A liquid moon moves gently among the long branches. Thus having prepared their buds against a sure winter the wise trees stand sleeping in the cold. –William Carlos Williams (1883–1963)
Sade (singer) was born on this day in 1959. Russell Johnson (actor) died on this day in 2014.
Question of the Day Will an iron nail rust in salt water faster than in fresh water? Answer
Starting Seeds Indoors
Starting Seeds Indoors Starting seeds properly can make or break your entire growing season! Here’s are some tips that include when to start seeds, which seeds to start indoors, and how to do it.
Moon Halos and Sun Halos A large ring around the Sun or Moon is called a halo. What causes halos? Do halos tell us something about the weather? Bob explains these fascinating phenomena.
Why Is There A Hole in The Old Farmer's Almanac? Why is there a hole in the upper-left-hand corner of The Old Farmer’s Almanac? Watch the video, above, to find out! (Or read the transcript below!)
A gardener’s most useful tool is knowledge from past seasons. Don’t rely on sticky notes or memory! You’ll love our beautiful Gardening Notebook with its waterproof cover—easy to bring to the garden. 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 other notes.
