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)

Brooklyn Heights, NY – January 28, 2026. In a move to preserve an important piece of American heritage, the historic Farmers’ Almanac has been acquired under new ownership, saving the 208-year-old publication from permanent closure and ensuring the continuation of one of America’s longest-running traditions. The acquisition establishes Farmers’ Almanac LLC, a New York–based company

Curious about the Moon phases for this month and next? Here are upcoming dates and times for each phase through the end of 2026. Please visit our Zodiac Calendar to see the Moon’s zodiac sign, which changes every 2-3 days on average. 🌑🌒🌓🌔🌕 Moon Phases Timeline — 2026 (EST / EDT) 🌕 JANUARY 🌕 FEBRUARY

The season we hoped would never come is here.

Do you know your city’s average first frost date? Dates listed below are estimated light frost dates (when temperatures are between 29°–32°F). Light frosts may kill tender plants, but cause little destruction to hardier vegetation. The probability of a frost occurring after the spring date or before the fall frost date listed below is 30%,

Planting Calendar - Gardening by the Moon

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You deserve to taste the freshest, most flavorful, and nutritious fruits and vegetables. Use our guide to buy fruits and vegetables in season. While many different kinds of produce may be available year-round, quality is highest closest to the time of harvest. Here is everything you need to know. Wish to add to the list?

In 2025, Farmers’ Almanac annual recipe contest called for original casseroles containing five ingredients or less. Here are the top three prize-winning recipes! Psst … don’t miss this year’s competition! 3 Winning Casserole Recipes The following three casserole recipes were the Farmers’ Almanac judges’ top picks: 1st Place: Polish Delight Casserole Recipe Submitted by Jamie Parchman of

Award-Winning Bean Recipes Every year we select an ingredient and ask readers and web visitors to submit original recipes that contain that ingredient. The winning recipes get cash prizes and the chance to be published in both the print edition of the Farmers’ Almanac and here online. Beans were our ingredient last year and while