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Articles

What Causes Leaves to Change Color?
Forget leafing through your old science book. Here's a quick article to explain why leaves change color.

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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.

Average Frost Dates
From the 2007 Farmers' Almanac From the 2007 Farmers' Almanac

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Fall Foliage Dates
When are the peak times to see the most color? Check out our map below.

Favorite Fall Flowers
Don't let the end of summer stop your gardening. Get ideas on what to plant now as fall gets closer and closer.

Want Orange Leaves? Plant White Oak
If you enjoy the colors of fall, check out this list. It tells you which trees you should plant, based on leaf color.

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.

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Fall Forecast Looks Wet
Soggy season could hamper leaf peeking

What are northern lights?
When can they be seen? Fall is a great time to get out and look for the northern lights. But just what are these colors in the sky?

September's Full Harvest Moon
Full moons have some of the most interesting stories behind them. Discover why and now September's full moon is often referred to as the full harvest moon.

What are Ember Days?
In the Farmers' Almanac we list dates for Ember Days. Have you ever wondered what these days are?

Make Your Own Cooking Mixes
Save Time and Money Like the convenience of store-bought cookie, cake, brownie and other mixes, but don't like the cost? Here's a solution.

Celebrate Grandparents September 7
Sunday, September 7 is Grandparents' Day. Take time to show grandparents how much they are loved.

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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.

5 Ways to Landscape without Going Broke
Tricks and tips on ways to cut costs but enjoy your yard more.

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

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

Recipes

Pumpkin-Banana Pancakes
Banana adds a sweet flavorful note to this pumpkin autumn specialty

Mulled Cider
Also known as Wassail, this is a popular Autumn drink.

Videos

Weather Wisdom: Indian Summer
What causes temperatures to shift drastically higher during autumn months? Farmers' Almanac TV explains the cause of the weather phenomenon known as "Indian Summer."

Products

Festive Fall Wreath
Enjoy this festive wreath with a fun punch of color on your front door. Fall leaves, hydrangeas, twigs and black broomcorn bring loads of warmth to this dried collection. Great for the entire autumn season.Shipping has been included.

In The Woods Book Series
Enjoy the photographic fantasies and delightful tales of these delightful children's books created by noted wildlife photographers, Carl R. Sams II and Jean Stoick. These hardcover books make a perfect gift for children of all ages.First Snow in the Woods:...

Weather Chatter

indian Summer
September 28, 2007 5:41 AM


Indian Summer
October 3, 2006 10:46 AM

Healing Power of Marigold
July 29, 2008 2:52 PM

Blog

Autumn is a Season We Love
October 3, 2005 8:22 AM

Planting for the Birds
September 26, 2005 9:07 AM

Fall Lawn Care
September 22, 2005 9:03 AM



Putting Your Garden to Bed!
December 7, 2005 11:36 AM

Keeping Warm Economically
December 2, 2005 1:22 AM


Summer Mulching Time
July 11, 2006 10:43 AM

Pages

The Seasons
Note: All times shown are Eastern Standard Time 2007 Spring begins, March 20, 2007, 8:07 p.m. Summer begins, June 21, 2007, 2:06 p.m. Autumn begins, September 23, 2007, 5:51 a.m. Winter begins, December 22, 2007,...

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...

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...

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...