The Other Almanac: Calculated for the Year 2026

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An annual that echoes The Old Farmer's Almanac. The Other Almanac is fun, fact-filled and fabulously beautiful, with a quirkily progressive and environment friendly take on the coming year.

A sparkling new take on an age-old publication,The Other Almanac brings together young writers, artists and activists who contribute lively writing and art about environmentalism, gardening, recipes, folklore, seasonal savvy, and off-the-beaten-track entertainments, all presented in brilliant color and eye-popping design.

Among the pieces featured in the 2026 edition are:

• Rich data visualizations
• Moon calendar
• Phenology calender
• A list of objects left on the moon
• A checklist for signs of spring, winter, fall, and summer in NYC
• Herbal tips for every month
• Recipes for making seasonal food
• A column on birding throughout the seasons in NYC
• An interview about the Bed-Stuy Aquarium
• Obituaries for recently extinct animals and plants

Author Bio

Ana Ratner, who has compiled and edited two previous editions of The Other Almanac,is an artist and plant enthusiast. Her sculptural work spans various mediums and is inspired by furniture design, experimental tableware, and traditional craft. She teaches botanical workshops at schools, gardens, galleries, and museums. She is the founder of Little Broad Studio, a home goods and herbal shop, and currently co-runs The Krumville Schoolhouse, an educational and event space, and Sister Divine's Farm (and farmstand) in Krumville, NY.