The Old Farmer's Almanac 2016

As surely as the Sun rises in the east and maple leaves turn color in autumn, *The Old Farmer’s Almanac* is back—and it’s better than ever!

Recognized for generations by its familiar yellow cover, America’s best-loved annual and oldest continuously published periodical (now in its 224th year!) promises to be “useful, with a pleasant degree of humor,” once again fulfilling both the mission set forth by its founder, Robert B. Thomas, *and* readers’ expectations. This edition is packed with wit, wisdom, tips, advice, facts, fun, and recipes, including:

• traditionally 80 percent–accurate weather forecasts

• how to make sausages at home

• “creatures from hell”

• grow your own beer (ingredients)

• time- and money-saving tips

• unmasked mysteries of plant seed dispersal

• bale, key, and concrete block gardens

• quirky origins of American horse breeds

• history, lore, and more about birthstones

Plus, Moon phases and other celestial sightings, tides, gardening tables, best days to do things, and more.

Added value this year:

• 96 full-color pages

• full-color winter and summer weather maps

• updated Reference section

Often imitated, but never equaled. Accept no substitutes!