The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers The Story Of The Old Farmer’s Almanac
Aug 12, 2024
13:16
The Old Farmer’s Almanac is an old standby for gardeners in North America. For centuries, this publication has given people access to useful and new information about gardening topics of all kinds. Here, Kevin and the Almanac’s 14th editor, Carol Connare discuss its origins.
Connect With Carol Connare:
Carol Connare is the editor of The Old Farmer's Almanac, an annual publication devoted to growing and knowing. She is the 14th editor in the publication's history and only the second woman to hold the post. She is an avid gardener of flowers, herbs, and vegetables.
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As an exclusive for listeners, use code THEBEET for 5% off your entire order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design.
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Looking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live!
He also wrote Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots.
Preorder Kevin’s newest book Epic Homesteading if you are looking to turn your home into a thriving homestead!
Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store.
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Connect With Carol Connare:
Carol Connare is the editor of The Old Farmer's Almanac, an annual publication devoted to growing and knowing. She is the 14th editor in the publication's history and only the second woman to hold the post. She is an avid gardener of flowers, herbs, and vegetables.
Shop the Store
As an exclusive for listeners, use code THEBEET for 5% off your entire order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design.
Get Our Books
Looking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live!
He also wrote Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots.
Preorder Kevin’s newest book Epic Homesteading if you are looking to turn your home into a thriving homestead!
Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store.
More Resources
Looking for more information? Follow us:
- Our Blog
- YouTube (Including The Beet Podcast, Epic Homesteading and
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