Presented in a glorious gift format — a charming, small chunky hardback that begs to be picked up — the 2025 edition of The Almanac features all the expected valuable detail on sunrises, tide tables and moon phases, along with nuggets to encourage and support seasonal gardening activities — courtesy of the inspiring “Gardening by the Moon” sections — and incisive extra information on ancient astronomy.
From the Megalith of the Month and Cake of the Month features, to the Star Stories, and seasonal songs, it’s a delight to dip into. Readers are sure to come away with a renewed sense of respect for nature, and whole lot of joy.
Reconnect with the seasons in Britain and Ireland with this month-by-month guide to the world around us - including tide tables, sunrises and moon phases; wildlife and folklore; seasonal recipes and more.
The Almanac: A Seasonal Guide to 2025 gives you the tools and inspiration you need to celebrate, mark and appreciate each month of the year in your own particular way.
Divided into the 12 months, a set of tables each month gives it the feel and weight of a traditional almanac, providing practical information that gives access to the outdoors and the seasons, perfect for expeditions, meteor-spotting nights and beach holidays. And it's the ideal gift!
You will find yourself referring to The Almanac all year long, revisiting it again and again, and looking forward to the next edition as the year draws to a close.
PRAISE FOR THE ALMANAC: 'Lia Leendertz's classic almanac never fails to delight' - The Herald 'It's a perfect Christmas present' - Allan Jenkins, The Observer 'The perfect companion to the seasons' - India Knight 'Indispensable' - Sir Bob Geldof 'This book is your bible' - The Independent 'I love this gem of a book' - Cerys Matthews
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About Lia Leendertz
Lia Leendertz is an award-winning garden and food writer based in Bristol. She presents a monthly podcast, 'As the Season Turns', about what to look out for in the month ahead and writes a free monthly newsletter, 'Lia's Living Almanac', which you can sign up for at the address below. Her reinvention of the traditional rural almanac has become an annual must-have for readers eager to connect with the seasons, appreciate the outdoors and discover ways to mark and celebrate each month.
