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!), The Vegetable Gardener's Handbook, with timesaving tips and proven techniques for growing 30+ vegetables and herbs, soil advice and test tips, record-keeping pages, pest and disease control, and more, The Flower Gardener's Handbook, covering 32 popular flowers and flowering shrubs, native plants, bulbs, tips for cutting and drying flowers, and lots more, The annual Garden Guide, for new and experienced growers of edibles, ornamentals, houseplants, and more, The Garden Planner, an interactive online resource for essential advice, videos, year-over-year plot planning, journaling, and community conversations, Ever-popular cookbooks: Readers' Best Recipes and the Stories Behind Them and Comfort Food, EXTRA!, a monthly e-magazine for PC, Mac, tablet, and phone, A powerful presence on ALMANAC.COM and social media that reaches millions, Thank you for making this your Almanac. To learn about any of our products, visit ALMANAC.COM/SHOP or call 1-800-ALMANAC, option #1., Happy New Almanac Year! It's time to celebrate the 232nd edition of The Old Farmer's Almanac! Long recognized as North America's most beloved and best-selling annual, this handy yellow book fulfills every need and expectation as a calendar of the heavens, a time capsule of the year, and an essential reference that reads like a magazine. Always timely, topical, and distinctively "useful, with a pleasant degree of humor," the Almanac is consulted daily throughout the year by users from all walks of life. The 2024 edition contains the fun facts, predictions, and feature items that have made it a cultural icon: traditionally 80 percent-accurate weather forecasts; notable astronomical events and time-honored astrological dates; horticultural, culinary, fashion, and other trends; historical hallmarks; best fishing days; time- and money-saving garden advice; recipes for delicious dishes; facts on folklore, farmers, home remedies, and husbandry; amusements and contests; plus too much more to mention--all in the inimitable Almanac style that has charmed and educated readers since 1792.