Podcast
The Old Farmer's Almanac Podcast
The Old Farmer’s Almanac Podcast brings the pages of America’s most trusted publication alive through conversation. Episodes explore the rhythms of the natural world and the people who observe, interpret, and work within it—farmers, gardeners, astronomers, astrologers, cooks, and storytellers. Guided by the seasons, we bridge the gap between stars and soil, offering a blend of practical wisdom, curiosity, and timeless perspective, connecting listeners to the traditions that endure across generations while also exploring what's new in the universe, garden, and home.
- Home & Garden chart
- #67
- Episodes
- 8
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Typical length
- 49 min
- On air since
- 2026
- Latest episode
- 2 weeks ago
Episodes
8 episodes, newest first
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49 min
The Garden's Last Hurrah
Season 1, Episode 1
Show notes
We talk with Tovah Martin, gardener, author, lecturer, and photographer, about the fall garden—its visual surprises, what to look for, ideas for late color, and turning our attention to tending our indoor plants.
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51 min
Sneak Peek of the 2027 Edition
Show notes
Find out from the editors what's inside this year's all-new Old Farmer's Almanac and learn about what it takes to put together this iconic publication every year.
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54 min
Play Ball! Baseball in The Old Farmer's Almanac
Season 1, Episode 5
Show notes
During a conversation with author Mel Allen, we cover iconic baseball stories that have appeared in The Old Farmer's Almanac and learn about Allen's lifelong fascination with the sport which led to meeting his idols, such as Ted Williams and Lou Brissie.
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49 min
Garden Like it's 1776
Season 1, Episode 6
Show notes
A conversation with The Heirloom Gardener, John Forti, and grower and author Susan Peery on what gardening was like at the time our country was founded 250 years ago. What has changed and what hasn't changed since then? Listen to find out!
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39 min
Tomorrow's Weather, Anybody's Guess
Season 1, Episode 4
Show notes
A conversation with Patrick Dillon, Pulitzer-Prize winning author and journalist on his forthcoming book, Tomorrow's Weather, Anybody's Guess: The Centuries-Old Saga of The Old Farmer's Almanac.
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37 min
Starmaxxing with Astrologer Theresa Reed
Season 1, Episode 3
Show notes
A conversation with author Theresa Reed, astrologer for The Old Farmer's Almanac, also known as The Tarot Lady, on how she learned astrology, how she applies it in her own life, and what's in store for us this season, according to the movement of the planets.
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46 min
Weather Wisdom
Season 1, Episode 2
Show notes
Long-range weather predictions for all of North America are a signature features of the annual edition of The Old Farmer's Almanac. Find out about long-range forecasting, weather trends, and more during a conversation with Almanac meteorologists Brian Thompson and Chad Merrill, along with Senior Editor Tim Goodwin and Editor-in-Chief Carol Connare.
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1 hr 11 min
The Importance of Being The Old Farmer's Almanac
Season 1, Episode 1
Show notes
In our introductory episode of our new podcast, join the 13th and 14th editors and the 23rd publisher of North America's oldest continuously published periodical to learn why this beloved and trusted publication has withstood the test of time, and find out what's in store in upcoming episodes.
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