<div>As surely as the Sun rises in the east and maple leaves turn color in autumn,<i>The Old Farmer’s Almanac</i> is back—and it’s better than ever!<br><br>Recognized for generations by its familiar yellow cover, America’s best-loved annual and oldest continuously published periodical (now in its 224th year!) promises to be “useful, with a pleasant degree of humor,” once again fulfilling both the mission set forth by its founder, Robert B. Thomas, <i>and</i> readers’ expectations. This edition is packed with wit, wisdom, tips, advice, facts, fun, and recipes, including:<br><br>• traditionally 80 percent–accurate weather forecasts<br>• how to make sausages at home<br>• “creatures from hell”<br>• grow your own beer (ingredients)<br>• time- and money-saving tips<br>• unmasked mysteries of plant seed dispersal<br>• bale, key, and concrete block gardens<br>• quirky origins of American horse breeds<br>• history, lore, and more about birthstones<br>Plus, Moon phases and other celestial sightings, tides, gardening tables, best days to do things, and more.<br><br>Added value this year:<br>• 96 full-color pages<br>• full-color winter and summer weather maps<br>• updated Reference section<br><br><br>Often imitated, but never equaled. Accept no substitutes!</div>