You can grow almost anything in a container--and do it almost anywhere! Whether you're tight for space, time, money, or other resources or just want to keep things satisfyingly simple, container gardening is the perfect way not only to explore your love of plants but also to grow your knowledge.

How to start? This is where the Container Gardener's Handbook comes in. Created by The Old Farmer's Almanac, America's longtime trusted gardening resource, this third book is part of a best-selling gardening series that began with the extremely popular Vegetable Gardener's Handbook (now its sixth printing!) and was followed by the beautiful and inspirational Flower Gardener's Handbook. This newest book is a one-stop guide to container gardening success. Inside is everything that you'll need to know about growing vegetables, fruit, herbs, and ornamentals in containers to produce mouthwatering harvests and stunning displays. Filled with beautiful photos that make the book itself a joy to behold, the Container Gardener's Handbook features a simple style and language that opens up a world of fun and creativity for gardeners of all experience levels.

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Many gardeners will agree that there's nothing as rewarding as enjoying produce that they've grown themselves. Fortunately, growing crops in containers enables just about anyone to experience this joy--with no garden plot needed! Find out how to care for and harvest flavor-packed miniature tomatoes, salad greens, peppers, basil, chives, blueberries, citruses, cantaloupes, and other favorites to serve at your next meal!Looking for eye-catching displays to perk up a space? Discover sure-to-please ornamental plants for any situation, plus ideal ways to arrange them in decorative containers for the special look that you want. Let the mantra thriller, filler, spiller help you to design pots with a stunning focal point surrounded by complementary plants that fill in around it and trail over the edge!Learn about plant care, including how to identify and control diseases and pests, select the best potting mix, apply water and fertilizer--and overcome FOOF (fear of overfertilizing)!Wondering how big a container your plant needs? Don't know whether to use terra-cotta or plastic pots? Find out how to choose the proper container by size, type, purpose, and more.Some plants, like geraniums, have lots of varieties from which to choose. If you're overwhelmed by the many options available, just check out the recommended selections for 38 specially profiled plants.For added enjoyment, browse--and learn from--the insightful and entertaining anecdotes from experienced gardeners included in this helpful guide.

This third book in a best-selling Old Farmer's Almanac gardening series takes the stress out of striving for container gardening success and replaces it with fun and excitement. Whether a gardener's goal is more food, more sensational displays, better use of space, a new growing adventure, or all of the above, the Container Gardener's Handbook makes it easy for containers to be in everybody's garden--and many other spots!

New and experienced gardeners find this book (companion to the Flower Gardener's Handbook and Container Gardener's Handbook) to be so useful that it is now in its sixth printing!Created for novices, aspiring growers, green thumbs, and old hands alike, The Old Farmer's Almanac Vegetable Gardener's Handbook is loaded with advice and inspiration to guarantee success for every vegetable garden--and every gardener!Contains step-by-step advice for successfully growing 32 vegetables; scores of timesaving tips and proven veggie-growing techniques; more than 150 stunning, full-color photos; insightful and entertaining anecdotes from experienced gardeners; recommended varieties; essential reference tables and charts; dedicated pages for recording ongoing observations; and much more!The Old Farmer's Almanac, founded in 1792, has a strong presence in the gardening information field that includes such products as the annual Garden Guide (available in both print and digital formats), the Garden Planner (an interactive online resource for planning and recording garden activities), the Gardening calendar (a perennial favorite of gardeners and nature lovers for more than 45 years that has been the #1 best-seller in garden calendars on Amazon), and the Gardening Club (a membership opportunity that offers people a selection of Old Farmer's Almanac gardening and related products every year). The Old Farmer's Almanac reaches millions through its powerful presence on Almanac.com and the Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest social media platforms. In addition, a daily e-newsletter promotes the Almanac family of products to more than 600,000 recipients, and a biweekly gardening e-newsletter reaches 157,575 gardeners.54% of young adults (ages 18 to 34) would rather go to a garden center than a nightclub.According to latest trends for popular gardening projects, Creating vegetable gardens is #1.Growing vegetables offers folks--even those who have only a small space--the opportunity to grow their own food, get outdoors and exercise in a wholesome environment, feel the peace of working with nature, and enjoy the satisfaction of watching plants develop and thrive through one's own efforts. Growing one's own food also offers a sense of security in these days of supply shortages and high prices, and a bountiful harvest provides a perfect opportunity for sharing with family, friends, and the community. Vegetable gardening also provides people more choices in variety and flavor than most grocery stores can offer and allows them to have more control over the use of pesticides on their food. Fresher, healthier, and satisfying--it's no wonder that vegetable gardening is such a favorite pastime!

The Old Farmer's Almanac, America's longtime trusted gardening resource, shares with you how to grow more than 30 stunning flowers throughout the year. Gorgeous photos accompany expert guidance and inspirational ideas, providing gardeners of all experience levels with the tools for success and creative enjoyment.

We all want one--a lush, lovely flower bed or pot full of colorful blooms all season long! But it's not easy to know where to begin or how to handle certain problems along the way that challenge making our dream a reality. This is where The Flower Gardener's Handbook comes in.

Created by The Old Farmer's Almanac, America's longtime trusted gardening resource, this book will take you by your garden-gloved hand and show you how to plan, plant, and care for more than 30 amazing flowers that will make you--as well as your family, friends, and neighbors--smile in absolute delight. Gorgeous photos accompany expert guidance and inspirational ideas, providing gardeners of all experience levels with the tools for success and creative enjoyment.

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Imagine the possibilities! This accessible and inviting resource introduces you to bulbs, annuals, biennials, perennials, shrubs, and vines that will perk up your space and season. Browse the 32 plants profiled in vivid detail (from asters, irises, and coneflowers to hydrangeas, roses, and wisteria); for each, you'll find beautiful photos and essential information on planting, care, disease and pest problems, cut-flower harvesting, and recommended varieties. There are also helpful chapters on summer-flowering shrubs, tiny bulbs, flowers for constant color throughout the season, and more! Invite birds to your garden! Discover flowering annuals, perennials, and shrubs that offer food and shelter to make feathered friends feel right at home.Go native! Native plants offer many advantages, such as requiring little to no maintenance or water once established. They also provide nectar for native pollinators. Read about native flower options for various parts of North America, and you'll get a feel for which ones you might like to grow.Want to bring the joy indoors? Find out the best ways to cut and preserve your garden's floral bounty or to dry your blossoms for long-lasting enjoyment.Don't have the yard space to grow flowers or just want to keep things simple? Containers to the rescue! Learn the pot-ticulars about sizes, types, and growing mediums and then get ready to pot up your prized petunias!Nurturing flowers from seeds can be an inexpensive way to fill up a flower bed and offers more options for variety and color than you'll likely see in transplants available locally. Choose your favorites and then discover how to get your plant babies off to a great start.Moving to a new location can take it out of us, and the same goes for plants. Whether you grow your own or purchase just-the-right flowers at your local garden center, find out when they can be safely transplanted to their permanent homes.True success starts at ground level--or even deeper. Learn about soil structure, texture, pH, nutrients, and fertilizers, as well as how to improve your existing soil so that your plants grow up healthy and happy.Water is a precious resource. Gardeners just about everywhere can face periodic drought as well as high water bills and seasonal water restrictions, so water-saving practices in the garden not only make good green sense but also save time, energy, and effort. Read about ways in which you can be water-wise!Diseases and pests like flowers, too. The Flower Gardener's Handbook provides detailed, easy-to-understand information on how to identify and control a host of troublemakers. Write it down! Take advantage of occasional journal pages to jot down important notes, such as your soil's pH, seed-starting details, planting dates, and pest problems and treatment. Record your observations about plant performance, bloom times, and more to help you keep track of which varieties work well and which you'd like to switch out in the following year.What's an Old Farmer's Almanac guide without a little folklore and fun? Inside, you'll learn how to interpret Latin plant names (Did you know that mirabilis means wonderful?), the symbolism in the language of flowers (a peony can express happy life), and what your birth flower is (hint: some months have two!).Plus, much more!

Carefully crafted by experts, The Old Farmer's Almanac Flower Gardener's Handbook is the second book in a best-selling gardening series that began with the extremely popular Vegetable Gardener's Handbook (now its sixth printing!) and is followed by the newest volume, The Old Farmer's Almanac Container Gardener's Handbook. This second book introduces you to the large and varied world of beautiful flowers and offers inspiration and guidance on selecting, growing--and harvesting!--colorful blossoms that will brighten your home and life. An easy-to-use, informative, and enjoyable resource for gardeners of all experience levels!

Following in the footsteps of The Old Farmer's Almanac--that timely yellow book focused on delivering wit and wisdom with a side of fun--The Old Farmer's Almanac for Kids is filled with amazing animals, puzzles to ponder, cool comics, grand adventures, and awesome activities.

All-new volume 10 in this best-selling series is packed with hours of entertainment! Get ready for . . .

Awe-inspiring kids on a mission to make the world a better placePlanting a rainbow of vegetablesFrozen wonders and windy weatherFascinating fox factsOut-of-this-world sky watching, from meteor showers to UFOsMindful techniques to soothe a worried mind and calm an anxious bodyDonkey cheese, banana ketchup, and ice cream breadSpies, code names, and invisible inkPlus: monthly Moons, historic happenings, and so much more!

Readers of all ages rave about The Old Farmer's Almanac for Kids. Here's what people are saying:

My daughter absolutely loves this! She hasn't put it down since we purchased it.

I would recommend it to anyone. Full of fun things for the kids to do, to explore, and to learn about!

This publication is a great addition to any child's bookcase.

Following in the footsteps of The Old Farmer's Almanac--that timely yellow book focused on delivering wit and wisdom with a side of fun--The Old Farmer's Almanac for Kids is filled with amazing animals, puzzles to ponder, cool comics, grand adventures, and awesome activities.

All-new Volume 11 in this best-selling biannual series is packed with hours of entertainment! Get ready for . . .

Extraordinary kids using their powers for goodPlanting a pumpkin or pizza patchCool and colorful birds from around the worldTwister tales from the ultimate storm chaserSupernovas, constellations, and a close look at Mars Furry and funny friends on the farmDelicious--but accidental--food inventionsImproving your memory and halting the hiccupsHula hoops, backyard games, and outstanding sports recordsPlus: monthly Moons, historic happenings, and recipes to explore!

Readers of all ages rave about The Old Farmer's Almanac for Kids. Here's what people are saying:

My daughter absolutely loves this! She hasn't put it down since we purchased it.

I would recommend it to anyone. Full of fun things for the kids to do, to explore, and to learn about!

This publication is a great addition to any child's bookcase.

The Old Farmer's Almanac has been making every day useful, with a pleasant degree of humor since 1792, and, with the 2026 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 live--or aspire to live--close to the earth, with the intent of helping them to make informed decisions based on time-honored wisdom. 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, as well as astrological Best Days and cycles. 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 much more for the curious and the clever.

Long recognized as North America's most beloved and best-selling annual, this versatile little yellow book is often imitated yet never equaled. It's an American icon that instills in readers a feeling of connection to the history of North America and its people.

This hardcover Collector's Edition of the 2026 Almanac features a rigid cover (no hole) with dust jacket, which both help to protect the book and its 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.

The Old Farmer's Almanac has been making every day useful, with a pleasant degree of humor since 1792, and, with the 2026 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 live--or aspire to live--close to the earth, with the intent of helping them to make informed decisions based on time-honored wisdom. 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, as well as astrological Best Days and cycles. 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 much more for the curious and the clever.

Long recognized as North America's most beloved and best-selling annual, this versatile little yellow book is often imitated yet never equaled. It's an American icon that instills in readers a feeling of connection to the history of North America and its people.

This paperback classic edition of the 2026 Almanac is distinguished by the hole in the upper left corner so that it can be conveniently hung on a hook or nail in the kitchen, greenhouse, barn--or wherever this indispensable guide to living well every day will be handiest!

The 2021 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 refreshment; facts on folklore, farmers, home remedies, and husbandry; amusements and contests, plus too much more to mention--all in the inimitable way that the Almanac has done since 1792.

Happy New Almanac Year! It's time to celebrate the 231st 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 2023 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.

- Astronomy: Earth's volcanoes and other planetary wonders
- Calendar: origin of the birthday cake, why we save daylight time, and more special days
- Health: fun facts about your brain; uncommon advice for the common cold; why we have burps, gas, and other unmentionables
- Weather: wildfire weather, facts about fog
- Food: the history of the hot dog, the making of maple syrup, the first frozen dinner, lunchbox recipes
- Accomplished Kids: kids who made amazing discoveries, kids who help to make the world a better place
- Nature: a bug guide, little-known facts about nuts, poison dart frogs
- In the Garden: secrets of composting, growing a bean teepee and other edibles, plus fun crafts
- Sports: a wooden car derby, plus adventurers Sam Patch (falls jumper), Jay Cochrane (wire walker), and Charles F. Lummis (cross-country hiker)
- Amusement: tips for setting a record, advice for whistlers, and more

The Old Farmer's Almanac has been making every day useful, with a pleasant degree of humor since 1792, and, with the 2026 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 live--or aspire to live--close to the earth, with the intent of helping them to make informed decisions based on time-honored wisdom. 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, as well as astrological Best Days and cycles. 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 much more for the curious and the clever.

Long recognized as North America's most beloved and best-selling annual, this versatile little yellow book is often imitated yet never equaled. It's an American icon that instills in readers a feeling of connection to the history of North America and its people.

This edition of the 2026 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.

The 2021 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 refreshment; facts on folklore, farmers, home remedies, and husbandry; amusements and contests, plus too much more to mention--all in the inimitable way that the Almanac has done since 1792.

- Beloved by generations for being useful, with a pleasant degree of humor, The Old Farmer's Almanac features everything under the Sun, including its much-in-demand long-range weather predictions, essential astronomical timetables, 2021 holidays, fascinating trends, best fishing days, valuable gardening information, tantalizing recipes, fun folklore, amusements, contests, and much more
- Exclusive: 32 reference pages, covering such popular topics as full Moon names, hurricane names, flowers that attract birds and butterflies, U.S./metric measurement conversions, and many more
- Easy-to-read edition, with crisp, white paper and larger type than the regular paperback version
- Includes 112 full-color pages
- Stiffer cover helps to protect the pages

The 2021 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 refreshment; facts on folklore, farmers, home remedies, and husbandry; amusements and contests, plus too much more to mention--all in the inimitable way that the Almanac has done since 1792.

- Beloved by generations for being useful, with a pleasant degree of humor, The Old Farmer's Almanac features everything under the Sun, including its much-in-demand long-range weather predictions, essential astronomical timetables, 2021 holidays, fascinating trends, best fishing days, valuable gardening information, tantalizing recipes, fun folklore, amusements, contests, and much more
- Exclusive: 32 reference pages, covering such popular topics as full Moon names, hurricane names, flowers that attract birds and butterflies, U.S./metric measurement conversions, and many more
- Easy-to-read edition, with crisp, white paper and larger type than the regular paperback version
- Includes 112 full-color pages
- Hard cover with dust jacket helps to protect the pages--a plus for those who collect the Almanac each year