Farmers' Almanac
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Learning how to preserve tomatoes when they are in season will save you tons of money throughout the winter.

When Sandi and I launched the 2010 Farmers’ Almanac last August, winter was not on anyone’s horizon but there was still great interest in what we were predicting. The Associated Press did a story about us including the fact we felt the worst/ coldest weather would be felt in the center part of the US… Continue Reading »

Find out how Mother Nature will ring in 2010.

Learn how to enjoy fresh foods all year-long and save money while doing so!

The cold spell now gripping much of the country is  dangerous temperatures most areas have experienced in the last five years. As such, frozen pipes can be a concern. Homes in Northern states are built for the cold, and we still get frozen pipes. In the South, though, pipes are on walls or outside a… Continue Reading »

Find out why this month is often the coldest month of the year.

A “cold winter” is a relative concept. Californians and Floridians shiver at 40ºF while a Minnesotan shrugs off zero degrees. But with a few exceptions, the Midwest region tends to dominate when it comes to perilously cold winters. Frequent ice and snow storms and sub-sub-zero temperatures close roads, deteriorate cars, and keep residents housebound or… Continue Reading »

It’s fall. Temperatures begin to cool down, but your gardens still look so nice. How do you know when frost may hit ? Learn the signs and precautions you should take.