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The Classic Bruise
Black and Blue? Learn why bruises occur and what some natural and easy ways help prevent or minimize bruising.
Black and Blue? Learn why bruises occur and what some natural and easy ways help prevent or minimize bruising.
What is a Blue Moon?
Ever wonder what a Blue Moon is?
Ever wonder what a Blue Moon is?
Why are black cats bad luck?
Esepcialy when they cross your path! Superstitions - they're everywhere. Did you ever wonder where this notion originated?
Esepcialy when they cross your path! Superstitions - they're everywhere. Did you ever wonder where this notion originated?
Halloween Superstitions and Symbols
If you see a blue light, is a ghost near? Why shouldn't you talk on Halloween? How did Jack O'Lanterns originate?
If you see a blue light, is a ghost near? Why shouldn't you talk on Halloween? How did Jack O'Lanterns originate?
Hungry? Think Blue!
July is National Blueberry Month. July is the best time to eat more blueberries. They're healthy, patriotic, and tasty!
July is National Blueberry Month. July is the best time to eat more blueberries. They're healthy, patriotic, and tasty!
A Full PINK Moon?!
You've heard of a "blue" moon but what is a "pink" moon?
You've heard of a "blue" moon but what is a "pink" moon?
Don't Become Blue: Easy Tips for Growing Blueberries
10 tips for growing blueberries
10 tips for growing blueberries
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.
Homemade Air Freshener Can Freshen up the Holidays
Here is an easy-to-make air freshener that's also a perfect homemade gift.
Here is an easy-to-make air freshener that's also a perfect homemade gift.
Top 10 reasons to cut your own tree
Want to gather the family and cut down your own tree?
Want to gather the family and cut down your own tree?
Are Winter Blues Real?
The truth about Seasonal Affected Disorder Is there really something to the "Holiday Blues"?
The truth about Seasonal Affected Disorder Is there really something to the "Holiday Blues"?
Credit Card Blues
Before you skip a monthly payment or shop around for a new credit card, you may want to take this advice to heart.
Before you skip a monthly payment or shop around for a new credit card, you may want to take this advice to heart.
The Legends and Lore of Valentine's Day
Ever wondered how the Valentines Day tradition started?
Ever wondered how the Valentines Day tradition started?
A Sugar Lesson for Sweet Cooking
Before you whip up that special dessert, keep in mind that granulated white sugar differs in size, as well as use in the kitchen.
Before you whip up that special dessert, keep in mind that granulated white sugar differs in size, as well as use in the kitchen.
A Colorful Needle Case
Need a convenient place to store your sewing needles? Try making this cute watermelon case. It's easy and practical.
Need a convenient place to store your sewing needles? Try making this cute watermelon case. It's easy and practical.
Got Dandruff? Grab a lime!
Natural ways to moisturize your scalp. Getting relief from dandruff can be hard at times. Below are a few home remedies that may help an often embarrassing condition.
Natural ways to moisturize your scalp. Getting relief from dandruff can be hard at times. Below are a few home remedies that may help an often embarrassing condition.
Bursitis
Symptoms can vary from an ache and stiffness in the local area of the joint, to a burning that surrounds the whole joint around the inflamed bursa.
Symptoms can vary from an ache and stiffness in the local area of the joint, to a burning that surrounds the whole joint around the inflamed bursa.
What is a Bone Spur?
The bone spur problem can be extremely painful and my appear in any location in the body.
The bone spur problem can be extremely painful and my appear in any location in the body.
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.
What is a Shamrock?
The shamrock is more than a symbol of luck, it has vast religious and historical meaning to St. Patrick and his followers.
The shamrock is more than a symbol of luck, it has vast religious and historical meaning to St. Patrick and his followers.
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.
Sick of waiting on the repair man? So are we! Demand the good service that you deserve.
Farmers' Almanac Readers Name Apple Pie as our National Dessert
There are many symbols we use to help represent the US and what we stand for. But what about dessert? In 2001, we asked this very question.
There are many symbols we use to help represent the US and what we stand for. But what about dessert? In 2001, we asked this very question.
A Red and Green Star?!
Is it possible that a star could appear red or green in color?
Is it possible that a star could appear red or green in color?
Sick of Winter?
Warm up your home décor. Find out how to warm up your winter blues with some easy home decorating tips.
Warm up your home décor. Find out how to warm up your winter blues with some easy home decorating tips.
5 Easy Ways to Add Some SPRING to Your February
Spring fever taking over? Here are five easy ways to help make spring seem a little closer.
Spring fever taking over? Here are five easy ways to help make spring seem a little closer.
Make Your Own Valentine Candy
Candied Cherries Looking for something sweet for your sweetie? Check out this homemade, easy treat.
Candied Cherries Looking for something sweet for your sweetie? Check out this homemade, easy treat.
Easter Candy Everywhere
Did the Easter Bunny leave lots of goodies in baskets? Check out some sweet statistics on Easter candy.
Did the Easter Bunny leave lots of goodies in baskets? Check out some sweet statistics on Easter candy.
5 Ways You May Be Inadvertently Hurting the Earth
Find out if your everyday actions may be hurting the earth.
Find out if your everyday actions may be hurting the earth.
Why a birthday cake? Why candles?
Birthday traditions revealed. Learn the history behind birthday parties as well as where some birthday traditions come from.
Birthday traditions revealed. Learn the history behind birthday parties as well as where some birthday traditions come from.
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.
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.
Test Your Food Trivia
Strange but true food facts. See how many you know.
Strange but true food facts. See how many you know.
The BEES of War
Did you know that bees were once used as weapons in many wars?
Did you know that bees were once used as weapons in many wars?
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.
"One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." Read first-hand accounts of this famous trip to the moon.
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.
Scare Away Tooth Decay
Halloween doesn't have to be a dental nightmare. Follow these tips to keep your children smiling.
Halloween doesn't have to be a dental nightmare. Follow these tips to keep your children smiling.
Sensational Super Bowl Soups and Sandwiches
Football fans will cheer when you serve these great soups and sandwiches.
Football fans will cheer when you serve these great soups and sandwiches.
Top Ten Reasons TO Wish Winter Away
Spring officially arrives on March 20, 2009. Many of us hope it comes sooner. Find out why here.
Spring officially arrives on March 20, 2009. Many of us hope it comes sooner. Find out why here.
DO Try This At Home
Useful Household Hints Burnt popcorn? Scuff marks? Dusting shortcuts? Check out some top tips from the Farmers' Almanac.
Useful Household Hints Burnt popcorn? Scuff marks? Dusting shortcuts? Check out some top tips from the Farmers' Almanac.
Dandelion: Friend or Foe?
Are dandelions taking over your lawn? Instead of spraying them, maybe you should pick them.
Are dandelions taking over your lawn? Instead of spraying them, maybe you should pick them.
Remembering the Perfect Storm
The Halloween Nor'easter of 1991 has been immortalized in print and on film. But what made this storm so "perfect"?
The Halloween Nor'easter of 1991 has been immortalized in print and on film. But what made this storm so "perfect"?
Some Germs are Good for You
The Real Dirt On Germs Everyone knows germs are bad right? Not so fast. Research is showing that antibacterial products could be making us more vulnerable to health problems.
The Real Dirt On Germs Everyone knows germs are bad right? Not so fast. Research is showing that antibacterial products could be making us more vulnerable to health problems.
Wedding Traditions…Where Did They Come From?
If you're planning a winter wedding, you may want to read up on a few of these traditons.
If you're planning a winter wedding, you may want to read up on a few of these traditons.
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.
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.
Test Your Weather Wisdom
A fun quiz for the weather expert in all of us.
A fun quiz for the weather expert in all of us.
Tips to Relieve Heartburn and Indigestion Naturally
The holidays for eating is here. Here are some natural ways to help you avoid overeating and possible heartburn.
The holidays for eating is here. Here are some natural ways to help you avoid overeating and possible heartburn.
Why Do Graduates Wear Robes?
It's graduation season! Check out the colorful history and reason for wearing robes during ceremonies.
It's graduation season! Check out the colorful history and reason for wearing robes during ceremonies.
Frosty Weather may Lead to Frostbite
Find out how to prevent frozen skin. Do you know the difference between frostnip and frostbite?
Find out how to prevent frozen skin. Do you know the difference between frostnip and frostbite?
Grow Your Own Bouquets
Learn how to grow your own flowers for beautiful bouquets.
Learn how to grow your own flowers for beautiful bouquets.
How to Start a Flower Garden
Add Beauty to Your Life by Growing Flowers- An Easy-to-Follow Plan for Starting a Flower Garden.
Add Beauty to Your Life by Growing Flowers- An Easy-to-Follow Plan for Starting a Flower Garden.
Do You Know These Fishy Facts?
Fun yet fishy trivia for all.
Fun yet fishy trivia for all.
Ring Around the Moon
Wondering what causes a lunar halo? Here's the answer.
Wondering what causes a lunar halo? Here's the answer.
How long does a star last in outer space?
Does it ever explode? Ever wonder how old a star is? Or if it ever explodes? Read on for the answers and more star-filled information.
Does it ever explode? Ever wonder how old a star is? Or if it ever explodes? Read on for the answers and more star-filled information.
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.
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.
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.
Celebrating Easter Nature's Way
Making natural dye colors out of fruits, vegetables, and other everyday items you can find in your home or garden is both easy and fun.
Making natural dye colors out of fruits, vegetables, and other everyday items you can find in your home or garden is both easy and fun.
Olympic Traditions: One World, One Dream
The 2008 Summer Olympic Games begin August 8 in Beijing and will carry on centuries of tradition.
The 2008 Summer Olympic Games begin August 8 in Beijing and will carry on centuries of tradition.
Top Five Foods For Picnics and Cookouts
(And Some Tasty Recipes!) Cook up some fantastic foods this Memorial Day. Check out our favorites here.
(And Some Tasty Recipes!) Cook up some fantastic foods this Memorial Day. Check out our favorites here.
How to Plant a Flower Garden
Easy to follow stpes for beginners. Flowers add color, beauty, and cheer to yards and landscapes everywhere. Here are some good tips on how to get started.
Easy to follow stpes for beginners. Flowers add color, beauty, and cheer to yards and landscapes everywhere. Here are some good tips on how to get started.
Eat Your Colors!
Eating a rainbow of colors can improve your health.
Eating a rainbow of colors can improve your health.
The Powers of Vinegar
Running out of household ideas that are simple and inexpensive to do? Try opening your closet and digging out that bottle of vinegar.
Running out of household ideas that are simple and inexpensive to do? Try opening your closet and digging out that bottle of vinegar.
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.
First published in the 1896 Farmers' Almanac Although times have changed, kissing hasn't. Here is some timeless advice from the 1896 Farmers' Almanac.
Grizzly Bears in the White House?
Unusual presidential trivia you may not have heard. Ever wonder what goes on behind the White House walls? Check out some fun and interesting trivia about this very historical home.
Unusual presidential trivia you may not have heard. Ever wonder what goes on behind the White House walls? Check out some fun and interesting trivia about this very historical home.
Thanksgiving Forecast: Soup May be a Hit.
Farmers’ Almanac Predicts Cold Conditions for Turkey Day It's November. Cold weather is expected. Check out what the Farmers' Almanac is predicting in your area.
Farmers’ Almanac Predicts Cold Conditions for Turkey Day It's November. Cold weather is expected. Check out what the Farmers' Almanac is predicting in your area.
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.
Ever try floating a pumpkin? How about floating in a pumpkin? Check out this creative and timely pumpkin paddling race.
What to Eat For New Year’s Good Luck
What you eat January 1 could determine the success of your new year.
What you eat January 1 could determine the success of your new year.
The Katrina Cottage: Frequently Asked Questions
Learn about this innovative solution to the Gulf Region's housing crisis in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.
Learn about this innovative solution to the Gulf Region's housing crisis in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.
Persimmon Seeds Widen the Lead: Cold Winter Predicted to Win
The race is on! Which will it be - a cold or mild winter?
The race is on! Which will it be - a cold or mild winter?
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.
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.
Do the signs point to harsh winter?
Is nature sending us cues about the winter ahead? Find out here.
Is nature sending us cues about the winter ahead? Find out here.
Cooking with Warming Spices
Learn how to warm yourself up from the inside out by adding these spices to your menu.
Learn how to warm yourself up from the inside out by adding these spices to your menu.
Lightning Kills, Play it Safe
Lightning is a very dangerous weather occurrence that isn't taken seriously. Here's how to avoid the threat of being struck by lightning.
Lightning is a very dangerous weather occurrence that isn't taken seriously. Here's how to avoid the threat of being struck by lightning.
Timely Tips About Ticks
Tick season is upon us! Find out what you should do if you find a tick on you.
Tick season is upon us! Find out what you should do if you find a tick on you.
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.
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.
Happy New Year… Don't Cut Your Hair!
Find out the superstitious dos and don'ts for the Chinese New Year.
Find out the superstitious dos and don'ts for the Chinese New Year.
Toothache
Want temporary relief from an aching tooth?
Want temporary relief from an aching tooth?
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.
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.
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.
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!
Natural Sources for Essential Vitamins and Minerals
Looking to eat healthier? Find out which foods provide the vitamins and minerals you need.
Looking to eat healthier? Find out which foods provide the vitamins and minerals you need.
When Life Gives You Lemons ...
Try These Tasty Lemonade Recipes! Summer time drink recipes to quench your thirst.
Try These Tasty Lemonade Recipes! Summer time drink recipes to quench your thirst.
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.
Thanksgiving Traditions to Treasure
Meaningful traditions you can incorporate into to your family's Thanksgiving celebration.
Meaningful traditions you can incorporate into to your family's Thanksgiving celebration.
How to Pick the Freshest Fruits and Vegetables
Here are some great tips to memorize on ways to choose the freshest fruits and veggies.
Here are some great tips to memorize on ways to choose the freshest fruits and veggies.
Poll Results: Pizza Wins by a Landslide!
You cast your votes, and pizza takes the title of favorite all-American dinner.
You cast your votes, and pizza takes the title of favorite all-American dinner.
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.
All You Need to Know About Hiccups
Hiccups, we all have them. They're embarrassing, annoying, and funny, but what's the deal, why do we have them?
Hiccups, we all have them. They're embarrassing, annoying, and funny, but what's the deal, why do we have them?
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.
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.
Favorite Fall Recipes
It's time to cook with pumpkins, squash, apples and more! Check out these tasty recipes.
It's time to cook with pumpkins, squash, apples and more! Check out these tasty recipes.
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.
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.
Touchdown! Winning Appetizers for the Big Game
Please any football fan with these great appetizers.
Please any football fan with these great appetizers.
10 Must-Stock Items for Your Kitchen
Save time and money by keeping these items in your kitchen cabinets.
Save time and money by keeping these items in your kitchen cabinets.
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.
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.
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.
Fresh From the Farmers’ Almanac Kitchen: Recipes From the Garden
Try these great recipes for summer fresh vegetables and herbs.
Try these great recipes for summer fresh vegetables and herbs.
Five Favorite Winter Warming Recipes
Cold outside? Warm up with these flavorful recipes.
Cold outside? Warm up with these flavorful recipes.
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.
Columbus's Legacy: I'm Lost!
Sometimes the best discoveries are unintended. Sometimes the best discoveries are unintended.
Sometimes the best discoveries are unintended. Sometimes the best discoveries are unintended.
Game Day: Top 10 Picks For Healthy Snacking
Want ideas for healthy, low-calorie snacks for the game? Look no further.
Want ideas for healthy, low-calorie snacks for the game? Look no further.
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.
Recipes
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.
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.
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.
Corn and Potato Soup
This corn and potato chowder uses whole kernel corn. This recipe can be changed by adding crumbled bacon!
This corn and potato chowder uses whole kernel corn. This recipe can be changed by adding crumbled bacon!
Celery Salad
A cool, crisp salad adds crunch and contrast to any menu. You can also use dried cranberries and walnuts.
A cool, crisp salad adds crunch and contrast to any menu. You can also use dried cranberries and walnuts.
Antipasto
This is the basic appetizer that my family grew up with. It was served on holiday occasions.
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!
This salad can be varied with the seasons. In summer use your favorite type of fruit!
Roasted Potatoes
Roasted potatoes coated with olive oil and your favorite herbs, are always a crowd pleaser.
Roasted potatoes coated with olive oil and your favorite herbs, are always a crowd pleaser.
Brunswick Stew
The aromatic signals that broadcast from a slow simmering Brunswick stew brings everyone into the kitchen anxious for a taste.
The aromatic signals that broadcast from a slow simmering Brunswick stew brings everyone into the kitchen anxious for a taste.
Polenta
Polenta is just cornmeal. It was something my mother made often. She made it instead of potatoes, and it was incredibly delicious. It is a dish that was quite common in Florence, her native region of Italy.
Polenta is just cornmeal. It was something my mother made often. She made it instead of potatoes, and it was incredibly delicious. It is a dish that was quite common in Florence, her native region of Italy.
Candied Yams
Candied sweet potatoes are especially good with roasted turkey, and this recipe is extra good.
Candied sweet potatoes are especially good with roasted turkey, and this recipe is extra good.
Blue Cheese Party Ball
This is a wonderful cheese ball. It is very easy to make and simply delicious!
This is a wonderful cheese ball. It is very easy to make and simply delicious!
Hot Cakes A La Henry
Cook over low to medium heat for two minutes, or until hotcakes have golden undersides.
Cook over low to medium heat for two minutes, or until hotcakes have golden undersides.
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.
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.
New England Clam Chowder
Scrumptious fresh clams, hearty potatoes and creamery butter, this classic may sweep your taste buds out to sea.
Scrumptious fresh clams, hearty potatoes and creamery butter, this classic may sweep your taste buds out to sea.
Orange Cake
I am not much of a dessert eater, but this is one of my favorites to make and to bring to someone as a gift.
I am not much of a dessert eater, but this is one of my favorites to make and to bring to someone as a gift.
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Blog
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Putting Your Garden to Bed!
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Do you have Wild Neighbors?
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Full Cold Moon
December 11, 2008 6:45 PM
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Father’s Day and June Wedding Traditions
June 8, 2007 12:05 PM
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The Great Debate
September 26, 2008 2:39 PM
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Winter Weather Observers
September 22, 2008 10:05 AM
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Caterpillars and a Rough Winter
October 2, 2007 12:07 PM
October 2, 2007 12:07 PM
Winter Weather Indicators
November 13, 2008 1:08 PM
November 13, 2008 1:08 PM
Farm Aid 2006 - Dave Matthews and John Mellencamp!
September 30, 2006 8:31 PM
September 30, 2006 8:31 PM
Winter Wild Bird Care
February 22, 2006 8:36 AM
February 22, 2006 8:36 AM
Answering E-Mails
October 28, 2008 10:57 AM
October 28, 2008 10:57 AM
Weather by Caterpillar
September 8, 2008 9:53 PM
September 8, 2008 9:53 PM
Flag Flying Trivia
June 12, 2009 12:53 PM
June 12, 2009 12:53 PM
Full Moon Contest
September 25, 2009 9:12 AM
September 25, 2009 9:12 AM
Giant Pumpkin Regatta
October 9, 2007 11:56 AM
October 9, 2007 11:56 AM
“Attention All Passengers: It’s the Weather”
February 26, 2007 3:33 AM
February 26, 2007 3:33 AM
Eat your Collard Greens this New Year’s Day
December 29, 2006 4:48 PM
December 29, 2006 4:48 PM
Fancy Salads and Sneaking Zucchinis
June 24, 2009 4:36 PM
June 24, 2009 4:36 PM
The National Show
April 12, 2006 8:58 PM
April 12, 2006 8:58 PM
For the Birds
May 5, 2009 11:21 AM
May 5, 2009 11:21 AM
Rose Gardening Tips
May 22, 2006 10:26 AM
May 22, 2006 10:26 AM
Halt the Holiday Hustle
November 26, 2007 10:44 AM
November 26, 2007 10:44 AM
Monday Mind Mover
August 21, 2006 11:29 AM
August 21, 2006 11:29 AM
Winter Officially Arrives Saturday
December 18, 2007 4:04 PM
December 18, 2007 4:04 PM
Goosebones and Winter
December 3, 2008 12:44 PM
December 3, 2008 12:44 PM
A Brides Best Friend
September 25, 2008 9:33 AM
September 25, 2008 9:33 AM
Shoo Deer! You bother me!
June 16, 2008 11:41 AM
June 16, 2008 11:41 AM
Best Weather Cities - A Dispute
August 3, 2009 9:09 AM
August 3, 2009 9:09 AM
Cold - Snow - Hail and it’s not winter yet!
October 30, 2008 12:52 PM
October 30, 2008 12:52 PM
Farm Aid 2006 - Willie Nelson
September 30, 2006 11:09 PM
September 30, 2006 11:09 PM
Fresh From the Garden Cooking
July 29, 2005 2:48 PM
July 29, 2005 2:48 PM
Friday The 13th
February 13, 2009 11:08 AM
February 13, 2009 11:08 AM
Stop The Traffic! Frogs are Crossing!
February 19, 2008 2:46 PM
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Good Weeding
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What is a "Blue Moon"?
For more than half a century, whenever two full Moons appeared in a single month (which happens on average every 2 1/2 to 3 years), the second has been christened a "Blue Moon." In our lexicon, we describe an unusual...
For more than half a century, whenever two full Moons appeared in a single month (which happens on average every 2 1/2 to 3 years), the second has been christened a "Blue Moon." In our lexicon, we describe an unusual...
Dates and Times of Full Moons
Here are the dates, names, and times (EDT) of upcoming full moons from the Farmers' Almanac. Have you ever wondered why full Moons were given these names? Click here and get the fascinating facts! Remember, the Farmers' Almanac also has...
Here are the dates, names, and times (EDT) of upcoming full moons from the Farmers' Almanac. Have you ever wondered why full Moons were given these names? Click here and get the fascinating facts! Remember, the Farmers' Almanac also has...
About UV
The sun radiates energy over a broad spectrum of wavelengths. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation, which has a shorter wavelength than either visible blue ...
The sun radiates energy over a broad spectrum of wavelengths. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation, which has a shorter wavelength than either visible blue ...
The 2010 Farmers' Almanac Promotional Edition
Whether you want to thank your customers, wish them happy holidays, or entice them to visit to a new location, the Farmers’ Almanac is the marketing vehicle for you. Our promotional version of the Farmers’ Almanac...
Whether you want to thank your customers, wish them happy holidays, or entice them to visit to a new location, the Farmers’ Almanac is the marketing vehicle for you. Our promotional version of the Farmers’ Almanac...
Farmers' Almanac Timeline
1818 – The first edition of Farmers’ Almanac is printed by editor David Young, Philom., and publisher Jacob Mann, in Morristown, N.J. 1852 – David Young dies. Astronomer Samuel Hart Wright succeeds him as editor. 1875...
1818 – The first edition of Farmers’ Almanac is printed by editor David Young, Philom., and publisher Jacob Mann, in Morristown, N.J. 1852 – David Young dies. Astronomer Samuel Hart Wright succeeds him as editor. 1875...
An Interview With Ken Burns (from the 2010 Farmers' Almanac)
For three decades, documentary filmmaker Ken Burns has been exploring the people, places, and events that comprise the fabric of America. Whether a bridge over the East River in New York, a five-year war between the states, or the transformative...
For three decades, documentary filmmaker Ken Burns has been exploring the people, places, and events that comprise the fabric of America. Whether a bridge over the East River in New York, a five-year war between the states, or the transformative...
