S16: E3: Plan Your Garden with the Moon: How to Use History to Sync with Nature

Old Fashioned On Purpose

What can history teach us about planting our gardens TODAY in 2024? In this episode, we sit down with Carol, the editor in chief of The Old Farmer’s Almanac, to explore the ancient practice of gardening by the moon.

We dive into the best cold-hardy plant varieties (cold-hardy kiwis, anyone?), tips for dealing with unpredictable weather, and how to use the almanac to plan ahead for a successful growing season. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just getting started, this episode is packed with practical insights to help your garden thrive year-round.

Podcast Episode Highlights

• Brief history of The Old Farmer's Almanac
• How the Farmer's Almanac figures out the weather predictions
• Gardening with the Moon...
• Looking at specific plants and the moon
• Weather challenges and advice for gardeners
• Gardening in the cooler seasons and cooler climates
• Connecting with your community for gardening
• Unique varieties of fruits/veggies for cold climates
• Recent trends in gardening
• A closer look at The Old Farmer's Almanac

Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:

Learn more about The Old Farmer's Almanac here: www.almanac.com

Learn more about The Old-Fashioned on Purpose Planner here: www.prairieplanner.com

OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:

• Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: http://theprairiehomestead.com/letter
• Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com
• Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
• Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead
• Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application

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