The Old Farmer's Almanac 2016

As surely as the Sun rises in the east and maple leaves turn color in autumn, <i>The Old Farmer&#39;s Almanac</i> is back - and it&#39;s better than ever!<br> <br> Recognized for generations by its familiar yellow cover, America&#39;s best-loved annual and oldest continuously published periodical (now in its 224th year!) promises to be &quot;useful, with a pleasant degree of humor,&quot; once again fulfilling both the mission set forth by its founder, Robert B. Thomas, <i>and</i> readers&#39; expectations. This edition is packed with wit, wisdom, tips, advice, facts, fun, and recipes, including:<br><br> * traditionally 80 percent-accurate weather forecasts<br> * how to make sausages at home<br> * &quot;creatures from hell&quot;<br> * grow your own beer (ingredients)<br> * time- and money-saving tips<br> * unmasked mysteries of plant seed dispersal<br> * bale, key, and concrete block gardens<br> * quirky origins of American horse breeds<br> * history, lore, and more about birthstones<br> Plus, Moon phases and other celestial sightings, tides, gardening tables, best days to do things, and more.<br> <br> Added value this year:<br> * 96 full-color pages<br> * full-color winter and summer weather maps<br> * updated Reference section<br><br><br> Often imitated, but never equaled. Accept no substitutes!