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5 Secrets to Spice Up Your Gardens
Want to try something new in the garden this year? Check out these ideas that will add a little pizazz to your gardens.

Gowks, April Fish and Other April Fools' Day Lore
April Fools' Day is a day of pranks. Ever wonder why?

Top Ten Rainiest Cities In April
April Showers Bring Rainy Towns Think April is a rainy month in your home town? Imagine receiving more than 12 inches in one month! These cities really do get a lot of rain!

Fall Garden Cleanup Checklist
Here’s a basic checklist to use as you put your gardens to bed for the year.

Easy Ways to Compost
Don't throw it away! Compost it! It's better for the environment and for your gardens.

A Gardener's Guide to Frost
How to predict when it's coming and what to do about it 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.

Getting Rid of Slugs and Snails
Are slugs and snails attacking your gardens? Rid your garden of these pests naturally and easily with some tips from the Farmers' Almanac.

Meteor Shower Alert!
April Lyrid Showers This week may be a great time to stay up late or get up early to see some magic in the sky.

7 Pet-Proof Garden Tips
For a nicer garden and happier pet. Is the family dog trampling on your newly planted flower garden? Are neighborhood cats using your garden as a litter box? Check out our top tips for keeping pets out of gardens.

Top 10 Things to Do Now for a Better Garden Later
April gardening tips Spring is here. Get your garden in shape now!

Indian Winter?
When will spring warm up? Is Mother Nature "fooling" us this spring? When will April get warmer?

Foolish Weather for April?
April's weather can fool many of us into thinking that winter is hanging on. But the sun is getting stronger and the temperatures will warm up.

Favorite Ways to Spend a Rainy Day
Don't let the rain outside get you down! Check out the Farmers' Almanac's list of 10 ways to enjoy April.

Income Tax Facts for the Weary
Discover some unusual facts about April 15--including why the government used Donald Duck to make this day less taxing.

8 Weather Lore Sayings You May Not Know
And one you most definitely do! April is a crazy month for weather, especially this year. Check out some natural spring-time weather lore here.

What is Earth Day?
April 22 is Earth Day. Ever wonder how and why Earth Day became a holiday of sorts?

Top Twenty Wettest Places
Annual precipitation values for the rainiest places. Last week we looked at the rainiest cities in April. This week here's a list of the rainiest places annually!

Putting plastic snakes to work
A few good uses for plastic snakes that may have not crossed your mind. Read More

A Full PINK Moon?!
You've heard of a "blue" moon but what is a "pink" moon?

Tired of Herbs? Plant for Pets!
Get kids involved with the garden this year. Plant a pet or zoo garden.

Favorite Fall Flowers
Don't let the end of summer stop your gardening. Get ideas on what to plant now as fall gets closer and closer.

Think Snow is Only for Winter? Think Again!
Spring is here, which means no more snow, right? Not so fast!

Longtime Farmers’ Almanac Forecaster Resigns
For immediate release: Caleb Weatherbee hands in his resignation.

Stop and Smell the Roses!
Spring is here. Learn to enjoy it!

Grow Your Own Bouquets
Learn how to grow your own flowers for beautiful bouquets.

Eat Your Colors!
Eating a rainbow of colors can improve your health.

Rain, Rain, Go Away ...
Making the Most of a Wet Summer Don't let wet weather keep you out of the garden this summer!

Snack Smart
Snacking throughout the day can help you stay healthy.

Recipes for Smart Snacking
Healthy, easy to make, recipes to fuel your body through the day.

A Community Garden - A Nice Place to Grow
A good way to share your gardening interests is to participate in a community garden. Here is how it works.

Earliest Easter You Will See In Your Lifetime
Unless you are 95 or over. Easter 2008 was on March 23rd, one of the earliest dates in can occur. But why?


Weather Update: When will it Warm up?
Tired of the cool spring weather this year? Check out how this spring has compared to others.

Vegetables that Liked this Summer's Soggy Weather
Why Cabbage and Broccoli are a Gardener's Best Friend

Why Do We Celebrate Arbor Day?
A Day for the Trees What is Arbor Day, and why do we celebrate it?

Creating a Community Garden
Creating a community garden is a fun way to get to know your neighbors. Here are a few things you may want to think about before you dig.

Battling Tomato Blight
Don't let your garden get decimated by late blight.

Fun with Fermentation
Fermenting food is a healthy, and tasty, way to preserve the fall harvest.

Extend Your Growing Season
Mini-greenhouses, cold frames, and other ways to grow in cold weather.

Things Are Looking Up!
100 Hours of Astronomy 2009 is the International Year of Astronomy. Learn about 100 hours of astronomy here.


Move Over Daylight – Here Comes Standard Time
It's time to change the clocks.

Where to Hit the Slopes in 2008/09
Like to ski? Check out where the Farmers' Almanac is predicting a great ski season.

Healthier Halloween Treats
Sure, candy is dandy, but why not give the gift of good health this Halloween?

Can the Moon be Wet or Dry?
How can the moon be "wet or dry?" Learn more here.

Warm Up with Hearty Fall Soups
Save money and eat well. Soups are a great option for dinners and lunches. Check out fall favorites.

Reduce Your Waste for Earth Day
Turn Trash into Treasure Simple ways to reuse common items, and make less trash.

Rain or Snow?
What are the deciding factors?! Ever wonder why it rains but is very cold or why it snows when the temperature is above freezing?

6 Weird Uses for the Farmers' Almanac
Think people only consult the Farmers' Almanac for the weather? Think again.

Why is the Sun up so early on June 14th?
Earliest sunrise this year. Did you know that on June 14th the Sun will rise earliest ever this year? Find out why here.

How Do Volcanoes Affect Our Weather?
With all of the debris that volcanoes put in the air and the land, what if anything do these volcanic eruptions do to our weather?

Cold Spring on Tap for Canada
Winter doesn't seem to want to end. Numbing cold conditions are predicted to continue into spring.

Plant a Healing Garden this Spring
Herbs are great to grow. They're useful, beneficial, and come in handy.

Healthier Holiday Cooking
Comfort food can be healthy. Find out how to make the holidays healthier here.

Longest Running Almanac Editor In History
September 18th marks the birth anniversary of the Farmers' Almanac's most colorful editor.

Snowed In? Check out these record snowfalls.
This week's marks a record in snow history Can you imagine receiving almost 200 inches of snow from one storm? It happened.

Why do we Swear in New Presidents in January?
Ever wonder why January is the time when a new president of the USA takes office?

Stormy Spring in the Forecast
Farmers' Almanac releases its stormy spring forecast.

lunar eclipse
Choosing a date for your wedding is a big decision. Check out this old wedding lore rhyme.

Got Rain? These places don't have much!
Top Ten DRIEST Places in the USA Rain, rain where are you? Imagine receiving less than 10 inches of rain in an entire year? It happens in these ten US towns.

Numbingly Cold Conditions Won't End For Spring!
Famers' Almanac Spring Outlook Tired of cold weather? Wondering what spring weather will bring?

What the Pilgrims Really Ate
The "traditional" Thanksgiving meal is hardly traditional, unless you serve wild turkey, venison, and flint corn.

First Solar Eclipse in 2 Years!
This Friday, August 1, 2008 There will be a total eclipse of the sun this Friday. Find out more from Farmers' Almanac experts.

Best Wedding Weather State?
Ever wonder what states may have the best weather for weddings? Check out what we found from our Worst Wedding Weather Contest.

Test Your Weather Wisdom
A fun quiz for the weather expert in all of us.

Weather Predictions Right Again!
We called it, yet again! Learn how accurate the Farmers' Almanac forecasts have been this year!

Wedding Contest Results?!
Winners, Lore, and More! Farmers' Almanac Worst Wedding Weather Contest voting is over. Learn how our Top Ten campaigned for the most votes, and when the winning couple will be announced.

Snow Facts and Trivia – Get in the Snow.
How much do you really know about snow? Can it snow when it's 40 degrees out?

Did the Calendar Manufacturers Make a Mistake?
Why does February have 29 days this year? Ever wonder "why" we have leap day every four years?

How Much Do You Know About Hurricanes?
First appearing in the 2006 Farmers' Almanac They may be more deadly than you think. Read these hurricane facts.

Plant for Taste
Looking for something else to grow and eat besides vegetables? Consider adding flowers to your list of potential snacks, or as additions to your salad bowl. Here are a few tips and rules for your health, when it comes to munching on flower blossoms.

Fun Bugs?!!
Is there such a thing? Fun bugs? Check out some interesting bugs that might make for a fun day of exploration.

Top Ten Best Outdoor Wedding Cities
Wedding season is here. More weddings happen between May and October than any other time of year. Check out where the best outdoor wedding cities are.

Top 5 Coldest US Cities
Based on Winter Conditions from 2007-08 Ever wonder where the coldest cities are? Here's a look at some of the coldest places in the US last winter.

How to Create a Year of Wellness
Follow these month by month steps to a successfully healthy year.

Top 5 Best Weather Cities To Catch a Minor League Baseball Game
Rain can spoil or cancel the game! Find out where the best weather is to catch a game this summer.


How to Keep Pests out of your Garden, Naturally.
Learn how to naturally discourage deer, slugs, moles, and other pests from visiting your garden.

Extreme Weather Stories
Hurricanes, Tornadoes, and Thunderstorms Did hail wreck your car? Wonder why hurricanes form? Do you live in an area prone to twisters? Check out this informative and interesting story about extreme weather conditions.

Blog


April Full Moon
April 17, 2008 6:18 PM

Easter
March 5, 2008 1:15 PM


A Long, Hard Winter
April 5, 2007 9:18 AM

Slugs!
June 12, 2007 7:41 AM

To Rain, or to Snow?
November 7, 2006 2:28 PM


Ten of the Worst Tornadoes
February 8, 2008 10:25 AM

Full Moon Contest - the Why?
October 5, 2009 1:55 PM

Tips for Weeding
June 19, 2007 10:55 AM

Lady Bugs
April 2, 2008 10:39 AM

The Coming of Spring
April 9, 2009 12:22 PM


The Weather in Idaho
February 8, 2007 12:02 PM


Growing Out of Poverty
October 15, 2008 9:39 AM

My Mother - I'll Keep Her
April 16, 2009 11:47 AM

Harvesting and Drying Herbs
October 4, 2005 9:12 AM


Phil Agrees - 6 More Weeks of Winter
February 2, 2009 10:12 AM

Dear Editor: Go Away, Winter!
April 10, 2007 9:19 AM

The Spirit of America
September 28, 2009 3:30 PM

Friday The 13th
February 13, 2009 11:08 AM

Historical Weather Source
August 16, 2007 2:36 PM

Good Old Mother Earth
April 22, 2008 9:41 AM

What's in a name?
August 28, 2008 4:32 PM

Presidential Trivia
January 20, 2009 11:01 AM

Trapped In Your Car
January 22, 2009 12:24 PM

Planting a Strawberry Pyramid
March 29, 2006 4:30 PM

Best Weather State for Gardening
April 24, 2009 11:13 AM

Full Moon Contest
September 25, 2009 9:12 AM

Butterfly Garden
July 19, 2006 7:56 AM

Fresh, Safe & Affordable Food
March 18, 2009 4:56 PM

Weather - Where to Live?
September 4, 2007 6:58 AM

Gardening Made easy
March 17, 2009 3:25 PM

Front Page News
September 11, 2007 5:02 PM


Ray Geiger and the Farmers’ Almanac
September 18, 2006 9:55 AM


Healing Power of Marigold
July 29, 2008 2:52 PM

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Dates and Times of Full Moons
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