| A Year of Gardening Wisdom
Get advice, folklore, and gardening secrets (shhh!), as well as some interesting plant trivia, in The Old Farmer’s Almanac Gardening Calendar. | |
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Dear Hopeful Horticulturist,
When you’ve been publishing an Almanac and studying the weather since George Washington was president, you pick up a few gardening tips. You pass along a few folktales down through the years. You learn some interesting facts. (Did you know that a ladybug can eat as many as 5,000 aphids during its lifetime?)
When we were putting together our Gardening Calendar for the coming year, we looked back at those tips, tales, and facts, gathered our favorites, and “penciled them in.” Kidding. We used ink.
Don’t think us negligent, though. These facts and tales and bits of wisdom are all true, except maybe the one about how a juniper plant at your front door will discourage a witch from entering. We haven’t verified that one.
Here are a few of our favorites. Be warned, though. You may think differently about that cute praying mantis when you find out what it does! |
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| Two Great Greens That Go Great Together | Want something unique in your garden? BrusselKale, also known as kalettes and lollipop kale, is a cross between brussels sprouts and kale. Along its tall stems, this hybrid beauty forms small green and/or purple rosettes of kale-like leaves. Their mild, nutty flavor becomes sweeter after frost.
BrusselKale is available as ‘Autumn Star’ (matures in 110 days), ‘Mistletoe’ (124 days), and ‘Snowdrop’ (138 days). All grow well in nitrogen-rich soil amended with well-aged manure or compost. Space transplants 18 to 24 inches apart in the garden. | | Praying Predator | Want to give your outdoor garden a pal? Praying mantises are known for their iconic stance, with forelegs held together as if in prayer. And these fierce predators hunt many insect pests that terrorize gardens, including moths, beetles, and flies.
You can purchase mantis egg cases from beneficial insect suppliers to release them into the garden. A case usually contains from 200 to 300 eggs.
Note: They also may eat beneficial insects but have been known to attack hummingbirds on occasion! | | | Growing Up Isn’t Hard to Do | Is outdoor gardening too much to handle? Indoor vertical herb gardens are a great way to grow fresh ingredients in the kitchen without crowding the counters. Use hose clamps to fasten small pots or mason jars to an old cutting board and then hang the board on a sturdy hook in a well-lit area.
Add about an inch of pebbles to the bottom of each container and then fill with potting soil and herbs such as basil, chives, mint, oregano, and sage. Alternatively, you can attach a few gutters to the wall or suspend hanging planters from the ceiling.
If you want to learn more about ground covers and flying saucer squash, plus discover much more useful information, wit, and wisdom about gardening, you can get it along with 84 facts, folklore notes, and fun tales in our 2019 Gardening Calendar. It’s included with an Old Farmer’s Almanac Calendar Club Charter Membership! |
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| Get full access to everything under the Sun, including the Moon, weather, vegetable and flower gardening, folklore, nature, home remedies, and more —with your Old Farmer’s Almanac Calendar Club Charter Membership! | Introducing The Old Farmer’s Almanac Calendar Club Charter Membership! This new and exciting club is designed especially for you—six stunning calendars packed with advice, best days, facts, and fun that you cannot get anywhere else!
We’ve taken what makes The Old Farmer’s Almanac a wonderful resource, and created calendars to appeal to the gardener, the cook, the stargazer, the trivia lover, the organizer, and the weather watcher in all of us.
Since 1792—in fact, every day since!—The Old Farmer’s Almanac has been trusted and enjoyed by folks from all walks of life, with planting charts for those who grow their own food; recipes for those who live in the kitchen; Moon and sunrise times for those who watch the skies; and weather forecasts for those want to know what the weather is going to be like this season.
With The Old Farmer’s Almanac Calendar Club Charter Membership, you can celebrate the humor and insight of The Old Farmer’s Almanac with six special calendars with themes including gardening, country, weather watching, and the moon. Discover quirky facts, timeless adages and advice, amusing quotes, profound proverbs, Best Days to do things (from fishing to weaning to planting to setting eggs, for example), and so much more!
Did you know? The Old Farmer’s Almanac is the oldest continuously published periodical in North America! We got started with this valuable content in 1792—when George Washington was president and the U.S. Post Office Department was first established . . . and we’ve been at it ever since then, for 227 years!
We believe that, especially in today’s trying times, finding humor and enjoyment in daily life is important and can be uplifting, and we hope you like our light-hearted fun and find the joy in chuckling at our witty and inspiring words in these beautiful calendars.
Your Old Farmer’s Almanac Calendar Club Charter Membership gives you six beautiful calendars loaded with the the tips, trivia, and insights that make The Old Farmer’s Almanac a family favorite. Keep them all for yourself or give some as gifts. Keeping track of time has never been so enjoyable!
Each calendar is chock-full of quirky facts, timeless tips, and powerful proverbs. Discover the best days to plant, the best days to harvest, and when the fishing’s most likely to mean fresh fish for dinner.
And with The Old Farmer’s Almanac Calendar Club Charter Membership, you’ll have dazzling photography to beautify your home, coupled with fascinating facts and entertaining trivia to engage your mind. |
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When you joinThe Old Farmer’s Almanac Calendar Clubtoday, you’ll get a beautiful array of calendars to enjoy throughout the year:
- 2019 Gardening Wall Calendar: If you like gardening, you’re going to love the advice, folklore, and gardening secrets in our 2019 Gardening Wall Calendar! This compact calendar is the perfect size to fit on the wall in your kitchen, den, or potting shed. Each month features rich, full-color illustrations along with tips, history, or background information on the artwork. Want to start an indoor herb garden? The guidelines are right here. Need to choose a new fast-growing ground cover? We have some suggestions. Want to enhance your garden’s growth by inviting beneficial fauna? Find out how on the June page.
- 2019 Weather Watcher’s Wall Calendar: Mother Nature puts on spectacular shows around the world, and we’ve captured some of the most amazing weather moments for you in our Weather Watcher’s Calendar. From northern lights in Norway to a dramatic dust storm in Africa, each month of our Weather Watcher’s calendar will bring you a stunning new photo. Each month features a key event in history, from freezing rivers to crippling blizzards to the unusual sighting of a blue sun. The “Ask the Old Farmer” section will give you detailed answers about unusual weather questions. The information sidebar provides you with a little poem that captures the essence of each month.
- 2019 Engagement Calendar: Take the wisdom and humor of The Old Farmer’s Almanac with you wherever you go, and never miss an appointment! This beautiful planner-style engagement calendar is the perfect size—7” X 10”—with a week at a glance so you can keep your days organized. The Engagement Calendar is liberally sprinkled with humor and useful advice, with plenty of room to record your appointments—practical and handy!
- 2019 Everyday Calendar: Expect something new every day with this desktop page-per-day calendar. Each day features a bit of Old Farmer’s Almanac fun—from weather wisdom to historical facts to useful hints and time-tested proverbs. Enjoy a lovely new full-color illustration or photograph each day. Impress your friends and family with your wide-ranging knowledge.
- 2019 Country Wall Calendar: If you love the country, you’ll feel right at home with this calendar. This 15th-anniversary edition features engaging color photos from top photographers who have perfectly captured the essence of what “country” is. The calendar has quirky, fun facts about living in the country and the animals that call it home, along with a pithy poem that’s perfect for the month. You’ll get country wisdom and reflections throughout the calendar, along with a list of the best days each month for fishing, setting eggs, and performing specific farm chores. Need even more info? Turn to the back of the calendar for ideal dates to plant, harvest, and more.
- 2019 Moon Wall Calendar: Turn your eyes to the sky and revel in the beauty of the Moon over land, sea, city, and country. These spectacular photographs are sure to delight and inspire you, month after month. There’s lots of lore surrounding the power of the Moon, and we celebrate both Moon facts and Moon fables throughout the year. From Lunar Fun to Moon Talk, you’ll be informed and entertained about the Moon as it waxes and wanes. Get tips on the best days to cut your hair, entertain guests, or go fishing or camping. Learn about the special names that the full Moon takes from one month to the next. You may even be inspired to go out for a walk in the moonlight!
Keep all of these calendars for yourself or give some as gifts. These calendars definitely won’t wind up in a drawer somewhere—they’re too beautiful not to use! |
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| Claim your 63% off deal now!
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| Make every day special—get 6 stunning calendars! | | Keep them all for yourself or give some as gifts—The Old Farmer's Almanac Calendar Club—become a Charter Member today! | |
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| The "Calendar Club" is really an incredible value! | |
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How can you not consider becoming an Old Farmer’s Almanac Calendar Club Charter Member?
Only The Old Farmer’s Almanac can offer you such a wide variety of calendars all in one place—and all packed with the guidance, folklore, trivia and insightful advice that readers have come to love in the Almanac. Whether you keep all the calendars for yourself or start a new tradition of gifting some to the important people in your life, you’ll know that these are no ordinary calendars. The luscious illustrations and photography will brighten your home or office in a way that no off-the-rack calendars can.
What are you waiting for? | | Why not join right now? Enjoy the new year with these beautiful calendars. | Weather watchers, gardeners, sky gazers, and nature lovers everywhere have been enjoying The Old Farmer’s Almanac calendars for years, and now it’s easier than ever for YOU to get your bundle of calendars—and be ready for 2019—with an Old Farmer’s Almanac Calendar Club Charter Membership.
When we first created the Calendar Club, we wanted to make it easy to use, easy to order, and packed with diverse, attractive, and valuable content. Who can resist a beautiful calendar in the time-honored tradition of The Old Farmer’s Almanac? These calendars will brighten your year day after day, and now they can all be yours with your Old Farmer’s Almanac Calendar Club Charter Membership.
Why not be among the first to join us today and benefit from the wonderful combination of beautiful photos and illustrations and valuable Almanac information that you can’t get anywhere else?
Sincerely,
Janice Stillman
Editor, The Old Farmer’s Almanac
P.S. Become an Old Farmer’s Almanac Calendar Club Charter Member today—while this special offer lasts! |
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| Claim your 63% off deal now!
Special Charter Membership Invitation for You:
Introducing The Old Farmer's Almanac Calendar Club! |
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| Make every day special—get 6 stunning calendars! | | Keep them all for yourself or give some as gifts—The Old Farmer's Almanac Calendar Club—become a Charter Member today! | |
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| The "Calendar Club" is really an incredible value! | |
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