Ever wonder which day is best to wash your cat? We have the answer, along with some important cat-related facts that you need to see. April Fools! The Farmers’ Almanac is known for our famous Daily Planner with suggested days to Garden by the Moon and “Best Days” to do household activities, but there are

Every year, the Farmers’ Almanac selects an ingredient and asks readers to submit original recipes for a cash prize cooking contest! In 2022, the theme was honey. (We asked that each recipe included at least 2 tablespoons.) A Sweet Surprise We knew honey was an amazing ingredient for a variety of dishes, but we were

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Fruits in Season and Vegetables in Season: A Guide to the Best Times to Buy Produce! Most produce is available year-round, but that doesn’t mean anytime is the best time to buy. For maximum freshness, flavor, and nutritional content, fruits and vegetables should be purchased when it’s in season — that is, shortly after farmers

Moon Phases Explained Over the course of the month, the Moon displays different phases. (See our Moon Phase Calendar below.) There are eight distinct phases that appear (and repeat in a cycle) in the following order: See these phases illustrated in a diagram here. What causes the different Moon phases? No, the Moon doesn’t change

Gardening by the Moon, or more specifically, according to the phases of the Moon, is an idea that has been around for as long as humans have been growing their own food. Here at the Farmers’ Almanac gardening by the Moon has always been our philosophy, and our print editions always include a Gardening by the Moon Calendar that uses