Little Known Pumpkin Facts
What do pumpkins have to do with freckles and snakebites? What state grows the most pumpkins annually?

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.

A Little Christmas Trivia
Did you know that Alabama was the first state to declare Christmas a legal holiday? Test your Christmas trivia here.

When hayfever attacks
Try eating yogurt daily Fall is ragweed pollen season. You can reduce hay fever attacks by eating yogurt and bananas, as well as following these other simple tips.

Memorable Thanksgiving Weather
The first Thanksgiving in Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1621 was blessed with pleasant weather. But since then, other Thanksgiving holidays have not always enjoyed such fair conditions.

Why butter's better!
For many years, a major rift has divided this country. No, not urban versus rural, or even Democrat versus Republican. This split is the ongoing clash between-- butter and margarine . . .

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

Simple Cures for Mild Constipation
Self-treatment of constipation with over–the–counter (OTC) laxatives is by far the most common aid.

Ewww... What's that Smell?
Before you point the finger at a skunk or start looking around for dirty socks, consider that the source of a bad odor might just be . . . a flower. Some plants are known for their bold, beautiful blooms. Others are known for their sweet, luscious fruit. There are a few plants, however, that are famous for something less romantic: A foul, offensive odor. Here are a few putrid plants to ponder.

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.

Weather Glossary
Ever wonder what an anemometer measures? Or what a dust devil is? Here's a helpful glossary of popular weather terms.

Be Prepared for Winter Storms
First appearing in the 2005 Farmers' Almanac 10 tips to help you prepare for a big snow storm.

Attitude of Joy - Improve your Health with Laughter
For us it seems so natural, but the funny thing is that humans are one of the only species that laughs.

How much do you know about eggs?
Are brown eggs better? What does grade AA mean when talking about eggs? Find the answers and more here.

Everything you always wanted to know about a hot dog . . .
And then some. What do you call them? Hot dogs, frankfurters, wieners? Learn some trivia about this popular summertime food.

Timely Weather Definitions
Do you know what these words really mean? Are "squalls" predicted in your area? Do you know what is meant by squalls? What is the halo around the moon caused by?

Tornado Survival Tips
First appearing in the 2005 Farmers' Almanac What to do before and during

Look -- It's a Shooting Star!
Don't miss one of the year's best meteor showers. The Perseids peak August 12.

The Year of No Summer
In prolonged human suffering, no other disaster in New England in history matched the frigid summer of 1816, the coldest in American annals. To this day, no accurate record exists as to the number who perished, or what the financial loss might have been in a winter that lasted from November of 1815 until April 1817. No other event, other than the Gold Rush of 1849, had as much impact upon westward migration as did the "Year of No Summer."

Pole Vaulting to a Solar Eclipse
First-hand account from Farmers' Almanac Astronomer. Imagine flying in a plane to chase a solar eclipse. That's what Joe Rao our astronomer did. Here's his eclipse review.

Wild, Wet, Wacky (Hot) Weather
What's Next? This summer's weather has been interesting to say the least. Did the Almanac predict it? Find out here.

Farmers' Almanac Readers Name Apple Pie as our National Dessert
There are many symbols we use to help represent the US and what we stand for. But what about dessert? In 2001, we asked this very question.

Why is Good Service so Hard to Schedule?
Sick of waiting on the repair man? So are we! Demand the good service that you deserve.

Saturday: The Trick to Making Halloween a Real Treat
Why the Farmers' Almanac thinks Saturday is the perfect day for Halloween.

Memorable Weather Events of the Past 200 Years
Excerpted from the 2005 Farmers' Almanac If it seems that weather is more precarious today than in years past, guess again. America has always had strange weather events.

The Great Pumpkin Raft Race!
Ever try floating a pumpkin? How about floating in a pumpkin? Check out this creative and timely pumpkin paddling race.

Is El Niño a theory or a proven fact?
The Paita sailors, who frequently navigate along the coast in small craft, either to the north or the south of that port, name this countercurrent the current of "El Niño" (the child Jesus) because it has been observed to appear immediately after Christmas.

Winter Preparedness Safety Tips
Along with cold weather, winter can often bring a series of dangerous situations. Be prepared for Mother Nature's worst weather! Find valuable tips and be prepared by reading our story here.

Record Breaking Winter Weather from 2008
Winter Extremes Winter of 2008 saw some record-breaking extremes. Find out where.

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.

Which Gas-Sipping Scooter is Right for You?
As fuel prices escalate, Americans are joining the rest of the world riding gas-sipping motor scooters.

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.

How did an Almanac Save Christopher Columbus?!
Christopher Columbus once used an Almanac and an eclipse to save him and his crew. Find out how.

Ben Franklin's Letter to the Editor
Re: Saving Daylight An actual duplicate of Franklin's letter in which he described why there should be some changes with the clocks.

Top Ten Deadliest Hurricanes
This has been a stormy hurricane season. Check out a list of some of the deadliest storms over the past 100+ years.

Top ELEVEN Most Memorable Weather Events
In 1999 we published an article on the 100 Most Memorable Weather Events over the past century. In 2001, we went further back in weather history and named the Top 10. In 2007 we added one more event to the list.

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.

Fire Up the Grill

Peppermint Patties
A dish of homemade candy is a true gesture of hospitality.

Appropriate Technology
The Students at Humboldt State University have ideas about incorporating Approptiate Technology into all of our lives. Simple ideas, stating that, "to tread lightly on the earth means a healthier planet.

Season Two
Episode 9
There are actually people who get into very large pumpkins and race over very, very cold water to win the annual Windsor, Nova Scotia Pumpkin Paddle. The students at Humboldt State University have ideas, about incorporating appropriate technology into all...

Season One
Episode 1
EPISODE ONE: COMBINE CRASHES & CHARMING BEESA crashing good time is had by all at the Combine Demolition Derby in Washington State; kids learn about the living creatures in a garden; and Farmers' Almanac TV viewers meet a Savannah bee...

Pure Honey in a 20 oz Fluted Bottle
Ted Dennard first got interested in honey when he met an old beekeeper out in the boondocks south of Savannah named Roy Hightower details. Ted starting learning the mysteries of the trade, and the young man was hooked."Once you get...

Greenwashing Works for Chemical Giant Clorox Thanks to Sierra Club Sell Out
July 8, 2008 12:53 PM

Flag Day - June 14th
June 12, 2008 4:15 PM

NASA and Report on the Sun
September 24, 2008 11:44 AM

20 Ways to Save Gas $$
June 30, 2008 8:16 AM

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

Twister Survival
February 7, 2008 1:03 PM

Halloween Debriefing - Election Day
November 3, 2008 5:21 PM

The Hurricane that Wasn't
September 29, 2008 6:37 PM

Ice Storm Paralyzes New England in '98
January 8, 2008 9:56 AM

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

Tornado Damage - Fujita Scale
June 16, 2008 12:17 PM

Ice Is Nice (Sometimes)
February 15, 2008 11:05 AM

Groundhogs and Winter in Tennessee
November 13, 2006 9:55 AM

Winter Officially Arrives Saturday
December 18, 2007 4:04 PM

Record Cold Temps
January 28, 2008 7:57 AM

Weird Atlanta Weather - Flooding Awareness
March 17, 2008 11:57 AM

Mild Winter Predicted - CFL Bulbs
November 4, 2008 12:18 PM

Value of "old" Almanacs
July 8, 2008 11:27 AM

Weather by Caterpillar
September 8, 2008 9:53 PM

March - Best and Worst
March 6, 2008 9:34 AM

The 100 Year Difference (1907)
January 11, 2008 5:07 PM

The 10 Worst Weather Cities
October 6, 2006 6:20 AM

Winter Weather Awareness Week
October 29, 2008 10:13 AM

Move Thanksgiving?!
November 20, 2007 5:53 PM

Ice Storms
December 11, 2007 1:25 PM

Do You Know Any Indian State Names?
September 7, 2005 12:09 PM

Yes, Virginia, There IS a Santa Claus
December 3, 2007 10:10 AM

American Agriculture Trivia - Quiz 2
August 18, 2006 7:36 AM

Columbus Day at the Farm
October 14, 2008 12:59 PM

Farm Aid 2006- Wrap Up
September 30, 2006 11:18 PM

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

Beautiful foliage harder to find this year!
September 21, 2007 4:14 PM

The Snow "Dance"
January 15, 2008 10:13 AM

Pruning the Vineyard with the Pros
February 23, 2006 4:17 PM

Thanksgiving Weather
November 8, 2006 10:07 AM

Strawberry Stats
March 31, 2006 8:34 AM

Summer Solstice and the Passing of an Astronomy Legend
June 21, 2007 8:41 AM

Removing Wax From Carpet
April 19, 2006 7:58 PM

Itching for Blackberries
July 13, 2005 4:53 PM

Daylight Saving Time (and other debates throughout the years)
September 12, 2006 9:12 AM

Top Ten Hurricane Tips - What to Do, How to Prepare
September 13, 2005 3:24 PM

Sandi Duncan, Philom., Managing Editor of the Farmers' Almanac
If only Sandi Duncan could remember all of the interesting bits of trivia she’s learned throughout her years of editing the Farmers’ Almanac, she’d be able to make a fortune on the television quiz show circuit and retire comfortably. Luckily...

Meet the Editors
Peter Geiger, Philom., EditorIf Peter Geiger hadn’t become the seventh editor of the world-famous Farmers’ Almanac, he would have wanted to write a syndicated column offering handy, time saving household hints. Luckily for famous hint maven Heloise, Peter’s fate was...

Peter Geiger, Philom., Editor of the Farmers' Almanac
If Peter Geiger hadn’t become the seventh editor of the world-famous Farmers’ Almanac, he would have wanted to write a syndicated column offering handy, time saving household hints. Luckily for famous hint maven Heloise, Peter’s fate was sealed from an...

Tommy Linstroth
Watch Tommy in Home ECOnomics » Tommy is the head of Sustainable Initiatives for Melaver, Inc. His career has spanned the private, academic, and non-profit sectors from the west coast to the east, where he presently oversees the scope...

Garden Girl - Patti Moreno
Patricia Moreno, the Garden Girl, was born in raised in New York City. She grew up in Spanish Harlem on Manhattan and was educated at Nightingale-Bamford School for girls. Her path to Urban Sustainable Living began in the mid 1990's,...

Weather Glossary
Below are some common, and uncommon, weather terms. Absolute Zero The temperature at which all molecular motion ceases, equal to -459.67 degrees Fahrenheit or -273.16 degrees Celsius.Anemometer An instrument for measuring wind force and speed. Aurora A glow of colored...

Farmers' Almanac Weather Outlook for Alaska
Farmers' Almanac Weather Summary for Alaska Due to Alaska's fairly constant weather patterns, the Farmers' Almanac provides an overall climatological summary for Alaska. This summary should give you a good idea of what type of weather to expect...

Retail Distribution
Thanks to many retailers in North America, we are able to sell our 2007 Farmers' Almanac and 2007 Canadian Farmers' Almanac in your favorite grocery, drug store, bookstore, and others. The following is a state by state breakdown of chain...

Farmers' Almanac Weather Outlook for Hawaii
Farmers Almanac Weather Summary for HawaiiDue to Hawaii's fairly constant weather patterns, the Farmers' Almanac provides an overall climatological summary for Hawaii. This summary should give you a good idea of what type of weather to expect if you are...

On The Money
Major Weather Events Accurately Predicted by the Farmers’ Almanac... Photo Courtesy of NOAA • In 1954, Farmers’ Almanac warned readers of a rare major hurricane in the Northeast. That storm turned...