Where Does Hail Come From?
First appearing in the 2006 Farmers' Almanac Ouch, that hurts. Hail is just frozen raindrops, but they can range in size from a small pea to a grapefruit.

Corns --A Natural Foot Problem
Ever wonder what that ball is on your foot? Could it be a corn? If so what is a corn and how do you get rid of it?

Everything Ice Isn't Always NICE!
(Unless it's in your favorite drink.) What is ice? Does hail only fall in the summer? Why are ice storms so devastating?

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.

lunar eclipse
Choosing a date for your wedding is a big decision. Check out this old wedding lore rhyme.

How are Hurricane Categories Determined?
Here is a quick chart that helps you understand how hurricane categories are determined.

8 Wonderful Gifts That Don't Cost A Cent
Is holiday shopping hurting your wallet? Remember, it's the thought that counts. Check out our top 8 meaningful and FREE gift ideas.

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

Test Your Patriotic Knowledge
Fourth of July Fun See how much you really know about some patriotic symbols.

Sauerkraut, it’s not just for hot dogs
There are several creative recipes that can be made with Sauerkraut.

Can you Predict the Weather with a Snowball?
What does snow tell you about the weather other than it's cold outside? Find out what and how snowball lore can help predict the weather.

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

Hurricane Glossary
Be prepared! Learn the differences between an advisory, warning, and more. Here's a list of the most frequently used hurricane terms and their definitions.

Think times have changed? Check this out.
Children complaining about strict rules? Check out these strict guidelines from the 1960s!

Full Hunter's Moon
Why is October's Full Moon known as the "Full Hunter's Moon?"

Decorate for Winter
Instead of decorating for the holidays, try decorating for the winter season.

Nature Agrees With Almanac’s Winter Outlook!
While the Farmers' Almanac doesn't use folklore in their formula, folklore is supporting the Almanac's cold winter outlook.

Brain Freeze? Try this.
A simple cure that may stop that ice cream headache. Ever been eating ice cream when all of a sudden you have a terrible headache? Get the inside scoop on these "brain freezes."

Can Acorns Predict a Rough Winter?
Natural Signs of a Bad Winter

Raised Garden Bed Winners
Winners of the 2008 Earth Day Giveaway Farmers' Almanac is pleased to announce the winners of its 2008 Earth Day Giveaway Contest

How are Hurricanes Named?
Katrina, Wilma, Ernesto... Who comes up with these hurricane names?

Make Your Own Tea
Next time you're in the mood for a cup of hot or cold tea, why not head to your garden? Herbal teas can be mad from herbs grown in your backyard or patio.

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.

Hungry? Think Blue!
July is National Blueberry Month. July is the best time to eat more blueberries. They're healthy, patriotic, and tasty!

Recycling: Test Your Knowledge
How much do you know about recycling? Take this quiz and find out.

Wedding Contest Results?!
Winners, Lore, and More! Farmers' Almanac Worst Wedding Weather Contest voting is over. Learn how our Top Ten campaigned for the most votes, and when the winning couple will be announced.

5 Witty Ways to Beat Hunger
Check out these smart ways to beat hunger during the day.

Making Your Own Natural Holiday Wreath
With just a few pinecones, nuts and hemlock cones, you can make a festive holiday wreath.

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.

What Really Puts You to Sleep on Thanksgiving?
Tryptophan is often used as an excuse for falling asleep after that big holiday meal. But is it truly the culprit?

What sport did George Washington and Abraham Lincoln play?
You have probably played this summer sport too!

When will it Snow?
And other timely tips.

Fog Facts
Where is the foggiest area in the U.S.? When is fog most likely to occur? You'll find all the answers in this article, plus feel free to watch the Weather Wisdoms video on fog.

In Like a Lion out Like A Lamb?
Is this saying true? Is there a balancing out of good vs. bad weather in a month?

Will it rain for 40 days?
July 15 is St. Swithin's Day. Learn about the lore that suggests if it rains on this day, it will continue for 40 more.

Tornado Truths: Test Your Tornado Knowledge.
The Farmers' Almanac is expecting an active tornado season across Tornado Alley this spring. Do you know the warning signs or what you're supposed to do if there's one predicted in your area?

Decorations from Nature
Tips on ways to bring the garden to your next party. Fun ways to make your next outdoor gathering more festive.

Recycle Those Holiday Cards!
Instead of throwing those treasured holiday cards in the garbage, why not make them into something useful?

How Hot Have the Past Several Summers Been?
How cold have the winters been? Check out these wacky statistics that prove if anything - weather is weird!

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.

Summer Outlook: Is hot weather on tap?
Hot or Cold? What does the Farmers’ Almanac predict for the summer season ahead?

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?

Why do Graduates wear Robes?
It's graduation season! Check out the colorful history and reason for wearing robes during ceremonies.

Go GREEN when you Clean
Tired of the toxic and expensive house cleaning supplies? Check out a few of our favorite home-made, greener choices.

Bug Bite? Reach for the toothpaste.
Everyday remedies for annoying bug bites. Warmer weather means more outdoor time and more bugs. Find out how to easily take the sting out of the season.

Farmers' Almanac Tips for the Week

Make Your Own Herbal Vinegar
Easy and Tasty Suggestions Tired of just plain vinegar? Looking for some good reasons to plant herbs? Check out these easy ways to make herbal vinegar.

Weekly Wisdom
From the Farmers' Almanac Looking for a more natural moth ball remedy? Ever wonder what cloves are? Find the answers and more here.

Average Frost Dates
From the 2009 Farmers' Almanac From the 2009 Farmers' Almanac

Farmers' Almanac Tips
For a sustainable, more enjoyable, December

Choosing Bakeware
When it comes to bakeware, there are different materials to choose from. Traditional choices like ceramic and metal are joined by newcomers like silicone and glass. How do they compare?

Why a birthday cake? Why candles?
Birthday traditions revealed. Learn the history behind birthday parties as well as where some birthday traditions come from.

Holiday Plants: How Safe are They?
Are poinsettias really that toxic? Learn the truth behind the health risks of some popular holiday plants.

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

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

Test Your Weather Wisdom

Squash Season
Winter squash are in abundance during autumn. Try these recipes for your next meal or holiday parties.

The Origin of the Christmas Card

Predictions Ring True: Almanac accuracy from last winter!
For almost 200 years, the Farmers’ Almanac has been providing valuable long-range weather outlooks. Many people question how accurate our forecasts can be. Read on.

Back-To-School Breakfast Fun!
Your children will have fun helping make these quick and easy breakfast recipes.

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

Light Pollution: Are you a culprit?
Learn why the night sky isn't as dark as it used to be.

Prepare and Freeze Fresh Pumpkin Easily
Want to reuse those pumpkins on your steps for a wonderful Thanksgiving pie?

Timely Tips About Ticks
Tick season is upon us! Find out what you should do if you find a tick on you.

Hurricane Preparedness: Is Your Pet Safe?
How to protect your pets from the unexpected. Hurricane season is here and will peak on September 10th. Here are ways you can help keep your pet safe in case of a weather disaster.

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

Ten Secrets to Simplifying your Life
Relaxing breakfasts with the family, taking a nature walk, remember a time when life was less stressful? Allow the Farmers' Almanac to remind you of life's simple pleasures and how to slow down and enjoy them more. Ideas, tips and more.

Dinner In a Flash
Think you don't have time to cook a good dinner? Think again!

What the Hail?
Learn more about thunderstorms and hail. Inside a thunderstorm, there are many crazy things - updrafts, winds, ice. Find out more about hail and thunderstorms.

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.

Move over fossil fuels...
It’s time for some ingenuity. Did you know algae can be used to make fuel? Check out some pros and cons of a few alternative fuel sources.

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

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

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.

The Katrina Cottage: Frequently Asked Questions
Learn about this innovative solution to the Gulf Region's housing crisis in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.

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.

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.

The Most Destructive Twister on Record

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.

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.

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.

Please Pass the Pie
Postively Palatable Recipes. These unique recipes are sure to be a hit with your Thanksgiving guests.

Lightning Kills, Play it Safe
There's nothing fun about being struck. Lightning is a very dangerous weather occurrence that isn't taken seriously. Have a safe, enjoyable summer. Here's how to avoid the threat of being struck by lightning.

How Much Daylight are We Really Saving?!

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.

Poll Results: Pizza Wins by a Landslide!
You cast your votes, and pizza takes the title of favorite all-American dinner.

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.

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.

Gazpacho Soup Recipe
For this Spanish recipe, it is convenient to have a hand mixer with chopping blades, a food processor or a blender. This gazpacho can be garnished with minced vegetables and parsley or a dollop of sour cream.

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

Roast Turkey
The king of all table birds is the turkey. Although it is appearing more often at times other than Thanksgiving and Christmas, the turkey deserves an appearance regularly in the daily diet. Not only is it mighty good eating, it's a valuable source of proteins, vitamin B and iron. And it's low in calories.

Judys Carrot Cake
I have made this for church suppers. There is hardly any cake left. They always go back for seconds.

Seaview Crab Cakes
Drizzle with your favorite sauce, and garnish with greens.

Pork Medallions with Pear-Cranberry Sauce
Sliced pork cooks faster than a whole tenderloin, and this pear- cranberry sauce not only has wonderful flavor, but it's also quick and easy.

Pumpkin Pecan Apple Cake
A great twist on a holiday pie. That will surely make your mouth water.

Creme Brulee French Toast

Boo-berry Coffin Cake
Scare up this cake for all your ghosts and goblins on Halloween. You'll have them shouting "yum" instead of "boo!"

Cream Cheese Muffins

Bread Pudding
Bread Pudding, first known as a "poor man's pudding", is an old fashioned dessert that has been popular for a long time.

Golden Brick Alley Bread
What a wonderful discovery--this Brick Alley Bread! It tastes of honey and is loaded with golden raisins.

Custard Pie

Smoked Chicken Roll Ups
Dinner in a hurry can be as simple as rolling up a tortilla.

Salmon Loaf

Kelle Carter's Sugar Pumpkin Pie
Small Sugar Pumpkin is an heirloom pumpkin dating back to the 1800's. Dependable and easy to grow, it boasts high quality, stringless, thick, sweet flesh that is great for making pies. Organic seeds are available from Seeds of Change at www.seedsofchange.com.

Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas
Mild, but very tasty chicken Enchilada dish is surprisingly quick to assemble.

Vidalia Onion Pie
If you enjoy onions, you'll probably really love this unique recipe

Grilled Lobster
Start your warm summer days with this simple dish

Apple Dumplings with Hot Cider Sauce Recipe
The aroma of apples and cinnamon make this apple dumpling recipe delicious to make and to eat!

Old-Fashioned Strawberry Shortcake
Get some fresh strawberries and treat yourself to something very special.

Stone Barns Center
The closest working farm to Manhattan, Stone Barns Center merges community-based farming with the 21st century.

Visual Journey: Blue Hill at Stone Barns Center
A tour of the Blue Hill Restaurant at Stone Barns Center. What's on the menu today? Lamb chops.

Season Two
Episode 8
Quilted Barns? That's what you'll find in Grundy County, Iowa, where an arts program brought agriculture to the rescue of both the family and Historic barns.Lobsterman Paul Hickey takes us out to sea in one of the countries favorite meals.Surrounded...

Season Two
Episode 6
The closest working Farm to Manhattan, Stone Barn Center, merges community based farming with the 21st century. Join Matt and Mark Seiler on their mission to "save" corporately impressioned root-beer while getting an inside look at how "free range" root...

Canoe Wine Center
The Canoe Wine Center is made to replicate the style of an old wooden canoe. It includes 3 shelves, space for storing 12 wine bottles, a two door cabinet, and casters for easy movement. This rustic piece would be perfect...

Canoe Wine Center
The Canoe Wine Center is made to replicate the style of an old wooden canoe. It includes 3 shelves, space for storing 12 wine bottles, a two door cabinet, and casters for easy movement. This rustic piece would be perfect...

WIne Tasting Center
Offering free-standing wine storage, this handsome cabinet is finely crafted with two shelves made of oak staves from vintage wine barrels. Shelves and inverted glass rack store bottles and stemware. A single center drawer provides handy storage for coasters, corks,...

Season Two
Episode 2
Host Jim Wann plays ball like they used to in the 1800's- barefoot and without the use of gloves or stikeouts."Play Ball" The historic round barns of Wisconsin have survived the passage of time. Uncovered is the genius behind their...

Original Magnolia Mantel
This beautiful magnolia mantelpieces are designed to take center stage on any dining room table or add warmth and beauty to any holiday mantel. Shipping is included.

Season Two
Episode 10
Located on the tip of the Maine coast, this 9th generation family farm stretches through 9 miles of stunning landscape. Green Toe, of Santa Barbara, CA makes an effort to "make shoes with no chemicals, no leather, no plastic, no...

Season One
Episode 4
EPISODE FOUR: COUNTRY MUSICIAN BLAKE SHELDON & A WINDMILL MUSEUMVisit backstage with Country star Blake Sheldon; tour the American Wind Power Center in Lubbock, Texas, which houses the most comprehensive collection of historic windmills in the world; and be...

Farm-opoly
FARM-OPOLY, a down on the farm property trading game! Here's a property tradin' game for farmers or those who just think farmin' is cool! It's life down on the farm where players increase their profits by collecting acres...

Eco Bathroom Kit
Wouldn't you like to clean your bathroom without harsh chemicals? Ecodiscoveries is the solution. This natural formula cleans and brightens your bathroom without harming your family or the indoor air they breathe.Features & Benefits Non-toxic; bio-degradable; no chlorine; no petroleum...

Eco Kitchen Kit
Product InformationWouldn't you like to clean your kitchen without harsh chemicals? Ecodiscoveries is the solution. This trio of powerful formulas cleans, brightens and deodorizes your kitchen without harming the environment or the air your family breathes. Cut grease, grime...

Cedar Tree Sachets
August 11, 2008 11:46 PM

60 Miles Per Gallon on...water!?!?
July 9, 2008 4:08 PM

The Meaning of G R E E N
August 11, 2008 11:48 PM

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

Hurriane Names for 2008
June 4, 2008 11:52 AM

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

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

The Milky Way - A Deep Question
February 5, 2008 9:28 AM

A New Light On Bulbs
February 27, 2008 12:29 PM

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

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

What does coffee have to do with the weather?
September 21, 2007 11:26 AM

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

I've Got Gall
October 16, 2007 11:28 AM

Giant Pumpkin Regatta
October 9, 2007 11:56 AM

Ice Storms
December 11, 2007 1:25 PM

Tornado Survival Tips
May 6, 2008 10:07 PM

Solar Cycle 24
September 6, 2007 9:28 AM

Lightning Awareness
April 27, 2007 10:04 AM

Halt the Holiday Hustle
November 26, 2007 10:44 AM

Farmers' Almanac Trivia - Why are barns painted red?
September 16, 2008 4:35 PM

Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus
November 21, 2006 11:38 PM

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

Thanksgiving Weather
November 8, 2006 10:07 AM

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

Hummingbird Nectar & Feeder Tips
July 10, 2006 9:15 AM

All-White Flowering Spring Garden
April 28, 2006 9:32 AM

Muffin Firestarters: A Good Gift and Way to Start a Fire
January 25, 2006 1:07 PM

Gift Mitts – All Through the House & Garden
December 19, 2005 1:10 AM

Late Winter (March) Pruning
March 6, 2006 2:17 PM

Have you checked it out yet?
August 24, 2008 6:57 PM

Holiday Trivia
December 20, 2007 5:37 PM

Bringing the Garden to the Table
August 21, 2006 11:04 AM

Watermelon Hog
August 4, 2006 7:47 AM

Selecting and Storing Melons
August 9, 2006 10:50 AM

How to Make Beeswax Candles
March 6, 2006 5:28 PM

Planting a Strawberry Pyramid
March 29, 2006 4:30 PM

Front Page News
September 11, 2007 5:02 PM

Hanging Basket Plant Care Tips
August 2, 2006 8:05 AM

Hearts from the Hearth
February 10, 2006 8:28 AM

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

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

Hurricane Categories
source FEMA) Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale Scale Number (Category) Sustained Winds (MPH) Damage Storm Surge174-95Minimal: Unanchored mobile homes, vegetation and signs.4-5 feet296-110Moderate: All mobile homes, roofs, small crafts, flooding.6-8 feet3111-130Extensive: Small buildings, low-lying roads cut off.9-12 feet4131-155Extreme: Roofs destroyed,...

Hurricane Glossary
Advisory: A formal advisory message from a Weather Bureau Hurricane Warning Center giving warning information along with details on tropical cyclone location, intensity and movement and precautions that should be taken.Bulletin: A public release for press, radio, and TV dissemination...

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...

How are Hurricanes Named?
Since 1953, Atlantic tropical storms have been named from lists originated by the National Hurricane Center and now maintained and updated by an international committee of the World Meteorological Organization. The lists featured only women’s names until 1979. After that,...

Meteor Showers
View More Farmers' Almanac TV Videos » This table lists some of the best-known meteor showers. If your location observes Daylight Saving Time, please add one hour to the time shown. All times given are listed in Eastern Standard...

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...

All About Hurricanes
View More Farmers' Almanac TV Videos » Here are a few articles that will help you understand and prepare for hurricanes:The Basics: Hurricanes, Tornadoes and Storm SurgesHurricane GlossaryHurricane TipsHow are Hurricane Categories Determined?How are Hurricanes Named?

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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...

Dates and Times of Full Moons in 2007 and 2008
Here are the dates, names, and times (EDT) of full moons in 2007 and 2008 from the Farmers' Almanac. Have you ever wondered why full Moons were given these names? Click here and get the fascinating facts! Remember, 2008 Farmers'...

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...

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...

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’...

Full Moon Names and Their Meanings
View More Farmers' Almanac TV Videos » 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...

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...