Fruits and Vegetables Ripeness Guide

It’s easy to tell if certain fruits, vegetables, and herbs are ready for harvest; others require a little m

How to Attract Butterflies to Your Garden

Butterflies and flowers were made for each other, and there are certain flowers that butterflies absolutely

Purslane Weed: Purslane Benefits and Recipe

Purslane, or portulaca oleracea, is a garden weed that is edible and has many health benefits. Find out the

Poison Ivy in the Garden

Got poison ivy in your own garden? As a gardener myself, I feel your pain! Here are my tips on how to get rid of poison ivy in the garden and yard.Indeed, poison ivy has plagued man—and gardeners—since the

Meaning of Flowers: Symbolism of Flowers, Herbs, and Trees

Do you know the language of flowers? As our list below shows, each flower has its own meaning. The orange b

How to Make Dill Pickles

You can make dill pickles with much more than cucumbers—try cauliflower or green tomatoes with this dill pickle recipe! Siddhantsahni28: Wikimedia Commons

How to Prune and When to Prune Hydrangeas

Hydrangeas can sometimes be a tricky plant to care for, so it is important to learn how to prune them and w

The Old Farmers Almanac Tours and Travel

Here at The Old Farmer’s Almanac, we are excited to sponsor tours and travel to destinations that inspire w

Praying Mantis: Beneficial Insects

The praying mantis is a beneficial insect that preys on bothersome insects. Explore praying mantis facts an

measuring fruit equivilency conversion

The following table lists the amounts of fruits in relation to measuring cup equivalencies. Apples 1 pound

Companion Planting: Ensure a Happy Garden

Close-up of an orange marigold.Angela Altomare How much do you know about companion planting? It takes more than good soil, sun, and nutrients to ensure success in a garden. Plants have to grow well with one&nb

How to build raised garden beds construction tips

Learn how to easily build your own raised garden bed! Crestock Here is advice on how to buil

Planting a Vegetable Garden for Beginners: How, When, and Where

Here’s our quick guide for the beginner vegetable gardener. Whether you’re a beginner or an old hand, planting in a pot or a plot, this advice will help you to plan and grow your tastiest vegetables ever.Why ga

Garden raised beds small plot plan

Photo by Pixabay Raised bed gardens, tiny plots, container gardening, and other techniques h

Herb Companions in the Garden and Kitchen

Learn about companion planting with herbs. For example, the classic example is basil grows well with tomato

Raised Bed Gardening How to Build Cheap Fast Productive

Photo by Thinkstock Every time I open a plant catalog or see a television commercial for sa

raised bed garden planning how many plants

Photo by Thinkstock How many flowers or plants do you need for your garden bed or space?

Best Applesauce Recipes

Here are the best homemade applesauce recipes from The Old Farmer’s Almanac, along with many recipes for ba

Cilantro: Are You a Friend or Foe?

Cilantro, Coriandrum sativum, also known as coriander or Chinese parsley, can incite a repulsed reaction in certain people. As a frequent eater and huge fan of cilantro, I found it odd when I would come across someone wh

Plant Your Second Garden for Fall Harvest!

Pac Choi Robin Sweetser Plan a fall garden, especially if you have gaps in your garden after