wild bees

Many swarms of wild bees descended on our fields:
Stately stood the wheatstalk with head bent high:
Big of heart we laboured at storing mighty yields,
Wool and corn, and clusters to make men cry!
âGeorge Meredith (1828â1909)

Ever Planted Cauliflower?

Cauliflower

Cauliflower is a cool-season crop and a descendant of the common cabbage. It is more difficult to grow than its relatives because it does not tolerate the heat or cold asÂ well.

2018 Almanac Garden-Themed Weekly Planner and Organizer

NEW ALMANAC ITEM that will make your life easier! Perfect for recording appointments,Â tasks,Â and special occasions. Loaded with prettyÂ plant illustrations, reliable gardening advice, timesaving tips, and a durable soft cover that lies flat.Â Covers 18 months with full-week calendarÂ spreads.

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Plant Garlic in Fall

Planting Garlic in the Fall

Garlic is incredibly useful in the kitchen and surprisingly easy to grow in the garden. Learn how and when to plant garlic so that you can maximize yourÂ harvest!

The Old Farmerâs Almanac Weather Notebook

Pre-order now, and the moment itâs ready, youâll get it first.Â Keeps weather watchers engaged and entertained day after day for upÂ to 4 years! Â PromptsÂ make it easy to record temperature, precipitation, wind speed, humidity, and other fascinating data. This weather journal is also packed with charts, striking color photos, weather-related folklore, and information regardingÂ significant weather events and history.Â Makes an excellentÂ gift.

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What is DE?

What is Diatomaceous Earth?

Gardeners are often given the advice to sprinkle diatomaceous earth (DE) around plants to deter pests. Not surprisingly, weâre asked, âWhat is Diatomaceous Earth?â Weâll explainÂ â¦

The Old Farmerâs Almanac Gardening Notebook

A gardenerâs most useful tool is knowledge from past seasons. Donât rely on sticky notes or memory! Youâll love our beautiful Garden Notebook with its waterproof coverâeasy to bring to the garden.Â Keep records so you know when pests arrive and when to put preventative controls in place to avoid damage. Also, track what blossoms when, first and last frost dates, what was planted where, what worked, favorite varieties, what you want to move, and otherÂ notes.Â

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Is That a Meteor?

When a Meteor is Not a Meteor

One of the most frequent topics letter-writers contact us about is meteors. Also known as shooting stars or falling stars, they usually appear as fast streaks across the sky. People gasp when they see them. Although most are rather dim, they are occasionally brilliant and sometimes regarded as UFOs. Many wrong ideas abound. So hereâs the trueÂ story.

ProPlugger 5-In-1 Lawn & Garden Planting Tool

An Amazon top-seller thatâs rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 412 customer reviews! Itâs the fastest way to dig planting holes from a comfortable, standing position. Year-round applications from planting bulbs and plugging lawns to weeding and more. Watch an informative video on this helpful gardenÂ tool.Â

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