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Articles

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

Collard Greens
Want a prosperous new year? Try eating collard greens this New Year’s Day.

New or Used Cars?
When it comes to sticking to your budget, it's tough to beat the value of a good, used car. As with any purchase, the more you know the better your experience will be.

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."

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

Helpful Holiday Hints
To make Thanksgiving more memborable The holidays can be a crazy time of year. Check out some of our favorite helpful hints for ways to make this holiday better.

New Year's Folklore
Why should you kiss the one you love at midnight? Did you know that opening all doors and windows at midnight lets the old year escape? Read on for more New Year's lore.

Fall Foliage Dates
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.

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

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?

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.

How to Start a Flower Garden
Add Beauty to Your Life by Growing Flowers- An Easy-to-Follow Plan for Starting a Flower Garden.

Recipes


Strawberry Spinach Salad
The wonderful taste of strawberries and spinach all come together in this lovely salad.

Morning Glory Muffins
These easy and tasty muffins are a glorious way to start any day.

Spinach Pie
This is one pie you won't feel guilty about eating! A sumptuous and healthy blend of spinach, eggs, and cheese.

Snap Beans Au Gratin
The creamy comfort food comes together in a snap.

Crunchy, Munchy Chicken
This chicken dish is a winner.

Peach Cobbler
August is Peach Month. It's time to turn those fresh peaches into a sweet tasty cobbler.

Chocolate Delight
Make the best Decadent Chocolate Delight with this easy recipe.

Low Country Boil
A Southern tradition, this simple and hearty one-pot meal is great to serve for a variety of occasions.

New England Clam Chowder
Scrumptious fresh clams, hearty potatoes and creamery butter, this classic may sweep your taste buds out to sea.

Videos

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.

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.

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

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...

Weather Chatter

New Jersey - Winter Wonderland
November 19, 2007 2:53 PM

Why Is Good Service Hard to Schedule
February 13, 2008 4:54 PM

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

Unusual Animals In The White House
November 10, 2008 3:36 PM

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

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

Blog

Farm Aid Blog Post #4
September 30, 2006 2:36 PM

Blogging From Farm Aid - Post #1
September 29, 2006 12:24 PM


The “Joys?” of Country Living.
November 11, 2008 4:48 PM


Farm Aid Blog Post #3
September 30, 2006 2:31 PM

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

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

Pages

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...

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’...

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...

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...

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...