Mulching Tips For the Organic Gardener
Late fall is a good time to mulch - and protect your outdoor plants. Learn more.

When is the Earth Closest to the Sun?
When it's a hot summer day, it often feels like the sun is just an arm's throw away. It's not.

Easy Ways to Preserve our Earth
We can all do something to help preserve our earth. It doesn't have to be difficult.

Can Cats and Dogs Predict Earthquakes?
Can cats and dogs really forewarn people of an upcoming weather or seismic event?

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? The long awaited answer to why we now know the first day of spring is not always the 21st.

Check Us Out!
Farmers' Almanac are comign to a paper, radio station, news show near you.

Don't Throw It Away!

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

5 Ways You May Be Inadvertently Hurting the Earth
Find out if your everyday actions may be hurting the earth.

Top Feel Good Gifts For Mom
Make her, the earth, and you feel good. The secret to a great Mother's Day Gift is giving from the heart. Check out our earth-friendly, thoughtful ideas here.

3 Yummy Mother's Day Treats
Looking for a new recipe for Mother's Day? Here are a few favorites from the Farmers' Almanac.

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

What Is Snow?
For some areas, it’s time to break out the snow shovel. Here are a few facts to think about when you clear the driveway.

Top 10 reasons to cut your own tree
Want to gather the family and cut down your own tree?

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.

Put your Roof to Work
You don't need a big yard to have a nice garden. Try using your roof for planting vegetables, herbs and more.

How to Build a Green Roof
Here are a few practical hints for greening your roof.

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."

Buy New and Save Money!
Energy efficient appliances are now easy to find, and they can save you money.

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.

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.

What is a Blue Moon?
Ever wonder what a Blue Moon is?

Eggs Are Good For You
Eggs really aren't as bad as they're cracked up to be.

One Potato, Two Potato, Three Potato, Four: The Story of America's Favorite Vegetable
Americans love potatoes, whether it's fried, baked or mashed. They have become one of America's favorite vegetables. In this article, we will get to the roots of the potato, where it came from, and how it made its way onto our plates, and into our hearts.

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

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.

Does Solar Wind Affect the Weather?
With global warming being discussed as a major climate and weather altering catalyst, some experts are also looking at solar wind. What is solar wind and can it affect the weather?

Easy Ways to Help the Earth

What Are Meteors?
Look to the sky! Is it a bird, plane, shooting star or meteor? Learn what a meteor is, why they happen, and when you might be able to view a meteor shower.

Is There Life On Mars?
You've heard of the "man on the moon" but what about "man on mars?" Read about the idea of a man on mars here.

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.

A Gardener's Guide to Frost
How to predict when it's coming and what to do about it It's almost fall. Temperatures begin to cool down, but your gardens still look so nice. How do you know when frost may hit and if it will harm your plants? Learn the signs and precautions you should take.

Where to Hit the Slopes in 2007 and 2008
Where will the best snow be? Will it be a good skiing year? Farmers' Almanac offers its take on where to hit the slopes this upcoming winter.

Halloween Superstitions and Symbols
If you see a blue light is a ghost near? Why shouldn't you talk on Halloween? How did Jack o Lanterns originate?

Dear Santa Claus

The Origin of the Christmas Card

Cold is the Night
When the Stars Shine Bright Is there any truth to this weather lore? And how come the stars seem brighter in colder months?

Make Your 12 Days of Christmas More GREEN
12 Earth-Friendly Tips Learn how to make the 12 days of Christmas a little more green. Check out our easy but useful tips here.

What is an Annular Eclipse of the Sun?
You've heard of a solar and perhaps a lunar eclipse, but what is an annular eclipse?

The Meaning of Flowers
Want to send the right flower for the right occasion? A red rose means love, but what about a white one?

Is Your Love Written in the Stars?
A historical look at astrology. Ever wonder how astronomy and astrology are connected? Learn about how the fate of our ancestors relied on the stars.

A Lunar Show You Won't Want to Miss!
Tune in this Wednesday, February 20. Finally! A Lunar Eclipse that more than 3 billion people will be able to view! Find out more about this spectacular event!

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!

Is it going to rain?
Learn the signs. Are there signs from nature that indicate when rain will fall? Check out some of our favorite rainy day clues.

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.

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

How was April Fools’ Day Started?
Legends and lore around this fun, foolish day in April.

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.

Does the Moon Glow?
Learn how and why we can see the moon in the dark night sky.

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.

May is Great for Mercury Watching
Are you ready for some night sky fun? Be sure to find out what’s happening and how you may be able to easily recognize this planet in the night sky.

Low Country Boil

Polenta
Polenta is just cornmeal. It was something my mother made often. She made it instead of potatoes, and it was incredibly delicious. It is a dish that was quite common in Florence, her native region of Italy.

Raising Chickens - Mother Earth Minute wth Bryan Welch
Ever thought about keeping chickens in your yard? Bryan Welch explains the benefit you may not be aware of.

Green Cleaners - Mother Earth Minute with Bryan Welch
No one would ever eat something that they clean with ... Would they? Bryan Welch reveals some non-toxic lternatives to traditional cleaning products.

Tree Planting - Mother Earth Minute with Bryan Welch
Bryan offers simple tips while demonstrating the proper technique to planting a tree.

Dr. Burt's Res-Q-Ointment
Res-Q Ointment will soothe and comfort life's bumps and bruises with the green magic of Mother Nature's herbal medicines. Available in convenient easy-to-stow .60 oz. tins. Ingredients: Sweet almond oil, olive oil, beeswax, cocoa butter, wheat germ oil, tocopheryl acetate...

Our Wedding Scrapbook
This beautifully illustrated scrapbook by Darcy Miller -- helps create a personlized keepsake of newlyweds. From first-date jitters to the engagement, from the wedding day through the honeymoon and anniversaries, this scrapbook helps a bride capture the defining moments...

Artic/Antartic - DK Eyewitness VHS
Journey to the ends of the earth whre climate presents its greatest challenges to survival, and meet the remarkable animals that choose to live out in the cold.

Jungle - DK Eyewitness VHS
The Jungle DK Eyewitness Video takes you into the richest variety of plan and animal life on earth. Take a closer look at why this mysterious world is vital to the maintenance of our planet's ecological balance.

DK Hurricanes & Tornados
For ages 8 and up. Learn the techniques developed through the centuries to forecast weather, about the chicken that was stripped of its feathers by a tornado, about Benjamin Franklin's lightning rod, and why human activity can cause weather patterns...

Season 2 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...

Living on an Acre
Living on an Acre by U.S. Department of Agriculture; Edited and updated by Christine WoodsideWho hasn't daydreamed at one time or another about selling produce at a farmer's market, keeping chickens, or planting an orchard of fruit trees? Inside every...

American Almanacs: A Living History DVD and VHS
American Almanacs: A Living History. If you are interested in the science behind predictions and in learning how you too can predict things -- this groundbreaking program is for you! Breathtaking photography, beautiful scenery and rare historical images escort...

The Change in the Weather
People, Weather, and the Science of ClimateWritten by William K. StevensTrade Paperback, 384 pagesUpdated with a new afterword, including information on the warmest winter of the century.Is something going on with the weather?A record-setting heat wave that just won't release...

Save our Bees
May 8, 2007 3:41 PM

Recycle, Re-use, Be an Earth Citizen!
July 15, 2005 2:39 PM

Random Acts of Green-Ness
January 10, 2008 12:00 PM

Front Page News
September 11, 2007 5:02 PM

Famous American Farming Quotes
September 5, 2005 10:35 PM

A GREEN New Year to You!
January 8, 2008 10:41 AM

Fact or Myth? The truth about snails.
June 22, 2006 3:37 PM

A Cow's Best Friend?!
April 3, 2008 4:06 PM

What's a Halleck?
June 5, 2007 11:29 AM

Slugs!
June 12, 2007 7:41 AM

Thinking Green Can Add Green to Your Wallet
January 25, 2008 6:36 PM

All About Dairy Cows
August 8, 2006 12:11 PM

Talking Turkey
November 21, 2007 10:12 AM

Sweet and yet healthy
May 8, 2007 3:16 PM

Jilted bride recycles wedding event
September 8, 2006 8:32 AM

Make Moving Easier on Yourself
July 18, 2005 10:19 AM

HOT NEWS: Comet 17P/Holmes is undergoing a spectacular eruption!
October 25, 2007 9:14 AM

Flag Day
June 14, 2007 7:40 AM

Waste Not, Want Not – Trash into Treasure
November 26, 2007 12:02 PM

Father's Day and June Wedding Traditions
June 8, 2007 12:05 PM

A Lesson Dogs Learn Sooner Than People
August 9, 2006 11:31 AM

Space Shuttle Atlantis and Best Days
June 20, 2007 7:40 AM

Stop The Traffic! Frogs are Crossing!
February 19, 2008 2:46 PM

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

Blog Action Day - Videos from Farmers' Almanac TV
October 11, 2007 11:07 AM

The Latest from The Farm
January 31, 2006 10:57 AM

The Dog Days of Summer
July 8, 2005 11:49 AM

Farmers’ Almanac Top Ten Gardening Hints
May 8, 2008 10:08 PM

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

The SECRET is OUT!
August 27, 2007 9:20 AM

Energy-Saving Tips for Heating Your Home
November 12, 2007 5:36 PM

From the Producer: Season 2 of Farmers' Almanac TV
January 12, 2007 11:01 AM

Where to Buy in Canada
Here's where you can purchase your copy of the Canadian Farmers' Almanac. Store quantities are limited so please be sure to pick up your copy early. Remember, if your store should be sold out, you can always order your Canadian...

2007-2008 Weather Outlook for Canada
Click here for the 2007-2008 U.S. Outlook » Weather is the most talked about subject on earth, which makes the annual Canadian Farmers’ Almanac weather predictions a hot topic. Fans of the Almanac say its famous long-range forecast is accurate...

About UV
The sun radiates energy over a broad spectrum of wavelengths. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation, which has a shorter wavelength than either visible blue ...

Interview Requests
Looking for a lively, unusual, but informative interview for your story or show? Farmers’ Almanac editors love to talk about unusual weather, long-range weather outlooks and more! Both seasoned interviewees, editors Pete Geiger and Sandi Duncan are ready, willing...

How does the Farmers' Almanac Predict the Weather?
Farmers’ Almanac long-range weather forecasts are calculated by Caleb Weatherbee who uses a proprietary formula developed by Farmers' Almanac founder David Young. This formula considers many factors, such as sunspots, moon phases, and other astronomical and atmospheric factors and conditions....

What is the UV Index
UV Index: What is it? The UV Index is a next day forecast of the amount of skin damaging UV radiation expected to reach the earth's surface...

Easy Ways You Can Make A Difference
Little Things Add Up. Here are some asy ways to help preserve the earth from the Farmers’ Almanac. Recycle those plastic bags you get from the produce department at your local store. To keep them neat and easy to find, make...

2006-2007 Weather Outlook for Canada
Tired of the Heat? Hang on – 2007 Canadian Farmers' Almanac Predicts "SHIVERY IS NOT DEAD"Lewiston, ME: After a hot summer in most of Canada, cool news is on the way. The new edition of the Canadian Farmers' Almanac, which...

Contact Us
For general questions, comments, and feedback about the Farmers' Almanac:Questions@FarmersAlmanac.com For questions, comments, and feedback regarding this Web site's content. FAWebmaster@FarmersAlmanac.com Newsletter submissions, feedback, or comments. Newsletter@FarmersAlmanac.com For members of the press or news media, and radio/television...

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...

What’s inside the 2008 Farmers’ Almanac? Take a peek…
Farmers’ Almanac Weather Predictions - The Tradition ContinuesWith more weather than another almanac, the 2008 Farmers’ Almanac contains 16 months of weather – starting with September 2007 and going through December 2008. Be the first to know when the snow...

2006-2007 Weather Outlook for the U.S.
Tired of the Heat? Hang on – 2007 Farmers' Almanac Predicts "SHIVERY IS NOT DEAD"Lewiston, ME: After a brutally hot summer in most of the country, cool news is on the way. The new edition of the Farmers' Almanac, which...

Podcasts and RSS Feeds
Farmers Almanac TV Weather Podcast From weather proverbs to historic weather events, Farmers' Almanac TV presents the facts behind the folklore! Farmers Almanac TV Video RSS Feed We travel the continent to bring you stories...

About Farmers' Almanac
Farmers’ Almanac - The Trusted Authority on Smart Living for Almost 200 Years.Time-tested and generation approved, the Farmers’ Almanac is a compendium of knowledge on weather, gardening, cooking, remedies, managing your household, preserving the earth, and more. Anyone can...

Farmers' Almanac Testimonials
Our readers say it best! As North America's Favorite Farmers Almanac, we receive tons of letters, emails, and phone calls from readers and fans. Here are a fews of our favorite comments:Dear Almanac,I absolutely love you magazine and now I...

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 Fact Sheet
Every year since 1818, the Farmers’ Almanac has been sought after for its long-range weather predictions, practical gardening and household advice, fishing tips, astronomical data and articles on ways to conserve time, energy, and the earth. The Farmers' Almanac has...

Common Press Questions and Answers
What is the Farmers’ Almanac? Founded in 1818, the Farmers’ Almanac is North America’s most timeless, trusted, and treasured source for long-range weather predictions, humor, fun facts, and valuable advice on gardening, cooking, fishing, conservation, and much more. The...

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...

Where to Buy
Thanks to the many retailers in North America, the Farmers' Almanac and Canadian Farmers' Almanac are available in your favorite grocery, drug, bookstore, and retail store. Below is where you should find your copy in stores across the US. For...

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...