The Old Farmer's Almanac 2018

by Old Farmer's Almanac

It’s another new year celebrating everything under the Sun, including the Moon, with The Old Farmer’s Almanac, America’s oldest continuously published periodical! Always timely, topical, and distinctively “useful, with a pleasant degree of humor,” the Almanac has been beloved for centuries by people from all walks of life. As the nation’s iconic calendar, the 2018 edition will mark the days, months, and seasons; preview astronomical events; and cover a range of related trends, gardening, anniversaries, recipes, home remedies, pets, husbandry, folklore, amusement, contests, fishing, and more—too much more to mention—all in the inimitable way it has done since 1792.

Genres: Reference, Nonfiction

426 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 29, 2017

About the author

America's best-selling annual publication, with facts, feature articles, and advice that are "useful, with a pleasant degree of humor."

Reviews

[Robert · Rating 1 out of 5]

The meteorological and climate information is as interesting and useful as always, But far to much of the ancillary essays and tidbits are contaminated with progressive groupthink to be useful or entertaining. Sad to see such a cherished venue brought low.

[Phil Murphy]

Outstanding

[Ashley Ruhl · Rating 3 out of 5]

What can I say? I like reading the farmer’s almanac every year 🤷🏻‍♀️

[Sara Thompson · Rating 1 out of 5]

First time picking up the almanac (got it from the library). I was shocked by how pointless it seems. I was exciting to see what it was all about. First of all, it is so full of ads that it detracts from the information. The book I have is hardback and looks very much like a book on the outside but looks like a cheap magazine on the inside. I looked up the price on Amazon and it's nearly 8 dollars. I don't see this as worth that expense. I didn't find the information accessible since there were so many ads and everything is so chopped up and distracting. The articles that did somewhat draw my attention couldn't compete with Mother Earth News and other such similar magazines. Perhaps there is something of value in this but I couldn't find it.

[Kathryn · Rating 5 out of 5]

For many years now I have gotten the Old Farmer's Almanac, and this year was no exception; and as usual, I have enjoyed reading it, and will be happily using it during the coming year.

The Almanac does give weather forecasts (by region) for the coming year, but it is much more than just that. In every issue one can find out the gestation period for cats, how the heat index (or cold chill) is calculated, upcoming meteor showers and eclipses of the sun and moon, and when is the best time to plant gardening bulbs. But each year's edition also contains interesting articles about food gardening, home remedies (who knew that snake oil was actually a thing, and actually efficacious when taken from the appropriate snakes?), and other items, such as everything you ever wanted (or needed) to know about groundhogs. The middle pages of the Almanac give sun and moon risings on the left hand Calendar pages (set for Boston, Massachusetts, with a conversion table elsewhere in the Almanac for one's own location), and the right hand Calendar pages give the date, along with national and Religious feasts (Episcopalian, mostly), along with a Farmer's Essay. And, since the Almanac Calendar pages start in November of the previous year, I can tell you that for November 13th, 2017, "Lobsters move to offshore waters".

When the year turns from 2017 to 2018, I will hang this Almanac on the nail in the smallest room of my house, and I will, as usual, save the old Almanac (I have them from about 1979 on). And again, I love my Almanac, and enjoy reading it every fall and referring to it during the year.

[Valentine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting stories and tidbits, as usual. I like that the Almanac imparts traditional wisdom while still remaining current with trends. I love the astronomy sections! One day I hope to start a garden and plant by the moon's signs.

My only complaint is that I hate the clickbait style ads scattered throughout.

[Hannah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Seems to be pretty accurate in the weather department in your region. Possible snow in the winter? The amount of rain in the spring through summer? In farming you need to know these conditions and this book has been around for more than 100 years, they have to fight or crops won't grow. Good reference guide.

[Rachel Sides · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book catch my attention because my grandmother always had a copy. She planted her garden by the signs and she always had a successful garden. Reading was a nostalgic journey for me, but it also contains interesting nuggets of information.

[Fredrick Danysh · Rating 3 out of 5]

An updated version of the classic annual production giving planting and astrological information as well as a selection of recipes and other information. The major drawback is the large volume of advertising

[Lauren · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting read, curious as to how accurate it is for my area. Time will tell.

[Artemis · Rating 1 out of 5]

Complete garbage, and waste of paper.
Can't believe what has become of farmers almanac

[Ann · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting random garden trivia

[Betsy Leonard · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the Farmer's Almanac. I always enjoy it's traditional advice, humor, and advice. Although I read it cover to cover upon receipt, I keep it handy to reference all year long.

[Daniel Currie · Rating 3 out of 5]

A fairly fun little read. Nothing exceptional and I doubt I'll remember any of it, but entertaining.

[James Sadrianna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great tips in this book.

[Katie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think the Farmer's Almanacs are fun to browse through. I borrowed this one thinking it was 2019 so it was a very cursory read.

[Jess · Rating 3 out of 5]

I honestly find their website more useful than their books, but the stories are nice to read and buying the yearly almanac is the best way to support the website.

[ur mom · Rating 3 out of 5]

cute book w helpful info, way too many damn ads

[Dianne · Rating 4 out of 5]

I still don't like how they divided New England and stuck us in with NYC!!!

[Paige Etheridge · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a quirky an interesting read. Amazing the Farmer's Almanac has been around for so long. But I see why. Since I love space, astrology, farming, nature, etc this was great. A psychic told me to read this years ago but only got around to this year for my PopSugar Reading Challenge to fufill my book bought on a trip quota. So glad I did. Also provides a nice preview for 2018. Totally using the gardening and astrology tips. Maybe that one chocolate cake recipe too!