| The Real Secret to a Magical Garden
This secret will change the way you think about gardening. Join The Old Farmer’s Almanac Gardening Club, including two free New Year's bonuses, for all the dirt. |  | | Paul Wheaton RichSoil.com | | Dear Garden Grower,
We all know gardens can be magical. But for this garden you need to know the magic word: hügelkultur. Hügelkultur (HEW-gul-kul-TOOr), which comes from eastern Europe and Germany, centers on a type of raised bed called a hügelbed. What makes them so special? So magical? These hügelbeds hold moisture, build fertility, maximize surface volume, and provide ample space for vegetables, herbs, and flowers.
Hügelkultur is seriously environmentally friendly, too. The practice turns trees, branches, and rough lumber into super fertile garden beds. Think of it as the pro version of raised bed gardening. Hügelbeds can start life around 5 to 6 feet high, eventually sinking to around 2 feet as the wood, leaves, and other organic substances break down and decompose, releasing nutrients and enriching the soil as they go. These mounds provide better drainage, warmer soil for a longer growing season, and higher yields, and they make weeding and watering easier.
And in case you need proof of how well these living sponges work in real life, hügelbeds are so rich in nutrients that one gardener we spoke to harvested 120 pounds of cucumbers and 42 “good-size” pumpkins from first-year beds. Best of all, they’re really fun to build.
But you’ll have to read our Garden Guide to get the details. In fact, you can find heaps of gardening knowledge in the Garden Guide library. We add an exclusive new digital guide each year for The Old Farmer’s Almanac Gardening Club members, and you get access to all of them. That’s over 1,100 pages of gardening tips, plant lore, recipes, design ideas and inspiration, tricks, shortcuts, and so much more! | | | | | | Celebrate your Love of Gardening with The Old Farmer's Almanac Gardening Club! | | | Save 43% with your Gardening Club Charter Membership! |
| | Claim your Old Farmer’s Almanac Gardening Club Charter Membership—save 43% today! | | | | | | | | No Room? No Problem | What if you don’t have room for a hügelbed? For that matter, what can you do if you have limited gardening space? Instead of spreading out, you can grow up. (Don’t worry – we’re talking about plants here, not life choices.) Vining veggies produce more per square foot, they’re easy to watch for pests, and they’re easy to harvest. All you need is a trellis of some sort and you can enjoy snap peas, snow peas, tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, spinach, and beans.
It’s not just about taking advantage of space, though. Did you know that cucumbers will yield 50 percent more when they can climb a trellis or arch? And some varieties of peas, like the “Tall Telephone,” will turn a 6-foot trellis into a gorgeous and delicious wall of peas. Or there’s the “Jasper” red cherry tomato that will give you 15-foot vines of vigorously growing tomatoes.
You can find out more about vining vegetables in this year’s Garden Guide. However, if you want to get your hands dirty with root veggies, in addition to planting up, check out the 2019 Garden Guide. | |  | | Digging In | What’s the best thing about root crops? Aside from pretty much everything? That’s a trick question. It’s hard to pick just one thing. They’re incredibly nutritious and fairly easy to grow from seed, they don’t need a lot of space, they store well, and some have wonderfully delicious greens. (If you haven’t enjoyed beet greens, you are missing out.)
Our 2019 Garden Guide includes close-ups of 6 favorite root vegetables, highlighting their nutrition profile, along with an in-depth how-to for successfully growing these underground treasures.
Get all the details on vining veggies, root crops, and everything in between with your Old Farmer’s Almanac Gardening Club Charter Membership! Along with a full library of Garden Guide issues, you get the latest edition of The Old Farmer’s Almanac; a richly illustrated 2021 Gardening Wall Calendar; a cultivated collection of inspiring and fun gardening articles in the member-exclusive softcover book, Gardening for Everyone; the Cooking Fresh digital cookbook; and the monthly Old Farmer’s Almanac EXTRA! magazine, which brings you up-to-date information on gardening, weather, nature, astronomy, holidays and events, food, and all the wit and wisdom you expect from North America’s oldest and most popular farmer’s almanac! Plus, get two New Year's bonuses: the handy 2021 Engagement Calendar and a hard copy of the 2020 Garden Guide! | | | | | | Celebrate your Love of Gardening with The Old Farmer's Almanac Gardening Club! | | | Save 43% with your Gardening Club Charter Membership! |
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A bountiful, beautiful garden is just a few clicks away. With an Old Farmer’s Almanac Gardening Club Charter Membership, you can read every issue of the Garden Guide, where you’ll learn more about:
- The proliferation of purple plants, and why you’re going to want them in your garden
- How to make your garden Instagram famous
- Why this is the year to try planting grains
- How you can create a hydroponic garden that will give you plenty of tasty greens
- Plants that “glow” at night, creating an enchanting garden you can’t resist
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We’ve put together essential Old Farmer’s Almanac resources to celebrate your love of gardening and give you tons of tips for making your next gardening project as lush and lovely as it can be. And it all starts, of course, with The Old Farmer’s Almanac.
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Since 1792, The Old Farmer’s Almanac has been a traditional resource for dedicated farmers, avid and casual gardeners, folks who like to get a long view on upcoming weather trends, and people who love to collect little snippets of country wit and wisdom that they can share with family and friends.
We’re not just the oldest published almanac, but the oldest continuously published periodical in North America— and we’ve been around longer than any newspaper or magazine, too. | | | Get your Charter Membership in The Old Farmer’s Almanac Gardening Club today—with resources to inspire you in the garden. From time-honored country gardening tips to modern garden gadgets, come share in the bountiful harvest! | With your Old Farmer’s Almanac Gardening Club Charter Membership, you get everything you need to keep your garden at its greenest:
- 2021 Gardening Wall Calendar: Our perennial best-seller for over 40 years! Rich illustrations accompany useful gardening tips on everything from planting to enjoying your garden.
- The 2021 special softcover, hangable edition of The Old Farmer’s Almanac, loaded with the tips, trivia, and insights that make it a family favorite.
- Gardening for Everyone— Brand NEW from Old Farmer’s Almanac and only available to Club Members, this beautiful print edition covers the best of Old Farmer’s Almanac Garden Guides. Grow food and herbs you love, surround yourself with spectacular flowers, and get tips on the latest gardening tech!
- Instant Unlimited Access to our new Old Farmer’s Almanac Garden Guide Online Library—you’ll find seven years of Garden Guides packed with no-nonsense tips, tricks, and shortcuts to make your garden a jewel in the neighborhood or out in the country.
- Cooking Fresh—make the most of your garden's bounty with our digital cookbook. You'll find more than 160 recipes using fresh fruits, berries, herbs, spices, and vegetables!
- The Old Farmer’s Almanac EXTRA! Our monthly digital magazine includes articles on gardening, food and other content not found in the print edition. It’s a great way to keep up-to-date on Almanacky topics throughout the year.
- Bonus: Not only will you get a new Old Farmer’s Almanac EXTRA! each month—you get free access to every issue of EXTRA! in our digital library. That’s more than 40 issues of great gardening tips, delicious recipes, and more!
- New Year's Bonus: 2021 Engagement Calendar
- New Year's Bonus: Garden Guide
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| | Claim your Old Farmer's Almanac Gardening Club Charter Membership— save 43% today! | | | | | An Old Farmer’s Almanac Gardening Club Charter Membership will deliver exciting rewards for you—and at a special introductory rate, right now, for all new Charter Members. | When you join today, you’ll ensure that you are planting the seeds of success for your garden when you tap into the time-honored wisdom of The Old Farmer’s Almanac. Enjoy all these benefits as an Old Farmer’s Almanac Gardening Club Charter Member:
- Your best garden ever—Almanac gardening advice, planting dates, timesaving tips, and detailed guidance from experts will get you growing like never before.
- You’ll know in advance about every important astronomical event in 2021—and how the phase of the Moon can influence the success of your garden.
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- You’ll be the first to know about top tips, tricks, and shortcuts for taking your garden from good to great.
- You’ll learn more about gardening gadgets and gear that can make your work in the garden even more enjoyable.
- You’ll discover new approaches to planting—for color, for purpose, for stress relief.
- Whether you’re a beginning gardener or a skilled green thumb, you’ll find do-it-yourself projects to fit your schedule—and your garden.
How can you not consider becoming an Old Farmer’s Almanac Gardening Club Charter Member? | | What You’ll Get With an Old Farmer’s Almanac Gardening Club Charter Membership | There’s so much gardening knowledge to gain as a Charter Member of The Old Farmer’s Almanac Gardening Club:
In the convenient, hangable, softcover edition of the 2021 Almanac, you’ll find a bumper crop of gardening tips. Many gardeners consider the Almanac their most valuable tool, so this year, for all of you trying to grow food, we’ve got foolproof advice that promises a harvest the first year and every one thereafter. Perhaps you grow flowers—or want to: In the 2021 Almanac, you’ll learn all about growing flowers, when to pick them, and how to use them (e.g., last year, we told members to pick apple blossoms in late spring and sprinkle them onto a Waldorf salad and use impatiens all summer long as a garnish).
But that’s not all. Here’s a taste of other tips you’ll find in the 2021 Almanac: - Best days for planting, pruning, weeding, grafting, and controlling pests
- Daily weather forecasts for all regions of the United States, including Alaska and Hawaii
- Fresh new ways to savor vegetables from your garden
- Easy, delicious, Almanac prize-winning recipes (and an opportunity to share your own!)
Each month, you’ll get new articles and original content with our digital magazine, The Old Farmer’s Almanac EXTRA! It’s a treasure trove of Almanac information that you won’t find in the printed edition, including audio and video content. EXTRA! leads you to some interactive fun when you’re ready for a change of pace. | | | | Celebrate your Love of Gardening with the Old Farmer's Almanac Gardening club! | |
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| | Claim your Old Farmer's Almanac Gardening Club Charter Membership— save 43% today! | | | | It’s never too early to plan next season’s garden, so enjoy the rich illustrations in our Old Farmer’s Almanac Gardening Calendar. This compact calendar is the perfect size to fit on the wall in your kitchen, den, or potting shed. Each month features rich, full-color illustrations along with tips, history, or background information on the artwork.
Here are just a few of the types of tips you can find in our 2021 Gardening Calendar: - Reinvigorate your houseplants by removing the top 1/4 inch of soil and top-dressing with fresh potting soil.
- Use an old salt shaker for sowing tiny seeds. Mix the seeds with sand for better spreading.
- Plants with a strong citrus fragrance will help to keep pesky bugs at bay. Try planting lemon-scented geraniums, lemon thyme, or lemon balm.
- Lettuce shaded naturally or by shade cloth will encourage the growth of a tender, sweet crop all summer.
- To attract dragonflies, create a water feature. Choose a spot in partial to full sun and plant a few native plants along the edges for wind protection.
- Remove the lower leaves of brussels sprouts to expose the buds along the stem. Harvest from the bottom up.
- Fill bird feeders to attract chickadees, nuthatches, and juncos—they will not only brighten the landscape but also clean up insect larvae and eggs on trees and shrubs.
You’ll love the advice, folklore, and gardening secrets in our 2021 Gardening Wall Calendar!
As you count the days until your next planting or your next harvest, peruse the pages of Gardening for Everyone for tips on how to grow better, naturally! Gardening for Everyone is available exclusively to Old Farmer’s Almanac Club members.
From the practical to the ornamental, plan your prolific garden and learn how to:
- Plant edibles indoors and out, no matter how small your space is.
- Create a serene and leafy oasis—and why you should.
- Make a living herb wreath—a kitchen garden in the round.
- Grow blooms that beautify your surroundings and make breathtaking bouquets.
- Serve up your harvest in style with recipes that will let you savor the flavor of homegrown food.
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With your Charter Membership, you’ll receive The Old Farmer’s Almanac Gardening Calendar, The 2021 Old Farmer’s Almanac, Gardening for Everyone, access to The Old Farmer’s Almanac Garden Guide Online Library with seven years of Garden Guides, Cooking Fresh, and a subscription to our monthly digital magazine, The Old Farmer’s Almanac EXTRA! PLUS, enjoy The Old Farmer's Almanac Engagement Calendar and Garden Guide as New Year's Bonuses!
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This is a limited-time offer, so take advantage of it right now! | | | | | When we first created the Gardening Club, we wanted to make it easy to use, easy to order, and packed with valuable gardening content that you could put to use right away. Be the best gardener you can be with your Old Farmer’s Almanac Gardening Club Charter Membership.
Sincerely,
Janice Stillman
Editor
The Old Farmer’s Almanac
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