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Old Farmer’s Almanac June 23, 2015 Date

As we head into the lazy days of summer, there’s a resource that’s been around for over two centuries that offers a lot of ways to enjoy the natural world and to live, and grow, in harmony with the seasons. They’ve entered the modern age, but the Old Farmer’s Almanac (www.almanac.com) still contains a lot of facts and homespun details that will help you live close to the land and in sync with the celestial events.

You can look up all kinds of astronomical information, from eclipses to lunar phases, to sunrise/sunset, and night sky constellations too. One of the charming features is the inclusion of folklore and history in describing natural phenomena.

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If you can look past the ads, there is an amazing amount of information to be found…

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The planting guides are helpful and can be tailored to your geographical region. The pickling and preserving how-to will be welcome by traditionalist and newly minted self-sufficiency practitioners.