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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.
Want to try something new in the garden this year? Check out these ideas that will add a little pizazz to your gardens.
Farmers' Almanac Fall Forecast
What does Mother Nature have in store for the coming autumn?
What does Mother Nature have in store for the coming autumn?
Why Rake Leaves?
Every autumn, we spend hours raking leaves, but is there really a good reason behind it?
Every autumn, we spend hours raking leaves, but is there really a good reason behind it?
Squash Season
Winter squash are in abundance during autumn. Try these recipes for your next meal or holiday parties.
Winter squash are in abundance during autumn. Try these recipes for your next meal or holiday parties.
Apple Cider Season
Autumn is the time for sipping cider. Learn more about this seasonal favorite and how it can be used for cooking.
Autumn is the time for sipping cider. Learn more about this seasonal favorite and how it can be used for cooking.
Fall Garden Cleanup Checklist
Here’s a basic checklist to use as you put your gardens to bed for the year.
Here’s a basic checklist to use as you put your gardens to bed for the year.
Easy Ways to Compost
Don't throw it away! Compost it! It's better for the environment and for your gardens.
Don't throw it away! Compost it! It's better for the environment and for your gardens.
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.
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.
Frosty but Dry Fall Forecast
Perfect for leaf peepers. Fall is here. Find out what the Farmers' Almanac's autumn forecast is.
Perfect for leaf peepers. Fall is here. Find out what the Farmers' Almanac's autumn forecast is.
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.
Are slugs and snails attacking your gardens? Rid your garden of these pests naturally and easily with some tips from the Farmers' Almanac.
7 Pet-Proof Garden Tips
For a nicer garden and happier pet. Is the family dog trampling on your newly planted flower garden? Are neighborhood cats using your garden as a litter box? Check out our top tips for keeping pets out of gardens.
For a nicer garden and happier pet. Is the family dog trampling on your newly planted flower garden? Are neighborhood cats using your garden as a litter box? Check out our top tips for keeping pets out of gardens.
Putting plastic snakes to work
A few good uses for plastic snakes that may have not crossed your mind. Read More
A few good uses for plastic snakes that may have not crossed your mind. Read More
What Causes Leaves to Change Color?
Forget leafing through your old science book. Here's a quick article to explain why leaves change color.
Forget leafing through your old science book. Here's a quick article to explain why leaves change color.
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.
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.
Fall Foliage Dates
When are the peak times to see the most color? Check out our map below.
When are the peak times to see the most color? Check out our map below.
Tired of Herbs? Plant for Pets!
Get kids involved with the garden this year. Plant a pet or zoo garden.
Get kids involved with the garden this year. Plant a pet or zoo garden.
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.
Don't let the end of summer stop your gardening. Get ideas on what to plant now as fall gets closer and closer.
Full Harvest Moon
Full moon names have interesting stories behind them. Discover why September's full moon is often referred to as the Full Harvest Moon.
Full moon names have interesting stories behind them. Discover why September's full moon is often referred to as the Full Harvest Moon.
Best Days for Leaf Peeping
Find out peak dates to see fall foliage in your area.
Find out peak dates to see fall foliage in your area.
What is "Indian Summer'?
Learn about this warming weather pattern and why it's referred to as "Indian Summer."
Learn about this warming weather pattern and why it's referred to as "Indian Summer."
Pumpkins . . . Yum!
Tasty ides for timely pumpkins. Fall is synonymous with pumpkins. Learn how to cook fresh pumpkins and try these tasty recipes.
Tasty ides for timely pumpkins. Fall is synonymous with pumpkins. Learn how to cook fresh pumpkins and try these tasty recipes.
Welcoming Birds for the Winter
If you enjoy watching colorful birds visit your yard, stock those bird feeders now.
If you enjoy watching colorful birds visit your yard, stock those bird feeders now.
Top 10 Things to Do Now for a Better Garden Later
April gardening tips Spring is here. Get your garden in shape now!
April gardening tips Spring is here. Get your garden in shape now!
Grow Your Own Bouquets
Learn how to grow your own flowers for beautiful bouquets.
Learn how to grow your own flowers for beautiful bouquets.
Eat Your Colors!
Eating a rainbow of colors can improve your health.
Eating a rainbow of colors can improve your health.
Rain, Rain, Go Away ...
Making the Most of a Wet Summer Don't let wet weather keep you out of the garden this summer!
Making the Most of a Wet Summer Don't let wet weather keep you out of the garden this summer!
Snack Smart
Snacking throughout the day can help you stay healthy.
Snacking throughout the day can help you stay healthy.
Recipes for Smart Snacking
Healthy, easy to make, recipes to fuel your body through the day.
Healthy, easy to make, recipes to fuel your body through the day.
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.
If you enjoy the colors of fall, check out this list. It tells you which trees you should plant, based on leaf color.
A Community Garden - A Nice Place to Grow
A good way to share your gardening interests is to participate in a community garden. Here is how it works.
A good way to share your gardening interests is to participate in a community garden. Here is how it works.
Fun with Fermentation
Fermenting food is a healthy, and tasty, way to preserve the fall harvest.
Fermenting food is a healthy, and tasty, way to preserve the fall harvest.
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?
Wondering why you grew up thinking the first day of spring was March 21st?
Vegetables that Liked this Summer's Soggy Weather
Why Cabbage and Broccoli are a Gardener's Best Friend
Why Cabbage and Broccoli are a Gardener's Best Friend
Creating a Community Garden
Creating a community garden is a fun way to get to know your neighbors. Here are a few things you may want to think about before you dig.
Creating a community garden is a fun way to get to know your neighbors. Here are a few things you may want to think about before you dig.
Battling Tomato Blight
Don't let your garden get decimated by late blight.
Don't let your garden get decimated by late blight.
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?
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.
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?
In the Farmers' Almanac we list dates for Ember Days. Have you ever wondered what these days are?
Extend Your Growing Season
Mini-greenhouses, cold frames, and other ways to grow in cold weather.
Mini-greenhouses, cold frames, and other ways to grow in cold weather.
Healthier Halloween Treats
Sure, candy is dandy, but why not give the gift of good health this Halloween?
Sure, candy is dandy, but why not give the gift of good health this Halloween?
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.
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.
Decorate Your Thanksgiving Table Naturally
Adding a homemade touch to the Thanksgiving table couldn't be easier.
Adding a homemade touch to the Thanksgiving table couldn't be easier.
Warm Up with Hearty Fall Soups
Save money and eat well. Soups are a great option for dinners and lunches. Check out fall favorites.
Save money and eat well. Soups are a great option for dinners and lunches. Check out fall favorites.
Reduce Your Waste for Earth Day
Turn Trash into Treasure Simple ways to reuse common items, and make less trash.
Turn Trash into Treasure Simple ways to reuse common items, and make less trash.
Indian Winter?
When will spring warm up? Is Mother Nature "fooling" us this spring? When will April get warmer?
When will spring warm up? Is Mother Nature "fooling" us this spring? When will April get warmer?
6 Weird Uses for the Farmers' Almanac
Think people only consult the Farmers' Almanac for the weather? Think again.
Think people only consult the Farmers' Almanac for the weather? Think again.
Celebrate Grandparents September 7
Sunday, September 7 is Grandparents' Day. Take time to show grandparents how much they are loved.
Sunday, September 7 is Grandparents' Day. Take time to show grandparents how much they are loved.
Why is the Sun up so early on June 14th?
Earliest sunrise this year. Did you know that on June 14th the Sun will rise earliest ever this year? Find out why here.
Earliest sunrise this year. Did you know that on June 14th the Sun will rise earliest ever this year? Find out why here.
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.
From the Farmers' Almanac Looking for a more natural moth ball remedy? Ever wonder what cloves are? Find the answers and more here.
Plant a Healing Garden this Spring
Herbs are great to grow. They're useful, beneficial, and come in handy.
Herbs are great to grow. They're useful, beneficial, and come in handy.
Healthier Holiday Cooking
Comfort food can be healthy. Find out how to make the holidays healthier here.
Comfort food can be healthy. Find out how to make the holidays healthier here.
Top 5 tips for Driving During Wet Fall Months
Timely tips for wet weather driving.
Timely tips for wet weather driving.
5 Ways to Landscape without Going Broke
Tricks and tips on ways to cut costs but enjoy your yard more.
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.
Late fall is a good time to mulch - and protect your outdoor plants. Learn more.
What the Pilgrims Really Ate
The "traditional" Thanksgiving meal is hardly traditional, unless you serve wild turkey, venison, and flint corn.
The "traditional" Thanksgiving meal is hardly traditional, unless you serve wild turkey, venison, and flint corn.
8 Weird but Real Weather Terms
Ever see a Green Flash or Dust Devil? Check out our top picks for weird weather terms.
Ever see a Green Flash or Dust Devil? Check out our top picks for weird weather terms.
Plant for Taste
Looking for something else to grow and eat besides vegetables? Consider adding flowers to your list of potential snacks, or as additions to your salad bowl. Here are a few tips and rules for your health, when it comes to munching on flower blossoms.
Looking for something else to grow and eat besides vegetables? Consider adding flowers to your list of potential snacks, or as additions to your salad bowl. Here are a few tips and rules for your health, when it comes to munching on flower blossoms.
Fun Bugs?!!
Is there such a thing? Fun bugs? Check out some interesting bugs that might make for a fun day of exploration.
Is there such a thing? Fun bugs? Check out some interesting bugs that might make for a fun day of exploration.
Plant a Fall Garden
Make Gardening Season Last Longer Summer is winding down but gardening season can continue into the fall. Find out how.
Make Gardening Season Last Longer Summer is winding down but gardening season can continue into the fall. Find out how.
Top Ten Outdoor Activities for Fall
Ten great reasons to get outside this fall.
Ten great reasons to get outside this fall.
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.
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.
How to Keep Pests out of your Garden, Naturally.
Learn how to naturally discourage deer, slugs, moles, and other pests from visiting your garden.
Learn how to naturally discourage deer, slugs, moles, and other pests from visiting your garden.
Weather Glossary
Ever wonder what an anemometer measures? Or what a dust devil is? Here's a helpful glossary of popular weather terms.
Ever wonder what an anemometer measures? Or what a dust devil is? Here's a helpful glossary of popular weather terms.
Recipes
Blog
Autumn is a Season We Love
October 3, 2005 8:22 AM
October 3, 2005 8:22 AM
Keeping Peter Rabbit Out of the Garden
August 9, 2005 10:19 AM
August 9, 2005 10:19 AM
Indian Summer
September 28, 2007 5:41 AM
September 28, 2007 5:41 AM
Slugs!
June 12, 2007 7:41 AM
June 12, 2007 7:41 AM
Dog Owners Beware of Lethal Cocoa Mulch
April 20, 2006 10:14 AM
April 20, 2006 10:14 AM
What does coffee have to do with the weather?
September 21, 2007 11:26 AM
September 21, 2007 11:26 AM
Winter Weather Observers
September 22, 2008 10:05 AM
September 22, 2008 10:05 AM
Tips for Weeding
June 19, 2007 10:55 AM
June 19, 2007 10:55 AM
Lady Bugs
April 2, 2008 10:39 AM
April 2, 2008 10:39 AM
Planting for the Birds
September 26, 2005 9:07 AM
September 26, 2005 9:07 AM
Indian Summer
October 3, 2006 10:46 AM
October 3, 2006 10:46 AM
The Weather in Idaho
February 8, 2007 12:02 PM
February 8, 2007 12:02 PM
Fall Lawn Care
September 22, 2005 9:03 AM
September 22, 2005 9:03 AM
Where did all the ladybugs come from?
October 20, 2009 1:51 PM
October 20, 2009 1:51 PM
Transitioning Mums From the Pot to Your Garden
October 19, 2005 9:12 AM
October 19, 2005 9:12 AM
Fun Flavors of Fall
October 26, 2009 12:47 PM
October 26, 2009 12:47 PM
Growing Out of Poverty
October 15, 2008 9:39 AM
October 15, 2008 9:39 AM
Harvesting and Drying Herbs
October 4, 2005 9:12 AM
October 4, 2005 9:12 AM
How Could We Forget?
September 23, 2009 4:27 PM
September 23, 2009 4:27 PM
Putting Your Garden to Bed!
December 7, 2005 11:36 AM
December 7, 2005 11:36 AM
Beautiful foliage harder to find this year!
September 21, 2007 4:14 PM
September 21, 2007 4:14 PM
Goosebones and Winter
December 3, 2008 12:44 PM
December 3, 2008 12:44 PM
The Spirit of America
September 28, 2009 3:30 PM
September 28, 2009 3:30 PM
Historical Weather Source
August 16, 2007 2:36 PM
August 16, 2007 2:36 PM
Keeping Warm Economically
December 2, 2005 1:22 AM
December 2, 2005 1:22 AM
Move Over Harvest Moon- Here Comes the Pumpkin Moon
October 1, 2009 10:41 AM
October 1, 2009 10:41 AM
What's in a name?
August 28, 2008 4:32 PM
August 28, 2008 4:32 PM
Planting a Strawberry Pyramid
March 29, 2006 4:30 PM
March 29, 2006 4:30 PM
Planting & Caring for Blueberries in the Home Garden
May 1, 2006 8:33 AM
May 1, 2006 8:33 AM
Healing Power of Marigold
July 29, 2008 2:52 PM
July 29, 2008 2:52 PM
Butterfly Garden
July 19, 2006 7:56 AM
July 19, 2006 7:56 AM
Fresh, Safe & Affordable Food
March 18, 2009 4:56 PM
March 18, 2009 4:56 PM
Summer Mulching Time
July 11, 2006 10:43 AM
July 11, 2006 10:43 AM
Gardening Made easy
March 17, 2009 3:25 PM
March 17, 2009 3:25 PM
Waste Not, Want Not – Trash into Treasure
May 12, 2008 12:05 AM
May 12, 2008 12:05 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,...
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,...
In The 'Nac
What's in the 'Nac -- the Farmers' Almanac that is:Always thrifty, always "green," the Farmers' Almanac is the "go-to" source for resourceful living. It's the only source for amazingly accurate 16 months of weather forecasts that help readers plan for...
What's in the 'Nac -- the Farmers' Almanac that is:Always thrifty, always "green," the Farmers' Almanac is the "go-to" source for resourceful living. It's the only source for amazingly accurate 16 months of weather forecasts that help readers plan for...
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 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...
What’s inside the 2009 Farmers’ Almanac? Take a peek…
Numb’s the Word: Find out where the Farmers’ Almanac is forecasting a “numbing” winter. Learn how cold it will be, how much snow you can expect and where the best spots for winter warmth will be. (Page 114) Natural Cures...
Numb’s the Word: Find out where the Farmers’ Almanac is forecasting a “numbing” winter. Learn how cold it will be, how much snow you can expect and where the best spots for winter warmth will be. (Page 114) Natural Cures...
Full Moon Names and Their Meanings
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 Moon. Their names were applied to the...
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 Moon. Their names were applied to the...
What's inside the 2009 Canadian Farmers' Almanac?
As always, the 2009 Canadian Farmers’ Almanac contains 16 months of our legendary weather predictions for Canada. Don’t be caught off guard—see what’s in store for your hometown for the next winter, spring, and summer ahead.This year’s edition contains hints,...
As always, the 2009 Canadian Farmers’ Almanac contains 16 months of our legendary weather predictions for Canada. Don’t be caught off guard—see what’s in store for your hometown for the next winter, spring, and summer ahead.This year’s edition contains hints,...
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...
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...
Inside the 2010 Farmers' Almanac
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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...
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...
