SynopsisIn 1792, Robert B. Thomas, a bookseller, schoolteacher, and amateur astronomer living near Boston, Massachusetts, began a North American institution when he published the first issue of his Farmer's Almanac. (The word Old was added in 1832.) He soon distinguished his Almanac from all others, writing in one of the early issues: "We must strive always to be useful, with a pleasant degree of humor." That timeless formula has made The Old Farmer's Almanac an indispensable reference for generations of readers. Today, this Almanac is produced by Yankee Publishing of Dublin, New Hampshire, as part of a product family that extends its welcome to readers with… a collection of full-color calendars: the wall-style Gardening, Country, Weather, and Moon; the page-per-day Everyday Calendar; and the spiral-hardbound Planner, the biennial Old Farmer's Almanac for Kids (Volume 10 is available now!), our Gardener's Handbook series: the Vegetable Gardener's Handbook, with timesaving tips and proven techniques for growing 30+ vegetables and herbs; the Flower Gardener's Handbook, covering 32 popular flowers and flowering shrubs; and the Container Gardener's Handbook, with essential information for growing vegetables, fruit, herbs, and ornamentals in containers, outdoors and indoors. Each volume includes soil advice, record-keeping pages, pest and disease control, wisdom and lore, and more. the annual Garden Guide, for new and experienced growers of herbs, fruit, vegetables, ornamentals, houseplants, and more, the Garden Planner, an interactive online resource for essential advice, videos, year-over-year plot planning, journaling, and community conversations, the all-new Garden Journal, a botanical beauty where your ideas will take root, with pages for self-expression as well as stunning illustrations and just the right amount of garden wisdom and inspiration, EXTRA!, a monthly e-magazine for PC, Mac, tablet, and phone, a powerful presence on Almanac.com and social media that reaches millions with tried-and-true information for growers and lovers of the natural world Thank you for making this your Almanac. To learn about any of our products, visit Almanac.com/Shop or call 1-800-ALMANAC, option #2., The Old Farmer's Almanac has been making every day special since 1792, and, with the 2025 edition, it continues this tradition in its inimitable fashion. Trusted by generations from all walks of life for its honesty and accuracy, the Almanac delivers fun facts, predictions, feature articles, and advice across many interest areas to readers who actually live--or aspire to live--the country lifestyle, with the intent of helping them to make better decisions. As a calendar of the heavens, it provides detailed daily astronomical data (Sun/Moon rise/set times, length of day), tide times, and planet/star sightings for every sky watcher, from novice to expert. As a calendar of the year, it presents annual and seasonal events, holidays, anniversaries, and timely trivia; astrological "Best Days" and cycles; and much more for the curious and the conscientious. As a time capsule of the year, it contains cultural trends; weather forecasts and conditions; articles on interesting topics such as gardening, home arts and remedies, amusements and contests, history, husbandry, nature, cooking and recipes, folklore, pets, and sports; and more--all in a way that is "useful, with a pleasant degree of humor. Long recognized as North America's most beloved and best-selling annual, this handy "little yellow book" is often imitated but never equaled. It is an American icon that instills in readers a feeling of being connected to the history of North America and its people. This edition of the 2025 Almanac features a semi-rigid cover (no hole), which helps to protect the book's pages--a plus for those who collect the Almanac each year! It also features whiter paper and larger type than what is found in the paperback classic edition, making it even easier to read.