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 the Heck is a Broccoflower?
Not quite broccoli, and not quite cauliflower, this unusual vegetable provides an exciting change of pace.

Move Over Daylight – Here Comes Standard Time
It's time to change the clocks.

How do the seasons change?
Fall is here! Ever wonder why we have seasons? Learn more here.

Climate Change: Does it affect the Farmers’ Almanac Forecast?
Find out what the Farmers' Almanac weather prognosticator has to say about the secret weather formula.

Think times have changed? Check this out.
Children complaining about strict rules? Check out these strict guidelines from the 1960s!

Does Solar Wind Affect the Weather?
With global warming being discussed as a major climate and weather altering catalyst, some experts are also looking at solar wind. What is solar wind and can it affect the weather?

Never Sneeze into Your Hand
Tips to Fend Off Germs Naturally Learn 10 tips to help get rid of germs that may cause illness.

Simple Cures for Mild Constipation
Self-treatment of constipation with over–the–counter (OTC) laxatives is by far the most common aid.

4 Ways to Make Winter More Fun
Cabin fever taking over your home? Check out out top 4 ways to make winter more fun.

Frosty but Dry Fall Forecast
Perfect for leaf peepers. Fall is here. Find out what the Farmers' Almanac's autumn forecast is.

How are Hurricanes Named?
Katrina, Wilma, Ernesto... Who comes up with these hurricane names?

PhilosoFacts
Don't be afraid to go out on a limb. That's where the fruit is.

Do Tornadoes Travel Counter Clockwise?
10 facts about tornadoes that you should know.

Is It True That Cows Lie Down When It's About To Rain?
Ever wonder if cows can foretell the weather? Some believe that if cows are lying down rain is on its way. Is this a good method of predicting rain?

How Much Daylight are We Really Saving?!

Cataracts
A cataract starts out small, and at first has little effect on your vision. Advances in medicine have made cataracts much less worrisome.

When will it Snow?
And other timely tips.

8 Wonderful Gifts That Don't Cost A Cent
Is holiday shopping hurting your wallet? Remember, it's the thought that counts. Check out our top 8 meaningful and FREE gift ideas.

Summer Weather Update
Will it ever warm up and dry out? Summer is here but many are wondering why this spring has been so cool and wet.

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

Saturday: The Trick to Making Halloween a Real Treat
Why the Farmers' Almanac thinks Saturday is the perfect day for Halloween.

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.

Don't Throw Out the Egg Carton
It Can Be Recycled For Many Household Uses Egg cartons make it easy to sort, organize and house screws and bolts. They have many other uses too.

Fall Checklist: Are you ready?
Timely tips for inside and out. Fall is here! Here's a useful checklist for inside and outside chores that should be done before the cooler weather hits full force.

What's On Tap for This Summer?
Will the summer of 2009 be a scorcher?

Why Vote on a Tuesday?
What's wrong with Sunday? Ever wonder why we head to the polls on a Tuesday in November?

Leading The Way In Improving Ozone Protection
Ozone (O3) is a highly reactive gas composed of three oxygen atoms. Depending on where it is in the atmosphere, ozone affects life on Earth in either good or bad ways.

Easy Yet Important Ways to Save Money
From the Farmers’ Almanac Check out some of our timely tips on ways to cut costs.

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.

When hayfever attacks
Try eating yogurt daily Fall is ragweed pollen season. You can reduce hay fever attacks by eating yogurt and bananas, as well as following these other simple tips.

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.

Memorable Thanksgiving Weather
The first Thanksgiving in Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1621 was blessed with pleasant weather. But since then, other Thanksgiving holidays have not always enjoyed such fair conditions.

7 Easy Ways to Make Your Roses Last Longer
Find out how to keep your flowers blooming longer.

Flatulence
You can stop suffering in silence by learning the cause and making changes in your diet.

10 Ways to Keep More Money in Your Pocket
Thrifty Thinknig Is your wallet feeling the economic crunch? Find out how you can hang on to those dollars.

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

10 Common Sense Ways to Communicate Better
All of us communicate constantly throughout a day. But do we do it well? Find out here.

Tornado Survival Tips
First appearing in the 2005 Farmers' Almanac What to do before and during

Fair Trade Gives People a Fair Chance
Find out how your shopping habits can help someone in a developing country.

Are Winter Blues Real?
The truth about Seasonal Affected Disorder Is there really something to the "Holiday Blues"?

8 Fun Ways to Hook Kids on Fishing
Fishing season is here. Take the kids and instill in them a love for the outdoors. Here are some tips on ways to get started.

Top 5 tips for Driving During Wet Fall Months
Timely tips for wet weather driving.

Test Your Weather Wisdom
A fun quiz for the weather expert in all of us.

How to cut your dependency on convenience items.
Reduce your dependency on "must-have" convenience items.

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?

Top 5 Must Read Winter Weather Driving Tips
Winter weather is coming! Be prepared before you hit the roads. Check out these must read tips.

5 Budget-Friendly Picks for Summer Getaways
5 top picks for fun but inexpensive summer getaways.

Did the Calendar Manufacturers Make a Mistake?
Why does February have 29 days this year? Ever wonder "why" we have leap day every four years?

Natural Ways to Keep Bugs Away!
Summer is such a wonderful time, but those mosquitoes can really be a pain. Learn how to naturally keep them away.

Best Days for Leaf Peeping
Find out peak dates to see fall foliage in your area.

Hurricane Preparedness: Is Your Pet Safe?
How to protect your pets from the unexpected. Hurricane season is here and will peak on September 10th. Here are ways you can help keep your pet safe in case of a weather disaster.

Wild Weather Forecasters
Lean how animals can predict the weather. Did you know a cricket can tell you the temperature?

How to get the most out of Yard Sales
It's yard/garage sale season. Lean how to find the best bargains.

Where Have all the Hurricanes Gone?
It's hurricane season but it's been quiet. Is this a good sign of what's to come?

Top Ten Outdoor Activities for Fall
Ten great reasons to get outside this fall.

How to Create a Year of Wellness
Follow these month by month steps to a successfully healthy year.

Starting Seeds Indoors
If you're anxious to get outside in the garden, but the temperatures are still too cold, why not go ahead and start seeds indoors?

Fun with Fermentation
Fermenting food is a healthy, and tasty, way to preserve the fall harvest.

How to Keep Pests out of your Garden, Naturally.
Learn how to naturally discourage deer, slugs, moles, and other pests from visiting your garden.

Succotash
This classic side dish of lima beans, corn kernels, and sweet peppers can be modernized with additional vegetables.

Kelle Carter's Sugar Pumpkin Pie
Small Sugar Pumpkin is an heirloom pumpkin dating back to the 1800's. Dependable and easy to grow, it boasts high quality, stringless, thick, sweet flesh that is great for making pies. Organic seeds are available from Seeds of Change at www.seedsofchange.com.

Ever Wonder Why April 15 is Tax Day?
April 13, 2009 9:07 AM

Fighting Germs and Winter Illnesses
January 6, 2006 2:03 PM

Where’s Winter?
December 15, 2006 9:22 AM

The Weird Winter of 2006 Continues…
December 28, 2006 10:32 AM

Home Remedies for Canker Sores and Fever Blisters
September 2, 2005 8:40 AM

Have it your way.
September 30, 2008 4:01 PM

Halloween Debriefing - Election Day
November 3, 2008 5:21 PM

Fall Lawn Care
September 22, 2005 9:03 AM

May Changes Everything
May 14, 2008 2:19 PM

Should We Tinker With Thanksgiving Day??
November 26, 2008 2:07 PM

Daylight Saving Time Question
October 1, 2007 10:29 AM

Does the warm winter really mean something?
January 8, 2007 11:02 AM

Dark Enough Mornings For You?
October 27, 2009 8:13 AM

Beautiful foliage harder to find this year!
September 21, 2007 4:14 PM

D-Day, Bee Stingers, and Fresh-Cut Flowers
June 6, 2007 5:23 AM

October Snow: Trick or Treat?
October 29, 2008 3:34 PM

Get Organized on a Budget
October 2, 2005 10:22 PM

What does coffee have to do with the weather?
September 21, 2007 11:26 AM

Fact or Myth? The truth about snails.
June 22, 2006 3:37 PM

Cut Flower Care
February 15, 2006 1:47 PM

Maps for Foliage
September 10, 2008 4:51 PM

Where is the Winter Weather?
October 22, 2007 11:17 AM

North Star
November 8, 2007 10:54 AM

Cooking With Zests of Citrus
December 26, 2005 2:16 PM

Walter Cronkite - That's The Way It Is!
July 20, 2009 12:38 PM

Living Life Better
June 25, 2008 2:03 PM

Tornado Survival Tips
May 6, 2008 10:07 PM

25 Random Things
February 17, 2009 1:47 PM

Winter Weather Observers
September 22, 2008 10:05 AM

Cold, Snow, Martin Luther King Day and More
January 19, 2009 8:29 AM

Earth Day
April 22, 2009 10:43 AM

Why Vote on a Tuesday
October 30, 2009 3:40 PM

Dollar Coin Vs. The Dollar Bill - A Controversy?
October 26, 2008 12:34 PM

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

The SECRET is OUT!
August 27, 2007 9:20 AM

Waste Not, Want Not – Trash into Treasure
May 12, 2008 12:05 AM

Keeping Mosquitoes at Bay
July 14, 2006 11:56 AM

Bring Your Daughter to the Farm Day
May 27, 2009 9:39 AM

Move Thanksgiving?!
November 20, 2007 5:53 PM

Does that come in Green? Greener Home Improvement Tips
August 21, 2008 9:48 AM

Making Your Holiday Season Merry
December 1, 2008 12:08 PM

How are Hurricanes Named?
Since 1953, Atlantic tropical storms have been named from lists originated by the National Hurricane Center and now maintained and updated by an international committee of the World Meteorological Organization. The lists featured only women’s names until 1979. After that,...

How does the Farmers' Almanac Predict the Weather?
Farmers’ Almanac long-range weather forecasts are calculated by Caleb Weatherbee who uses a proprietary formula developed by Farmers' Almanac founder David Young. This formula considers many factors, such as sunspots, moon phases, and other astronomical and atmospheric factors and conditions....

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The Farmers' Almanac respects your rights to privacy and recognizes your choice not to have personal information shared with others without notification. When you enter our Web site and browse through our pages, you do not reveal your identity to...

Farmers' Almanac History
Founded in 1818, the Farmers’ Almanac’s timeless appeal has spanned three centuries, offering readers a trademark blend of long-range weather predictions, humor, fun facts, and valuable advice on gardening, cooking, fishing, conservation, and much more. The Farmers’...