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.
