Basil Companion Plants: 10 Plants That Grow Well with Basil Find the best companion plants for basil to improve flavor, keep pests in check, and help your plants thrive—plus what not to plant nearby.

Here's a hack to jumpstart your companion planting: most herbs, veggies, and annual flowers grow well with basil! 🌱 See details at Almanac.com/companion-plants-for-basil

The Old Farmer's Almanac Container Gardener's Handbook Grow veggies, herbs, and fruits even in limited space with the Container Gardener's Handbook. Learn about containers, plant seeds, and make plants flourish!

Learn about the profiles of “thriller,” “spiller,” and “filler” plants, plus how to arrange them based on colors, textures, shapes, and more at store.almanac.com/collections/...

Raised Bed Vegetable Garden Layouts for Beginners Raised bed garden layout pictures for beginners from The Old Farmer's Almanac.

Take the guesswork out of gardening with our ready-made garden plans! Our raised bed designs work for everyone, whether you’re just starting out small or have a big area to fill 🌱🌱🌱 Almanac.com/raised-bed-vegetable-garden-layouts-beginners.

Gardening by the Moon's phase means paying attention to the Moon's cycle, and timing your planting, harvesting, and more to align with how the Moon is influencing the behavior of water.
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Our list of nectar-rich flowers will help you design a garden to attract butterflies, and keep them around for good. Almanac.com/plants/features/attracts-butterflies

U.S. State Birds: Complete List of State Birds and Their Scientific Names From cardinals to meadowlarks, explore the full list of U.S. state birds and their Latin names. Clear, accurate, and great for quick reference.

It's trivia time, bird edition! Do YOU know your state's bird? 🐦️ www.almanac.com/us-state-bir...

When is it safe for you to start planting outdoors in your region? Find out at Almanac.com/Frost

Planning a Companion Planting Garden Layouts of companion planting gardens showing which vegetables grow best next to each other.

Want to know our best companion planting tips for all your veggies in the garden? (Hint: plant marigold EVERYWHERE!) and visit Almanac.com/planning-companion-planting-garden

The Lyrids peak on the night of April 21–22, when you can expect to see an average of 10 meteors per hour in dark, clear skies. Sometimes, but rarely, the Lyrids produce up to 100 meteors per hour.⁠ Almanac.com/meteors

Weather Lore and Proverb Calendar Over the years, weather proverbs have proven to be trustworthy and surprisingly accurate. The Old Farmer's Almanac shares weather lore via proverbs for days, weeks, and months of the year.

Rainbow in the morning gives you fair warning! 🌈 For centuries, farmers and sailors—people whose livelihoods depended on the weather— relied on lore to forecast the weather. Almanac.com/weather-lore-and-proverb-calendar

The 2026 Garden Guide is the only guide you need to have a bountiful garden! 🪴 The latest edition includes stories on the hippest houseplants, saving seeds, healing gardens, fireproof landscapes, and much, much more. Thumb your way through a copy at Almanac.com/GG 🪴

Edible Garden Plants: 10+ Vegetables, Fruits & Herbs to Try Discover eight easy edible plants and herbs to grow in your garden! From pole beans and lettuce to cilantro and dill, add color, flavor, and charm to your landscape.

Here are a few fun ideas to incorporate edible flowers and edible plants into your garden. Almanac.com/edible-garden-plants

Old Farmer's Almanac Planting Calendar and Guide 2026 by Zip Code Wondering what to plant when? The Old Farmer’s Almanac 2026 Planting Calendar and Guide is customized by zip code. See dates when to start your vegetables, herbs, and fruit.

To figure out what to plant when, visit Almanac.com/planting-calendar and type in your ZIP code or city. It'll bring up your customized planting calendar so you'll know when to put your seedlings in the soil, based on your actual climate. Try it out! Almanac.com/Planting-Calendar

Planting and Growing Foamflower (Tiarella) Learn how to grow foamflower (Tiarella), a native shade-loving groundcover with spring blooms. Deer-resistant, pollinator-friendly, and easy to care for.

Ever heard of foamflower? These spring bloomers are some of the best shade plants money can buy. What foamflowers lack in flashy foliage, they make up for with airy, foamy white to soft pink flowers that bloom from March to July and attract pollinators. Almanac.com/plant/foamflower

Warming the Soil for Spring Planting What's the best way to warm the soil to start seeds earlier in your garden.

We tested wood ashes, clear plastic, black plastic, coffee grounds, and natural sunlight to see which patch would perform the best. Results are in, and you may be surprised! See our test results at Almanac.com/warming-soil-spring-planting

Why Do Cats and Dogs Do That? Understanding Common Pet Behaviors Discover why cats and dogs do the things they do—from rubbing against you and eating grass to barking, climbing, or reacting to loud noises.

What are some funny ways your pet communicates with you? Almanac.com/pet-behavior

You can fine-tune any plan to meet your needs, as these garden plans are meant for any gardener who wants a little help at the get-go. Find our library of garden plans at Almanac.com/free-garden-layouts-plans-library

Planting and Growing Moonflowers Gorgeous, graceful, and fragrant, moonflowers provide an atmosphere of romance and mystery wherever you grow them. Learn how to plant, grow, and care for moonflowers.

While beautiful, moonflowers, like other members of the Ipomoea genus, are toxic. Don’t eat them! Learn more about these magical midnight flowers at Almanac.com/plant/moonflowers

Moonrise & Moonset Times: When Does the Moon Rise Tonight? | The Old Farmer's Almanac Find rise and set times of the Moon for any location in the U.S. or Canada. Also see illumination percentages and meridian crossing times for the Moon and planets.

When will the Moon rise and set tonight? 🌔 Visit Almanac.com/Moonrise to find out! Just type in your ZIP code or city at the link, and you will se at what local time the Moon rises, crosses the meridian, when it sets, and how illuminated it will be.

Starting your first vegetable garden can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be! These are the three questions to ask yourself before buying any seeds or starter plants, with help from our editor-in-chief, Carol Connare! Find our guide at Almanac.com/vegetable-gardening-for-beginners

Visit Almanac.com/Frost to see your average last frost date, then use this map or visit Almanac.com/Frost-2026 to see whether your frost date will arrive early, late, or right on time this season ❄️🌱

Moon Phase Today: 2026 Moon Phase Calendar What is the Moon Phase today? Use our 2023 Moon Phase Calendar to find dates and times of the full Moon, new Moon, and every phase in between. Beyond the phases of the Moon, you will also see daily Mo...

During the Last Quarter Moon, we see 1/2 of the Moon’s surface lit. In the Northern Hemisphere, the left side is illuminated; in the Southern Hemisphere, it is the right side. Learn more at Almanac.com/moonphase

How to Make a Butterfly Garden That Thrives To truly attract butterflies, you need to garden for their entire life cycle—not just their wings. Here’s how to make a butterfly garden that welcomes life in all its stages.

Here is our guide for making a butterfly haven in your backyard, with all the tips and tricks you'll need to give your butterflies a home for years and years to come. Almanac.com/how-to-make-a-butterfly-garden

In 2026, the Moon will be a waxing crescent (33% full) during the Lyrids’ peak. For optimal viewing, look away from the Moon and where it is illuminating the sky. See more at Almanac.com/Meteors

Companion Planting with Herbs: What to Plant Together Learn companion planting with herbs, which herbs grow well together, what to avoid, and how to pair herbs with vegetables and recipes.

Companion planting is awesome! For details about which herbs to plant with veggies, visit Almanac.com/content/companion-planting-herbs

Planning a Vegetable Garden | Garden Planner for Vegetables, Herbs, and Flowers The #1 App on Earth for Planning Your Plantings. Plan a vegetable garden right on your Mac or PC--and now on iPad to plan from the comfort of your couch or to bring outside!

Plan your garden the EASY way! 🌱 It's like Farmville but in real life! Our amazing online planner calculates proper spacing, tells you when to plant seeds, generates a gardening calendar, and more! Almanac.com/planning-vegetable-garden-garden-planner-vegetables-herbs-and-flowers

How to Start a Vegetable Garden with Editor-in-Chief, Carol Connare YouTube video by Old Farmer's Almanac

Ask yourself these 3 important questions before starting your first vegetable garden! Our editor-in-chief, Carol, is here to help get you started off on the right foot! 🥦🥕🌶️ youtu.be/uBIuqoNFarM?...

Garden Resources & Calculators Explore free garden calculators and online resources including planting calendars, soil and mulch estimators, layout plans, companion planting guides, and more.

At The Old Farmer’s Almanac, our goal is simple: to help gardeners make smart, timely decisions at every stage of the growing season. Find our suite of tools at Almanac.com/tools

Grow Your Own Home Brewing Ingredients Learn how to grow ingredients for home brewing, including hops, apples, herbs, and grapes. Turn your garden harvest into beer, cider, wine, and mead.

Find more brewing information and inspiration at Almanac.com/gardening-and-home-brewing

Last Frost Dates by ZIP Code 2026 | The Old Farmer's Almanac See the average first and last frost dates for locations across the U.S. and Canada with our frost dates calculator. Simply enter your postal code to see when the last spring frost date and first fall...

When is your last frost? Visit Almanac.com/Frost to find out! ❄️ Your last spring frost date marks when it’s generally safe to plant outdoors, and is the average final date when temperatures may dip to 32°F (0°C).