Cold is the Night
When the Stars Shine Bright Is there any truth to this weather lore? And how come the stars seem brighter in colder months?

Flower Arranging Basics
Receive flowers for Valentine's Day? Learn some basics about the best ways to arrange them.

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

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.

Holiday Survival Tips
Instead of letting the holidays send you into a spin, we've pulled together the ultimate survival guide to help eliminate some of the frustrations!

Sore Throat Secrets
From Chamomile tea to Slippery Elm bark, there are many natural ways to ease the discomfort of a sore throat.

What are Latkes?
Here is an old-fashioned dish that is associated with Hanukkah. It is also easy to prepare.

Collard Greens
Want a prosperous new year? Try eating collard greens this New Year’s Day.

Weather Instruments
Here's a quick primer on common weather instruments that may be used to forecast winter temperatures and storms.

Is Social Security Secure?
Social Security is in great peril, and a solution is needed.

What makes Green Tea so special?
You have probably heard or read that green tea is good for you, but you may not know why or how it is.

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

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.

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.

The Lost Art of Doing Nothing
Are afternoons of lying in the grass pondering cloud shapes, evenings of watching sunsets, or mornings of counting snowflakes as they hit the windowpane all but extinct? Will we ever spend another hour or even a minute alone with our own thoughts? What incredible daydreams will never be had because we just simply do not have the time?

What Are Meteors?
Look to the sky! Is it a bird, plane, shooting star or meteor? Learn what a meteor is, why they happen, and when you might be able to view a meteor shower.

How did an Almanac Save Christopher Columbus?!
Christopher Columbus once used an Almanac and an eclipse to save him and his crew. Find out how.

A Gardener's Guide to Frost
How to predict when it's coming and what to do about it It's almost fall. Temperatures begin to cool down, but your gardens still look so nice. How do you know when frost may hit and if it will harm your plants? Learn the signs and precautions you should take.

Pinkeye Tips and Cautions
Pinkeye is a common eye infection. While highly contagious, there are some natural remedies you may want to try.

Test Your Weather Wisdom

What Causes Frost?
And wy can't you see any during the day? Frost ...it's that time of year when it happens. But did you ever wonder what causes frost?

Don't Throw It Away!

Food Poisoning: An Unwanted Holiday Gift
Don't let the festivities of the holidays make you sick. Learn how to naturally treat a mild case of food poisoning.

Recipe for a Merry Christmas
No baking necessary! Inspirational directions for a happy holiday.

Helpful Hints for the Home
Need some organization? How about a tip on ways to deodorize a smelly microwave? These and more are right here.

What are star clusters?
Ever hear of a star cluster? Find out what a star cluster is.

The Magic of Vanilla
Vanilla is a wonderful flavor. It's used in many recipes, but did you know that it also has many other uses?

Dry Skin? Reach for a Potato!
Lean how every day kitchen ingredients can help heal dry skin.

Does the Moon Glow?
Learn how and why we can see the moon in the dark night sky.

Have you Exercised your Senses Lately
Tune into life's simple pleasures by exercising your senses. Learn how here.

What is Earth Day?
April 22 is Earth Day. Ever wonder how and why Earth Day became a holiday of sorts?

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.

Should you make indoor or outdoor plans for Memorial Day?
And what about the 4th of July? Farmers’ Almanac predicts a “Fairly” good weather weekend for Memorial Day.

What is heat lightning?
Heat lightning is common during the summer months. Learn what causes it and why you can see it.

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.

Wonderful Watermelon
Alternative ways to eat this sweet treat. Summer's fruit has to be watermelon. Here are some tasty and unusual watermelon recipes worth a try.

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.

Cherry Cream Tarts

Sweet and Sour Pot Roast
This sweet and sour pot roast is flavored with onions, vinegar, brown sugar, and other seasonings.

Shepherd's Pie
This simple recipe can be made with ground beef or Sunday's left-over roast.

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

Shrimp Creole

Natural Cures: Acne
Learn how to clear up acne the natural way.

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Save our Bees
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Farm Aid 2006 - Neil Young
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Curing the common cold
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13 Ways to Improve Your Luck this Friday the 13th
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Energy saving tips from Sustainable Enterprises
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Dove Hunting with Grandma
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What is the UV Index
UV Index: What is it? The UV Index is a next day forecast of the amount of skin damaging UV radiation expected to reach the earth's surface...

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...

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...