Carol Connare, editor of The Old Farmer’s Almanac, is back on the podcast for a fun and wide-ranging conversation about weather, gardening, nature, and the new 2027 edition of the almanac.
Mary and Carol talk about unusual weather patterns, long-range forecasting, El Niño, changing weather signals, and why this year has left even longtime weather watchers feeling a little confused.
They also get into home remedies and useful plants, including ginger, lemon balm, elderberry, aloe, comfrey, and witch hazel. Mary shares some favorite family remedies and memories from raising her kids.
Plus, they talk about growing apples, tomatoes, watching birds and insects, the signs nature gives us, and why slowing down and paying attention to the natural world can reveal some pretty amazing things.
Carol also shares the story behind the almanac's "Best Days" calendar and what happened when editor Tim Goodwin decided to follow it for an entire year.
If you've ever wondered what nature is trying to tell you, this conversation is full of stories, traditions, gardening wisdom, and plenty of weather talk.
Find more from The Old Farmer’s Almanac at almanac.com.
Find Mary at atinyhomestead.com.
This episode is sponsored by Greenbush Twins & Company.
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