Remember the Old Farmer’s Almanac? When we were little, we frequently had a copy of this book floating around the house. We used to love flipping through it, and reading weird facts about weather and farming—even though we grew up in the middle of Suburbia.
But the Old Farmer’s Almanac isn’t limited to historical data and weather tidbits. For instance, it tells us that this year’s Winter Solstice, on December 21 at 6:12AM, is the ealiest since 1896! The Old Farmer’s Almanac has adapted pretty well to modern technology and lifestyles. They now feature a well-developed website, in addition to their standard paper-bound edition.
The Old Farmer’s Almanac remains a trove of resources and games. Need a recipe? It’s in there. Want info on pickling, the best days for fishing, silly jokes, or lore about the moon? It’s all in there. Gardeners will love the planting guides and calendars. Birders will love the identification guides, as well as the advice for building feeders and birdhouses. There’s even a section on parenting!
Complete a simple sign-up to receive the Old Farmer’s Almanac email newsletter and you will get access to a whole bunch of nifty downloadable activities from their library. We recommend that you check it out. It’s an incredibly useful and fun resource for our family.