406-Get to Know the Old Farmer's Almanac, with Carol Connare, Editor-in-Chief

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Joe Lamp'l

Hobbies, Home & Garden, Leisure

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🗓️ 27 February 2025

⏱️ 50 minutes

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The Old Farmer’s Almanac has been a resource for growers for more than two centuries, published annually with information on the best times to sow seeds and harvest fruits and vegetables, and recipes for enjoying all that produce, plus much, much more. To share the history of the Almanac and explain why so many readers still enjoy it today, joining me on the podcast this week is the publication’s editor-in-chief, Carol Connare.

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0:00.0	Hi, everybody. This is Joe Lampel, the Joe Behind Joe Gardner, and welcome to the Joe Gardner Show.
0:05.6	I am especially excited for this conversation because we're diving into a publication that has been guiding gardeners for over two centuries, the old farmer's almanac.
0:15.5	Joining me today is Carol Conner, the editor-in-chief of this iconic resource.
0:26.4	As only the 14th editor in its history and only the second woman to hold this position,
0:31.2	Carol leads the team that keeps the almanac as insightful and relevant as ever.
0:36.7	For many gardeners and growers, the old farmer's almanac has long been a trusted companion, offering time-tested wisdom on planting schedules, frost dates, moon phases, soil health, and more.
0:43.7	Since its founding in 1792, the almanac has helped generations of growers,
0:49.1	from backyard hobbyists to seasoned farmers,
0:51.8	navigate the rhythm of nature with practical advice rooted in both science
0:56.2	and tradition. Under Carroll's leadership, the Almanac continues to be a go-to resource,
1:02.1	expanding its reach through its garden guide, planting calendars, and digital tools that help
1:07.5	modern gardeners make the most of their growing seasons. And today we'll talk about
1:11.5	the Almanac's fascinating history, how it has adapted to serve today's gardeners, and what
1:17.0	valuable insights it has in store for the seasons ahead. So let's get started with my conversation
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