Discover a wealth of knowledge in our comprehensive guide, featuring diverse sections on gardening, food, American pursuits, history, weather, astronomy, and essential references. Explore engaging articles like "The Art of the Victory Garden," "Return of the Oyster," and seasonal forecasts for 2025 that cater to both enthusiasts and casual readers. Perfect for anyone seeking inspiration and practical tips, this resource promises to enhance your understanding and appreciation of the world around you.
AMERICAN FARMERS ALMANAC 2025
THE OLD AND THE NEW
the great wide open • A compelling compendium of thoughts, facts and ideas to get us on our way.
THE QUARTER-CENTURY REPORT • HARD TO BELIEVE, BUT 25 YEARS HAVE PASSED SINCE WE ENTERED INTO A FRESH, NEW MILLENNIUM. HOW MUCH HAS CHANGED IN THAT TIME? LET’S GO BACK TO THE FUTURE.
SOUP IT’S ON!
WHAT KIND OF TOOL are you, ANYWAY?
THE ART OF THE VICTORY GARDEN
YOU ASKED, WE ANSWER • REPLIES TO BURNING QUESTIONS YOU DIDN’T EVEN KNOW YOU HAD—UNTIL NOW.
garden & farm • for people who love the land
YARD-LONG BEANS • WHEN IT COMES TO GROWING DELICIOUS BEANS IN YOUR GARDEN, WHY NOT GO LONG?
A BEAUTIFUL BLOOMING MENACE • BRADFORD PEAR TREES ARE A PRETTY HARBINGER OF SPRING—AND AN INVASIVE THREAT TO NATIVE PLANTS.
BEST IN HOE • THIS ESSENTIAL GARDEN TOOL HAS A SURPRISING VARIETY OF DESIGNS. WEED OUT WHICH MOST SUITS YOUR CHORE IN OUR HOE THROWDOWN.
A ‘SHOCKING’ WAY TO GROW PEANUTS • WHY ONE VIRGINIA FARMER STILL FOLLOWS THE BYGONE PRACTICE—AND HOW YOU CAN SNACK ON HIS HARVEST.
GOOD NEIGHBORS, BAD NEIGHBORS
GROW IN THE ZONE • What and when to plant in your spring/summer garden? That depends a lot on where you live.
FROST DATES AND GROWING SEASONS
ROOM TO GROW • JUST LIKE PEOPLE, SOME PLANTS NEED MORE SPACE THAN OTHERS. HERE’S A HANDY CHART FOR PUTTING SEEDS AND TRANSPLANTS INTO THE SOIL, AND MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR GARDENING SPACE. IF YOU HAVE LIMITED ROOM, TRY THE SHORTER DISTANCES BETWEEN PLANTS AND ROWS.
WHY DID THE SHEEP CROSS THE TOWN? • TO PARTICIPATE IN THE TRAILING OF THE SHEEP FESTIVAL, OF COURSE—AND TO GET TO THE OTHER SIDE.
food • for people who enjoy a good meal
Nothing Is Better Than Butter • CHEFS SWEAR BY IT. FOODIES OBSESS OVER IT. LET’S SPREAD OUT THE REASONS WHY.
Return of the Oyster • MEET THE PEOPLE WHO HAVE HELPED BRING GOURMET OYSTERS BACK TO A RAW BAR NEAR YOU.
GRILLED OYSTERS WITH NDUJA BUTTER • Backyard oyster feast? Toss some on the grill and earn points with this chefy-but-simple treatment.
A Good Day to Dine • IS THERE ANY FOODSTUFF NOT CELEBRATED ON ITS OWN SPECIAL DAY? (THANKS, POLITICIANS WITH NOTHING BETTER TO DO!) LET’S CHEW ON THIS ABRIDGED LIST OF ACTUAL NATIONAL FOOD DAYS AND FIND OUT.
Turning Weather Into Wine • OPENING A BOTTLE OF VINO MEANS UNCORKING THE UNIQUE CONDITIONS OF THE PAST.
Oils For All • WHICH COOKING OIL IS RIGHT FOR THE RECIPE? POUR ON SOME EXPERTISE AND YOU CAN BE A REAL KNOW-IT-OIL.
Corn, Peach & Burrata Salad • SHUCK, GRILL AND ADD CREAMY CHEESE FOR THE ULTIMATE BOWL OF SUMMER!
THE FAT & SKINNY ON Milk
american pursuits • for people who travel and recreate
RAFT THE GRAND CANYON! • TO TRULY EXPERIENCE THE BEAUTY AND EXHILARATION OF THIS NATURAL WONDER, IT’S BEST TO GET TO THE BOTTOM OF THINGS.
10th MOUNTAIN DIVISION HUTS • COLORADO BACKCOUNTRY SKIING IN THE TRADITION OF WWII’S FAMED MOUNTAIN INFANTRY.
FIELD GUIDE TO AMERICAN MONSTERS • HOW TO SPOT OUR LAND’S MOST COMPELLING CRYPTIDS—BEFORE THEY SPOT YOU.
A VISIT TO KEENELAND, THEN AND NOW • SCENIC VIEWS AND HISTORIC CHARM, WHETHER...
