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Easter Candy Everywhere
Did the Easter Bunny leave lots of goodies in baskets? Check out some sweet statistics on Easter candy.
Did the Easter Bunny leave lots of goodies in baskets? Check out some sweet statistics on Easter candy.
Why Color Eggs?
Easter lore revealed. Easter is almost here! Coloring eggs is a yearly tradition but did you ever wonder why we color them?
Easter lore revealed. Easter is almost here! Coloring eggs is a yearly tradition but did you ever wonder why we color them?
Easter Dinner Favorites
Tasty Recipes for Easter Looking for some new recipes for this spring holiday. Check out three favorites here.
Tasty Recipes for Easter Looking for some new recipes for this spring holiday. Check out three favorites here.
Fall Foliage Dates
When are the peak times to see the most color? Check out our map below.
When are the peak times to see the most color? Check out our map below.
Best Days for Leaf Peeping
Find out peak dates to see fall foliage in your area.
Find out peak dates to see fall foliage in your area.
Celebrating Easter Nature's Way
Making natural dye colors out of fruits, vegetables, and other everyday items you can find in your home or garden is both easy and fun.
Making natural dye colors out of fruits, vegetables, and other everyday items you can find in your home or garden is both easy and fun.
What are Ember Days?
In the Farmers' Almanac we list dates for Ember Days. Have you ever wondered what these days are?
In the Farmers' Almanac we list dates for Ember Days. Have you ever wondered what these days are?
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?
Unless you are 95 or over. Easter 2008 was on March 23rd, one of the earliest dates in can occur. But why?
Remembering the Perfect Storm
The Halloween Nor'easter of 1991 has been immortalized in print and on film. But what made this storm so "perfect"?
The Halloween Nor'easter of 1991 has been immortalized in print and on film. But what made this storm so "perfect"?
A Full PINK Moon?!
You've heard of a "blue" moon but what is a "pink" moon?
You've heard of a "blue" moon but what is a "pink" moon?
When's the Best Day to Wean?
Did you know that there are better times to wean according to the moon? Lean what the rule is for the best day to wean.
Did you know that there are better times to wean according to the moon? Lean what the rule is for the best day to wean.
Best Day to Potty Train?!
Is there such a thing? Check out a new feature in the 2009 Farmers' Almanac.
Is there such a thing? Check out a new feature in the 2009 Farmers' Almanac.
Valentine's Trivia
According to legend, a woman who sees a sparrow overhead on Valentine's Day will marry a poor man.
According to legend, a woman who sees a sparrow overhead on Valentine's Day will marry a poor man.
Does the Moon rise in the East?
And set in thew West? Ever wonder if the moon follows the same rise and set pattern as the sun?
And set in thew West? Ever wonder if the moon follows the same rise and set pattern as the sun?
Summer Sky Fun
Summer is a fun time to star and planet gaze. Now is a good time to spot Jupiter. Learn more.
Summer is a fun time to star and planet gaze. Now is a good time to spot Jupiter. Learn more.
Thunder, Lightning and SNOW?
Is there such thing as Ever hear thunder during a snowstorm? Is it possible? Discover what winter thunderstorms are all about.
Is there such thing as Ever hear thunder during a snowstorm? Is it possible? Discover what winter thunderstorms are all about.
March's Full Worm Moon
The moon will be full at 10:38 pm on Tuesday, March 10. Find out why this moon is called the Full Worm Moon.
The moon will be full at 10:38 pm on Tuesday, March 10. Find out why this moon is called the Full Worm Moon.
U.S. Plant Hardiness Zones
A must-for all gardeners! Know your hardiness zones to select the right plants for your garden!
A must-for all gardeners! Know your hardiness zones to select the right plants for your garden!
Why Does the Full Moon Have So Many Names?
Harvest Moon, Flower Moon, Wolf Moon … Worm Moon? (Ew!) Have you ever wondered what all of these different names for the Moon mean, or where they all came from?
Harvest Moon, Flower Moon, Wolf Moon … Worm Moon? (Ew!) Have you ever wondered what all of these different names for the Moon mean, or where they all came from?
Care to Sit on my Waffle?
Facts behing the naming of waffles. Ever wonder why a waffle is called a "waffle?"
Facts behing the naming of waffles. Ever wonder why a waffle is called a "waffle?"
The Full Sturgeon Moon
A fish in the sky? Discover why August's full moon is named after a large fish.
A fish in the sky? Discover why August's full moon is named after a large fish.
Need a Holiday?
August has more of them than you think! Just because there are no major holidays in August doesn't mean there is nothing to celebrate.
August has more of them than you think! Just because there are no major holidays in August doesn't mean there is nothing to celebrate.
The Things We Say
Learn how some common phrases orignated. Ever wonder why we say the things we do? Check out the origin of some popular sayings.
Learn how some common phrases orignated. Ever wonder why we say the things we do? Check out the origin of some popular sayings.
What are "Best Days"?
You've seen in the Almanac and online, but have you ever wonder what makes some days "best."?
You've seen in the Almanac and online, but have you ever wonder what makes some days "best."?
How Does the Farmers' Almanac Make Its Weather Predictions?
Is it folklore? The groundhog? Radar and computers? Find out how the Almanac makes its amazingly accurate long-range weather predictions.
Is it folklore? The groundhog? Radar and computers? Find out how the Almanac makes its amazingly accurate long-range weather predictions.
Oh My! Shoefly Pie
How did these pies get their name? The most logical explanation seems to be that the sweet ingredients attracted flies when the pies were cooling. The cooks had to "shoo" the flies away, hence the name shoofly pie.
How did these pies get their name? The most logical explanation seems to be that the sweet ingredients attracted flies when the pies were cooling. The cooks had to "shoo" the flies away, hence the name shoofly pie.
An Early St. Patrick's Day!
St. Patrick's Day is usually celebrated on the 17th of March, but not this year.
St. Patrick's Day is usually celebrated on the 17th of March, but not this year.
Where did we get Mardi Gras from?
Mardi Gras is right around the corner. Learn more about the traditions behind this festival of fun.
Mardi Gras is right around the corner. Learn more about the traditions behind this festival of fun.
Meteor Shower Mayhem
Now is the time of year when meteor showers appear more often.
Now is the time of year when meteor showers appear more often.
Think Snow is Only for Winter? Think Again!
Spring is here, which means no more snow, right? Not so fast!
Spring is here, which means no more snow, right? Not so fast!
Christmas Cookies!
Find out how cookies became a Christmas tradition, and then add these recipes to your collection of favorites!
Find out how cookies became a Christmas tradition, and then add these recipes to your collection of favorites!
Memorable Halloween Weather Events
Forget the ghosts and goblins. Halloween has had some scary weather over the past 20 years. Here are a couple of the most memorable nights.
Forget the ghosts and goblins. Halloween has had some scary weather over the past 20 years. Here are a couple of the most memorable nights.
Frosty but Dry Fall Forecast
Perfect for leaf peepers. Fall is here. Find out what the Farmers' Almanac's autumn forecast is.
Perfect for leaf peepers. Fall is here. Find out what the Farmers' Almanac's autumn forecast is.
Feed a Fever and Starve a Cold or Vice Versa?
Is there any truth behind this old wives' tale? Find out here.
Is there any truth behind this old wives' tale? Find out here.
Reduce Your Waste for Earth Day
Turn Trash into Treasure Simple ways to reuse common items, and make less trash.
Turn Trash into Treasure Simple ways to reuse common items, and make less trash.
6 Weird Uses for the Farmers' Almanac
Think people only consult the Farmers' Almanac for the weather? Think again.
Think people only consult the Farmers' Almanac for the weather? Think again.
Move Over Hunter's Moon ...
Here comes the "Thankful Moon"
Here comes the "Thankful Moon"
The Stories Behind Food Names
What did gambling have to do with sandwiches?
What did gambling have to do with sandwiches?
How to Plant a Flower Garden
Easy to follow stpes for beginners. Flowers add color, beauty, and cheer to yards and landscapes everywhere. Here are some good tips on how to get started.
Easy to follow stpes for beginners. Flowers add color, beauty, and cheer to yards and landscapes everywhere. Here are some good tips on how to get started.
Go to Sleep - Naturally
Tips to help you fall asleep naturally, even if the holidays have you all stirred up.
Tips to help you fall asleep naturally, even if the holidays have you all stirred up.
What is a Blue Moon?
Ever wonder what a Blue Moon is?
Ever wonder what a Blue Moon is?
Eat Your Colors!
Eating a rainbow of colors can improve your health.
Eating a rainbow of colors can improve your health.
Should you make indoor or outdoor plans for Memorial Day?
And what about the 4th of July? Farmers’ Almanac predicts a “Fairly” good weather weekend for Memorial Day.
And what about the 4th of July? Farmers’ Almanac predicts a “Fairly” good weather weekend for Memorial Day.
When is the Real First Day of Spring – March 20th or 21st?
Wondering why you grew up thinking the first day of spring was March 21st?
Wondering why you grew up thinking the first day of spring was March 21st?
Best Gardening Weather?!
What state has the best gardening weather? Sunny days, warm temperatures, and enough rain to keep the plants growing. Where is this perfect spot?
What state has the best gardening weather? Sunny days, warm temperatures, and enough rain to keep the plants growing. Where is this perfect spot?
Who had the worst wedding weather?
Vote for the best of the worst. Cast your vote for the best of the worst weather that is on our top ten finalist's big day!
Vote for the best of the worst. Cast your vote for the best of the worst weather that is on our top ten finalist's big day!
How to Start a Flower Garden
Add Beauty to Your Life by Growing Flowers- An Easy-to-Follow Plan for Starting a Flower Garden.
Add Beauty to Your Life by Growing Flowers- An Easy-to-Follow Plan for Starting a Flower Garden.
Handy Measuring Equivalents
Wondering how much a pound of wheat equates to? Look no further.
Wondering how much a pound of wheat equates to? Look no further.
Saturday: The Trick to Making Halloween a Real Treat
Why the Farmers' Almanac thinks Saturday is the perfect day for Halloween.
Why the Farmers' Almanac thinks Saturday is the perfect day for Halloween.
Historic Blizzards
Check out these powerful storms Winter 2008 starts on December 21, but snow has already made its appearance in many places. Read on about some historical storms.
Check out these powerful storms Winter 2008 starts on December 21, but snow has already made its appearance in many places. Read on about some historical storms.
Climate Change: Does it affect the Farmers’ Almanac Forecast?
Find out what the Farmers' Almanac weather prognosticator has to say about the secret weather formula.
Find out what the Farmers' Almanac weather prognosticator has to say about the secret weather formula.
Life, Liberty, and (Iced) Coffee for All!
Submit your Iced Coffee Recipe and Learn Coffee's History Share your best iced coffee recipes with us and learn all about coffee in the U.S.
Submit your Iced Coffee Recipe and Learn Coffee's History Share your best iced coffee recipes with us and learn all about coffee in the U.S.
Top Ten Outdoor Activities for Fall
Ten great reasons to get outside this fall.
Ten great reasons to get outside this fall.
Leading The Way In Improving Ozone Protection
Ozone (O3) is a highly reactive gas composed of three oxygen atoms. Depending on where it is in the atmosphere, ozone affects life on Earth in either good or bad ways.
Ozone (O3) is a highly reactive gas composed of three oxygen atoms. Depending on where it is in the atmosphere, ozone affects life on Earth in either good or bad ways.
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.
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.
Extend Your Growing Season
Mini-greenhouses, cold frames, and other ways to grow in cold weather.
Mini-greenhouses, cold frames, and other ways to grow in cold weather.
Recipes
Blog
Easter
March 5, 2008 1:15 PM
March 5, 2008 1:15 PM
Where did the Easter Bunny come from?
April 10, 2009 11:41 AM
April 10, 2009 11:41 AM
Easter (Cold) Weather
April 9, 2007 8:07 AM
April 9, 2007 8:07 AM
Planting Easter Lilies in the Flower Garden
April 17, 2006 7:06 AM
April 17, 2006 7:06 AM
Potted Easter Lily Care
April 12, 2006 7:59 AM
April 12, 2006 7:59 AM
Maps for Foliage
September 10, 2008 4:51 PM
September 10, 2008 4:51 PM
Full Cold Moon
December 11, 2008 6:45 PM
December 11, 2008 6:45 PM
Perseid Meteor Showers
August 4, 2008 12:29 PM
August 4, 2008 12:29 PM
First Nor’easter
November 30, 2007 4:58 PM
November 30, 2007 4:58 PM
A Long, Hard Winter
April 5, 2007 9:18 AM
April 5, 2007 9:18 AM
Dear Editor: Go Away, Winter!
April 10, 2007 9:19 AM
April 10, 2007 9:19 AM
Poinsettia Trivia
December 12, 2005 10:30 AM
December 12, 2005 10:30 AM
Ember Days in ‘08
January 18, 2008 10:15 AM
January 18, 2008 10:15 AM
Sunrise/ sunset Question
September 11, 2007 2:34 AM
September 11, 2007 2:34 AM
All About Frost
September 27, 2006 7:49 AM
September 27, 2006 7:49 AM
Ember Days
June 3, 2009 3:59 PM
June 3, 2009 3:59 PM
Signs of Rain
August 17, 2005 11:35 AM
August 17, 2005 11:35 AM
Pruning the Vineyard with the Pros
February 23, 2006 4:17 PM
February 23, 2006 4:17 PM
Have you checked it out yet?
August 24, 2008 6:57 PM
August 24, 2008 6:57 PM
And We’re Off!
August 31, 2009 10:51 AM
August 31, 2009 10:51 AM
Move Over Harvest Moon- Here Comes the Pumpkin Moon
October 1, 2009 10:41 AM
October 1, 2009 10:41 AM
March - Best and Worst
March 6, 2008 9:34 AM
March 6, 2008 9:34 AM
October Fun
October 11, 2007 10:35 AM
October 11, 2007 10:35 AM
Meteor Alert — Look to the sky this Sunday!
October 19, 2007 4:15 PM
October 19, 2007 4:15 PM
Go to Sleep - Naturally
August 1, 2006 9:17 AM
August 1, 2006 9:17 AM
Fresh, Safe & Affordable Food
March 18, 2009 4:56 PM
March 18, 2009 4:56 PM
Winter Weather Observers
September 22, 2008 10:05 AM
September 22, 2008 10:05 AM
New Season for Farmers’ Almanac TV
January 3, 2007 10:51 AM
January 3, 2007 10:51 AM
Gardening Made easy
March 17, 2009 3:25 PM
March 17, 2009 3:25 PM
Smart Hints That Save
February 19, 2009 12:06 PM
February 19, 2009 12:06 PM
Watch us on the Today Show - September 19th
September 18, 2007 11:41 AM
September 18, 2007 11:41 AM
Waste Not, Want Not – Trash into Treasure
May 12, 2008 12:05 AM
May 12, 2008 12:05 AM
Should We Tinker With Thanksgiving Day??
November 26, 2008 2:07 PM
November 26, 2008 2:07 PM
Move Thanksgiving?!
November 20, 2007 5:53 PM
November 20, 2007 5:53 PM
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What’s inside the 2009 Farmers’ Almanac? Take a peek…
Numb’s the Word: Find out where the Farmers’ Almanac is forecasting a “numbing” winter. Learn how cold it will be, how much snow you can expect and where the best spots for winter warmth will be. (Page 114) Natural Cures...
Numb’s the Word: Find out where the Farmers’ Almanac is forecasting a “numbing” winter. Learn how cold it will be, how much snow you can expect and where the best spots for winter warmth will be. (Page 114) Natural Cures...
Dates and Times of Full Moons
Here are the dates, names, and times (EDT) of upcoming full moons from the Farmers' Almanac. Have you ever wondered why full Moons were given these names? Click here and get the fascinating facts! Remember, the Farmers' Almanac also has...
Here are the dates, names, and times (EDT) of upcoming full moons from the Farmers' Almanac. Have you ever wondered why full Moons were given these names? Click here and get the fascinating facts! Remember, the Farmers' Almanac also has...
What is a "Blue Moon"?
For more than half a century, whenever two full Moons appeared in a single month (which happens on average every 2 1/2 to 3 years), the second has been christened a "Blue Moon." In our lexicon, we describe an unusual...
For more than half a century, whenever two full Moons appeared in a single month (which happens on average every 2 1/2 to 3 years), the second has been christened a "Blue Moon." In our lexicon, we describe an unusual...
Welcome to the NEW FarmersAlmanac.com
We've been very busy at Farmers' Almanac and Farmers' Almanac TV working on a new site that provides you with a more weather, wisdom, video, recipes, and more! Check out our new enhanced features: One-Stop Weather Site:Our new site is...
We've been very busy at Farmers' Almanac and Farmers' Almanac TV working on a new site that provides you with a more weather, wisdom, video, recipes, and more! Check out our new enhanced features: One-Stop Weather Site:Our new site is...
Full Moon Names and Their Meanings
Full Moon names date back to Native Americans, of what is now the northern and eastern United States. The tribes kept track of the seasons by giving distinctive names to each recurring full Moon. Their names were applied to the...
Full Moon names date back to Native Americans, of what is now the northern and eastern United States. The tribes kept track of the seasons by giving distinctive names to each recurring full Moon. Their names were applied to the...
On The Money
Major Weather Events Accurately Predicted by the Farmers’ Almanac... Photo Courtesy of NOAA • In 2009, the Farmers’ Almanac predicted an exceptionally cold winter and a cool, wet spring...
Major Weather Events Accurately Predicted by the Farmers’ Almanac... Photo Courtesy of NOAA • In 2009, the Farmers’ Almanac predicted an exceptionally cold winter and a cool, wet spring...
