The Old Farmer's Almanac is useful because it reminds you of planting dates and other important times in the agricultural year. The Almanac utilizes very old symbols for celestial goings on from day length to the sun's position with signs of the Zodiac and many things other similar publications lack. The Old Farmer's Almanac is one of the best books for new backyard food gardeners. Learn planting dates, get on the fast track to the age old forecast of seasons, planetary positions, moon phase and weather forecasts that are just as useful today as they were centuries ago.

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