Farmers Almanac

Current Moon Phase

Waxing Gibbous
87% of full

Farmers Almanac
The 2013 Farmers Almanac
Farmers' Almanac

A look back at the 2012 forecast. PLUS: A Blue Moon! - August 22nd, 2012

Farmers' Almanac NewsletterNEWSLETTER
Philosofact
As long as your conscience is your friend, never mind your enemies.
August 22nd, 2012
2012: The Year So Far …

How has the 2012 Farmers' Almanac forecast stacked up against reality? Find out!

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Once in a Blue Moon
Journey to Natural Living
Once in a Blue MoonGet ready for this month's Blue Moon! Learn more!
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Hit the Trail with this Tasty Treat! Hit the Trail with this Tasty Treat! August 31st is National Trail Mix Day. Get ready with these not-your-everyday-gorp recipes!
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Decorating on a Dime! Decorating on a Dime! Furnishing a house or apartment can be a major expense. Don't miss out on these cost-saving tips!
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Be an Angel! Be an Angel! August 22 is "Be an Angel Day." Polish off your wings and do a good deed!
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Helpful Hint
Helpful Hint To prevent cracking, pick cherry tomatoes before they are completely ripe.
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Current Moon Phase
Waxing Crescent Moon, 26% of Full Waxing Crescent
26% of Full
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Today's Best Day Tasks

Cut Firewood, Cut Hair to Increase Growth, Mow to Increase Growth, Dig Holes, Wax Floors
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Gardening Tasks

August 22nd - August 24th
Plant Peas, Beans, Tomatoes, Peppers And Other Aboveground Crops, In Southern Florida, California, And Texas. Extra Good For Leafy Vegetables. Plant Seedbeds.
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If you notice a hole in the upper left-hand corner of your Farmers' Almanac, don't return it to the store! That hole isn't a defect; it's a part of history. Starting with the first edition of the Farmers' Almanac in 1818, readers used to nail holes into the corners to hang it up in their homes, barns, and outhouses (to provide both reading material and toilet paper). In 1910, the Almanac's publishers began pre-drilling holes in the corners to make it even easier for readers to keep all of that invaluable information (and paper) handy.

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