Zucchini is a good sweet corn companion plant when planted among corn. Foes: Tomatoes make poor companion plants of sweet corn, as both are attacked by corn earworms. Plant these two far apart to minimize the spread of these pests. 11. Potato Companion Plants Potatoes are believed to have ...
Gardening by the Moon (according to thephases of the Moon) is an ancient concept anda fundamental part of theFarmers’ Almanacphilosophy.Our print editions always include a Planting Calendar that uses phases and position of the Moon to predict the best times to perform specific gardening tasks. ...
Seed them 12 weeks prior to a frost. When wintering over, cut off the green tops and insulate them to keep them sweet and crisp. Cabbage –Seed cabbage at least 12 weeks prior to the cold weather, and plant transplants 6 weeks before. See the Farmers’ Almanac’s Best Days to plant...
Known for their many colors and a profusion of flowers, petunias help repel leafhoppers, squash bugs, tomato hornworms, and aphids—simply plant near brassicas (cruciferous veggies), beans, basil, tomatoes, grapes, corn, and peppers. Roses also do well when this natural insect deterrent is ...
It’s not a good idea to plant your tomatoes until after May 15. A cool snap comes just before the blooming of the next. So when it warms up after the cool snaps, that’s when you will see the next blooming. Another thing my father-in law would never plant corn when there was ...
The full Moon June 2025 is one of the sweetest of the year — the Strawberry Moon. But how did it get its name and what ...
Natural fertilizers are a fantastic way to nourish your plants, but they are just one piece of the puzzle when it comes to building a healthy and balanced soil ecosystem. Here are some additional practices to consider: Practice crop rotation: Planting different crops in the same bed year after...
The Anishinaabe tribe refers to the April full Moon as the “Sucker Moon” for the return of suckerfish. Similarly, the name “Egg Moon” is often used in April due to the beginning of the nesting season for birds and waterfowl. The Cheyenne tribe calls this Moon “When the Geese Lay ...
Return to Top FA Astrology Farmers’ AlmanacBest DaysandGardening By The Mooncalendars are based on the celestial positions of the Sun and Moon. Likewise, this Full Moon Horoscope is grounded in astrological concepts. We hope these Full Moon Horoscopes inspire you! Happy Buck Moon … andastrologi...
Has this ever happened to you: You’re gazing out the window when you spot a creepy brown bug that looks like something from a sci-fi action thriller clinging to your screen. If the critter in question has a broad, shield-shaped body with stripes around the edges and on the antennae, ...