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Articles

Childproofing for the Holidays
Before you dress your children in their best holiday clothes, you may want to call grandma and ask her to put the hard candies and breakable ornaments away.

Test Your Moon Knowledge
Lunar Trivia and Facts. These Moon factoids may surprise you!

No lie George, here’s a good cherry pie!
Cherries are almost as popular as our first president. But are they nutritious? Do they really help lower cholesterol?

The Legends and Lore of Valentine's Day
Ever wondered how the Valentines Day tradition started?

PhilosoFacts
Don't be afraid to go out on a limb. That's where the fruit is.

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Valentine's Trivia
According to legend, a women who sees a sparrow overhead on Valentine's Day will marry a poor man.


Recipe for a Merry Christmas
No baking necessary! Inspirational directions for a happy holiday.

Good Manners in the Great Outdoors
Help keep nature beautiful. Get outside and enjoy it, but be polite about it.

A Night Time Show
Early June is a great time to star gaze at night. Find out what you might be able to see in the night sky.

Armstrong and Aldrin: The Eagle Has Landed
"One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." Read first-hand accounts of this famous trip to the moon.

How Safe is your Food?
We all hope we're feeding our family safe food, but how can we be sure?

The Art of Kissing a Woman
First published in the 1896 Farmers' Almanac Although times have changed, kissing hasn't. Here is some timeless advice from the 1896 Farmers' Almanac.

Decorate Your Thanksgiving Table Naturally
Adding a homemade touch to the Thanksgiving table couldn't be easier.

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.

Poinsettias. . .
The Flower of Christmas Eve Poinsettias are a true holiday tradition. But just how did this seasonal plant become the flower of Christmas Eve?


The Classic Bruise
Black and Blue? Learn why bruises occur and what some natural and easy ways help prevent or minimize bruising.

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Beat the Heat: Must Know Tips
Prevent Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke The temperature is rising! Be prepared! Here are some useful tips and natural ways to avoid heat-related health issues.

8 Fun Ways to Hook Kids on Fishing
Fishing season is here. Take the kids and instill in them a love for the outdoors. Here are some tips on ways to get started.

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Have you Exercised your Senses Lately
Tune into life's simple pleasures by exercising your senses. Learn how here.

Personal Pizzas
Quick, easy and a bit untraditional Make personal pizzas with French bread, tomato bagels and even hoagie rolls. It's easy!

Frostnip and Frostbite
Do you know the difference between frostnip and frostbite?

The Powers of Vinegar
Running out of household ideas that are simple and inexpensive to do? Try opening your closet and digging out that bottle of vinegar.

Did Abraham Lincoln Read the Farmers' Almanac?
You and Lincoln may have something in common. February is the anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birthday. We all know him as a famous president, but did you know he was a lawyer and used the Almanac in a case?

Uninvited Garden Guests: and some natural ways to discourage them
Learn how to naturally discourage deer, slugs, moles and other pests from visiting your garden.

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.

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.

Recipes

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Salmon Egg Foo Young

Videos

The History of Farm Aid
21 Years ago Willie Nelson, Neil Young, and John Mellencamp started a movement that is still helping Family Farmers. We Pay tribute to their effort.

Farm Aid 2006 Highlights
Farmers' Almanac TV takes you backstage at Farm Aid 2006 in Camden, New Jersey. From interviews with Willie Neslon to rare footage from the first Farm Aid in 1985, it's easy to see that Farm Aid is more than just a concert.

2006 Farm Aid
There are many people who make Farm Aid a success every year. We meet some of them and show clips of Willie Nelson, Neil Young, Dave Matthews, and John Mellencamp performing.

Products

Shark Dk Eyewitness VHS
Dorling Kindersley's Eyewitness Video: Shark points out, however, that these creatures (who appeared on Earth 150 million years before the dinosaurs) are probably among the world's most misunderstood. They can smell blood up to half a mile away, have a...

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...

Green Blog

Jilted bride recycles wedding event
September 8, 2006 11:55 PM

Vinegar Rocks!
January 12, 2008 12:02 AM


Cleaning Products Exposed!
July 8, 2008 1:33 PM

Weather Chatter

First Nor'easter
November 30, 2007 4:58 PM

Wedding Weather Contest Finalists
March 31, 2008 1:33 PM

Vacation Planning Made Easy
February 25, 2008 12:20 PM

Abe Lincoln Day
August 22, 2007 10:30 AM

Poinsettia Plants
December 5, 2007 11:56 AM

Gift Cards For The Holidays
November 18, 2008 6:13 PM

A Halloween Legend
October 30, 2007 11:19 AM

Giant Pumpkin Regatta
October 9, 2007 11:56 AM

Answering E-Mails
October 28, 2008 10:57 AM

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

Love is spelled S-N-O-W
February 26, 2008 10:53 AM

Blog

Farm Aid 2006 - Neil Young
September 30, 2006 11:03 PM

Farm Aid Blog Post #2
September 30, 2006 12:20 PM

Farm Aid 2006 - Willie Nelson
September 30, 2006 11:09 PM

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


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



New Face of the FFA - City Folk
November 16, 2006 9:55 AM


New Season for Farmers' Almanac TV
January 3, 2007 10:51 AM

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

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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....

Farmers' Almanac Timeline
1818 – The first edition of Farmers’ Almanac is printed by editor David Young, Philom., and publisher Jacob Mann, in Morristown, N.J. 1852 – David Young dies. Astronomer Samuel Hart Wright succeeds him as editor. 1875...

Farmers' Almanac History
Founded in 1818, the Farmers’ Almanac’s timeless appeal has spanned three centuries, offering readers a trademark blend of long-range weather predictions, humor, fun facts, and valuable advice on gardening, cooking, fishing, conservation, and much more. The Farmers’...

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...

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...

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...