The Old Farmer’s Almanac
I remember when I was a kid my Uncle talking about what The Old Farmer’s Almanac predicted the winter would be like. The summer, too, … Read more
I remember when I was a kid my Uncle talking about what The Old Farmer’s Almanac predicted the winter would be like. The summer, too, … Read more
El Nino. La Nina. Southern Oscillation. Arctic Oscillation. Northern Oscillation. What do these terms mean for us weather-wise and how will the 2012-2013 winter season … Read more
‘Tis a frequently asked question; ‘Why didn’t my lilacs bloom?’. The same question is posed about other spring blooming shrubs like azaleas and forsythias, and … Read more
Every spring I look forward to my flower garden. In the winter, though, I can only plan for the coming seasons. During the longer winter … Read more
We love watermelon at my house. Anytime I buy one and have family or friends in, there’s usually nothing left but the rind. When I … Read more
Benjamin Banneker, son of a former slave, mathematician, surveyor and astronomer, was born November 9, 1731 on a farm near the Patapsco River within 10 … Read more
Are you looking for information about farming online? Would you like a source for accurate information to learn more? Would you like to make your … Read more
If you are longing for warm spring weather to come so that you can get to those vegetable or flower gardens, this is a good … Read more
Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts many things, including southern weather with a northern touch after December 21, 2012. What could be in store for the southeast … Read more
Putting together a vegetable garden in zone 4 begins with planing in January. The last frost in zone 4 is about May 20th. Plan on … Read more