Farmers' Almanac
weather lore

Will it snow? Here are some signs you may want to look for.

We all know that it isn’t possible for the clouds to open up and hurl household pets to the Earth. So why does the English language include this oddity?

Are you an expert at predicting the weather? Take this quick quiz about traditional weather lore and find out if you have what it takes to prognosticate!

Persimmon seeds have long been regarded as telltale indicators of what the winter weather will be like in the area that they’re found. The widely-accepted correlation is that knife-shaped seeds mean “cold and icy”, while spoon-shaped indicate you need to prepare for the white flaky stuff (and we’re not talking about dandruff). Last September, Johnsonville,… Continue Reading »

Here is a quick video aabout the acorn bombardment at my home. I have heard similar stories from many parts of the US.

The 2011 Farmers’ Almanac, containing our predictions for the coming winter, won’t hit the shelves for a few more weeks. Here are some tools you can use to make your own prediction.

It is hot. It is humid. With this ongoing heat wave around the country, I don’t think anyone is seriously thinking about winter, except maybe the squirrels in my neighborhood.

Become your own weather forecaster. Check out these 5 weather sayings and learn what they mean.

Perhaps you’ve heard the old proverb that warns not to plant until after the “Three Ice Men” have passed, but do you know who these mysterious Ice Men are?