For almost every vegetable you grow, there is likely to be a beneficial companion plant that will help increase soil nutrients, chase away pests, and help you get the most out of your garden. Companion planting is a great way to maximize the efficiency of your garden! Here is a list of the 17 most popular

Easter is almost here, and that means Peeps, those little marshmallow chicks and bunnies, will be adorning Easter baskets everywhere. Here are some fun facts about these popular Easter treats.

It might be too late for tomatoes, but there's still time to plant these quick-growing, heat-loving summer vegetables.

Nothing is more un-festive than a sagging, rotting Halloween pumpkin on your front porch. Try these easy tips to help prolong your Jack-O-Lantern's life.

While the Farmers’ Almanac is known for its weather forecasts and gardening tips, we also launch human interest crusades. These crusades or “campaigns,” as we call them, are chosen in an effort to address everyday (non-political) things that maybe have fallen victim to the “it’s always been done that way” mindset. They’re usually something we can all relate

Sometimes it's easy to tell when a fruit is ripe (a tomato turns red), but other times it 's tougher (watermelon). Here are helpful harvesting hints for 6 common fruits.

Kitchen scrap gardening saves you money on grocery bills and reduces waste. Regrow your kitchen waste into edible veggies and greens!

We take a look at transplant vs. seeds, and which may be the better option for your spring garden.

Instead of cutting the stem out of the top of your pumpkin, or cutting a hole at the bottom, cut a circular hole at the back (save the piece). Make it large enough so you can clean out and carve your design, then simply insert a candle or solar light through the hole (replace the

It's our own pumpkin patch! We've put together our favorite pumpkin recipes, facts, growing tips and more -- all in one spot!