S16: E3: Plan Your Garden with the Moon: How to Use History to Sync with Nature

What can history teach us about planting our gardens TODAY in 2024? In this episode, we sit down with Carol, the editor in chief of The Old Farmer’s Almanac, to explore the ancient practice of gardening by the moon. We dive into the best cold-hardy plant varieties (cold-hardy kiwis, anyone?), tips for dealing with unpredictable weather, and how to use the almanac to plan ahead for a successful growing season. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just getting started, this episode is packed with practical insights to help your garden thrive year-round.Podcast Episode HighlightsBrief history of The Old Farmer's AlmanacHow the Farmer's Almanac figures out the weather predictionsGardening with the Moon...Looking at specific plants and the moonWeather challenges and advice for gardenersGardening in the cooler seasons and cooler climatesConnecting with your community for gardeningUnique varieties of fruits/veggies for cold climatesRecent trends in gardeningA closer look at The Old Farmer's AlmanacResources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:Learn more about The Old Farmer's Almanac here: www.almanac.comLearn more about The Old-Fashioned on Purpose Planner here: www.prairieplanner.comOTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: https://jillwinger.substack.com/Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.comJill on Instagram: @jill.wingerJill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomesteadApply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-applicationDid you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback!