Why are black cats bad luck?
Esepcialy when they cross your path! Superstitions - they're everywhere. Did you ever wonder where this notion originated?

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

A Colorful Needle Case
Need a convenient place to store your sewing needles? Try making this cute watermelon case. It's easy and practical.

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.

Is Your Love Written in the Stars?
A historical look at astrology. Ever wonder how astronomy and astrology are connected? Learn about how the fate of our ancestors relied on the stars.

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.

Eat More of These Foods
Super foods for a healthier you. Some foods have been known to help prevent some common diseases. Find out which foods you should eat more of.

Cooking with Warming Spices
Learn how to warm yourself up from the inside out by adding these spices to your menu.

Test Your Food Trivia
Strange but true food facts. See how many you know.

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

Toothache
Want temporary relief from an aching tooth?

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

Easy Ways to Compost
Don't throw it away! Compost it! It's better for the environment and for your gardens.

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.

Relief from Dandruff
Getting relief from dandruff can be hard at times. Below are a few home remedies that may help an often embarrassing condition.

How to Pick the Freshest Fruits and Vegetables
Here are some great tips to memorize on ways to choose the freshest fruits and veggies.

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

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

Happy Kwanzaa
Learn what this holiday is all about. Kwanzaa is a week-long celebration that starts on December 26th. Learn more about the origin and traditions of this holiday.

Cooking tips from Grandma Blanche Bianco
Wonder how to deglaze a pan or make bechamel sauce? Grandma Bianco has passed on a few tips for those who may be a bit new to the kitchen.

Save Energy and Money This Winter
Easy to follow tips for a more efficient home.

Olympic Traditions: One World, One Dream
The 2008 Summer Olympic Games begin August 8 in Beijing and will carry on centuries of tradition.

Grandma's Cooking How-to's
If you are experimenting with some new recipes this month, check out these "how-to"s from Grandma Blanche Bianco. She'll teach how to boil pasta, make bechamel sauce and more.

Fresh From the Farmers’ Almanac Kitchen: Recipes From the Garden
Try these great recipes for summer fresh vegetables and herbs.

Favorite Warming Recipes For Winter Meals
Cold outside? Warm up with these flavorful recipes.

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."

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.

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.

Pork-Potato Casserole
A classic recipe for a hearty appetite!

Corn and Potato Soup
This corn and potato chowder uses whole kernel corn. This recipe can be changed by adding crumbled bacon!

Oyster Stew

Celery Salad
A cool, crisp salad adds crunch and contrast to any menu. You can also use dried cranberries and walnuts.

Teriyaki Kabobs
These kabobs are simple to make, and delicious to eat.

Five Bean Salad
This colorful salad blends the flavor and texture of five beans.

Pumpkin Gratin
A great side dish that pairs well with roasted pork loin.

Antipasto
This is the basic appetizer that my family grew up with. It was served on holiday occasions.

Chicken and Fruit Salad
This salad can be varied with the seasons. In summer use your favorite type of fruit!

Blue Cheese Party Ball
This is a wonderful cheese ball. It is very easy to make and simply delicious!

Southwest Seasoning

Roasted Potatoes
Roasted potatoes coated with olive oil and your favorite herbs, are always a crowd pleaser.

Creole Seasoning

Salsa
Its fast, simple, and will make your mouth water!

Peppers Stuffed With Shrimp

Fresh Vegetables in Sour Cream

Black Magic Cake
Spooky dark chocolate cake that's suitable for all your black magic get-togethers.

Texas Caviar (Black-eyed Pea Salad)

Plain and Simple Black-Eyed Peas
Serve these with fresh sliced onions and tomatoes, hot cornbread and butter. A heavenly meal for a Texan, a Southerner or anyone who can enjoy a meal that doesn't necessarily include a big hunk of meat.

Blackberry Pie
There is nothing quite like a blackberry pie warm from the oven.

Lake Eden Arts Festival
Farmers' Almanac TV drops in on the Lake Eden Arts Festival of Black Mountain, North Carolina.

Pure Honey in a 12.6 oz Jar
Tasting a variety of honeys teaches you not only the uniqueness of each honey but also which honey type you love the most. Each honey is pure and delicious. The nectars of the specific flowers determines the color,...

Kaiser the Cow by Gund
Kaiser is a playful cow. He has a white plush body with black ears, feet and tail. He has little horns and pink inside his ears. He is 11" tall.

Pure Honey in a 3 oz Jar
Tasting a variety of honeys teaches you not only the uniqueness of each honey but also which honey type you love the most. Each honey is pure and delicious. The nectars of the specific flowers determines the color,...

Professional Mold Test Kit
A simple do-it-yourself test which indicates the presence of molds within 48 hours. Optional lab analysis is available, which identifies the exact count and type of mold present.The Mold Test Kit utilizes a patented laboratory analytical method for accuracy and...

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.

Incredible Soup Basket
We can't wait for you to get your hands on the goodies inside of this 8 quart Stainless Steel pot. All you need to enjoy good soup is contained in this pot. Includes a Ten Bean Blend, Navy Beans, Black...

Incredible Soup Basket
We can't wait for you to get your hands on the goodies inside of this 8 quart Stainless Steel pot. All you need to enjoy good soup is contained in this pot. Includes a Ten Bean Blend, Navy Beans, Black...

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...

Barometer
Barometric Pressure is a measure of the weight of the air. Different air masses have differing barometric pressures. By monitoring changes in barometric pressure, you are able to track the particular air mass that is affecting your current weather. The...

Garden Gourmet Composter
The Garden Gourmet compost bin holds 11 cubic feet of material and weighs 29 pounds. Parts are easily assembled – no tools – just follow the diagram in the instruction booklet. Finished size is 24" x 24" x 36". It...

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Mold Removal and Didn’t Know Who to Ask
August 5, 2008 3:51 PM

Caterpillars and a Rough Winter
October 2, 2007 12:07 PM

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

Be A Nature Detective
January 17, 2008 11:32 AM

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

Can you predict the weather?
September 3, 2008 1:34 PM

The True Blue Moon
November 27, 2007 4:24 PM

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

Farm Aid 2006 - Dave Matthews and John Mellencamp!
September 30, 2006 8:31 PM

Eat your Collard Greens this New Year's Day
December 29, 2006 4:48 PM

Rose Gardening Tips
May 22, 2006 10:26 AM

Monday Mind Mover
August 21, 2006 11:29 AM

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

Fresh From the Garden Cooking
July 29, 2005 2:48 PM

Butterfly Garden
July 19, 2006 7:56 AM

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

Winter Wild Bird Care
February 22, 2006 8:36 AM

13 Ways to Improve Your Luck this Friday the 13th
June 9, 2008 1:36 AM

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'...