Al Sharpton (minister & politician) was born on this day in 1954. Janet Leigh (actress) died on this day in 2004.
Question of the Day What is the origin of using a K for scoring a strikeout in baseball? Answer
Extending Your Harvest
How to Extend Your Harvest Are your beans, tomatoes, and garden crops still producing? There are ways to extend that season just a bit longer. We’ll show you 6 techniques.
Cardiologist reveals a simple gut fix for the root cause of weight gain, food cravings, and low energy in a short video he released to the public. It has been called the “power wash” for your insides.
BRAND-NEW! Almanac cookbook titled Field to Fork. It’s a collection of more than 120 mouthwatering recipes, plus kitchen tips and food facts and folklore. A great gift!
Herbal Folklore and Old-Fashioned Tips We all know that herbs make great companions in the garden and kitchen. Herbs also have a long history as a natural remedy—and many other more unusual uses, too! Read on…
The Gift of Gardening is a lovely illustrated book filled with inspirational quotes and interesting facts harvested from The Old Farmer’s Almanac. It is perfect for the garden enthusiast.
Common Milkweed: Uses and Natural Remedies Common milkweed has a long history as a natural remedy—and many other uses! Plus, milkweed is the food of our beautiful American Monarch butterflies! Discover this surprisingly useful native plant.