Early Spring Weather Warmer Than Normal

This year, the early spring weather really is warmer than normal. Nope, you did not imagine it! You a

Plants Growing Guide How to Grow Flowers Roses Bulbs Shrubs Perennials Houseplants

Our Growing Guides for flowers cover popular annuals, perennials, bulbs, roses, and shrubs—as well as some 

Online Vegetable Garden Planner from The Old Farmers Almanac

Photo by Pixabay Ready to try growing your own fresh food? It’s easy and fun to lay out your

The compounds plants produce to protect themselves may also protect human health

Think about plants. We can learn from the way they keep themselves healthy, and there are many ways that pl

Vegetable Garden Planner Reviews

This year, customers of the Almanac Garden Planner sent us glowing reviews!  We were so excited that this g

Vegetable Garden Planner Review: Allie W.

Allie used the Almanac Vegetable Garden Planner to plant her own kitchen garden, with veggies like kale and

Vegetable Garden Planner Reviews: Angela F.

You don’t have to be a pro to make great use of our tool! Angela used the Vegetable Garden Planner to grow

Vegetable Garden Planner Review: Christine

We LOVE Christine’s review of the Almanac Vegetable Garden Planner! As well as creating her own vegetable g

Vegetable Garden Planner Review: Augustín R.

What an interesting customer recommendation of the Almanac Vegetable Garden Planner!  Augustin R. has creat

Growing the Siberian Iris

When you hear the word “iris,” do you see a big bearded beauty rising up above swordlike leaves? You’re thi

March Birth Flower

When the flowers begin to emerge in March, it seems that these cheery yellow blooms are among the first to

April Birth Flower

By April, spring’s in full swing, and these birth month flowers are ready to express its happy plans and in

June Birth Flower

June’s birth month flowers are among the most fragrant of all.    What is the Flower for the Month of J

October Birth Flower

Both of October’s flowers are colorful annuals that thrive in full sun. What is the Flower for the Mont

November Birth Flower

November’s birth flower recalls the vibrant colors of October’s autumn leaves. What is the Flower for t

December Birth Flower

December’s flowers may be very different from each other, one being a bulb and the other an evergreen, but

periwinkle myrtle ground cover planting gardening

Photo by Nicholas A. Tonelli: Wikimedia Commons Myrtle (Vinca spp.) is among the hardiest of

Spring Tonics Dandelions Greens Nettles

A Spring Tonic, using the early greens of spring, may be just the thing you need to get through this month!

How to Make Fruit Kvass

Fruit kvass is an exceptionally easy-to-make fermented probiotic drink, and you can find a great recipe for

Eight Great Salad Recipes

When you announce, “We’re having salad,” do you hear a collective groan?  You’ll turn their groans into gri