Spring Ahead!
DST starts soon! Don't forget - Daylight Saving Time starts early this year.

An Early St. Patrick's Day!
St. Patrick's Day is usually celebrated on the 17th of March, but not this year.

A Night Time Show
Early June is a great time to star gaze at night. Find out what you might be able to see in the night sky.

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 Easter You Will See In Your Lifetime
Unless you are 95 or over. Easter is on March 23rd this year, one of th earliest dates in can occur. But why?

June Weather Lore and More!
If June is wet, will September be dry? Check out some fun weather lore sayings we found about the 6th month of the year.

Persimmon Seeds Widen the Lead: Cold Winter Predicted to Win
The race is on! Which will it be - a cold or mild winter?

Oh My! Shoefly Pie
How did these pies get their name? The most logical explanation seems to be that the sweet ingredients attracted flies when the pies were cooling. The cooks had to "shoo" the flies away, hence the name shoofly pie.

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.

Fall Garden Cleanup Checklist
Here’s a basic checklist to use as you put your gardens to bed for the year.

Can Acorns Predict a Rough Winter?
Natural Signs of a Bad Winter

Where to Hit the Slopes in 2008/09
Like to ski? Check out where the Farmers' Almanac is predicting a great ski season.

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

Beat the Heat: Must Know Tips
Prevent Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke The temperature is rising! Be prepared! Here are some useful tips and natural ways to avoid heat-related health issues.

Groundhog vs. Farmers' Almanac:
Will the groundhog agree with the Almanac's preditions? Groundhog Day comes at a time when many are sick of the cold, snowy temperatures. What does the Farmers' Almanac forecast for Groundhog Day and beyond?

What is "Indian Summer'?
Learn about this warming weather pattern and why it's referred to as "Indian Summer."

Little Known Pumpkin Facts
What do pumpkins have to do with freckles and snakebites? What state grows the most pumpkins annually?

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.

Hungry? Think Blue!
July is National Blueberry Month. July is the best time to eat more blueberries. They're healthy, patriotic, and tasty!

Weather Predictions Right Again!
We called it, yet again! Learn how accurate the Farmers' Almanac forecasts have been this year!

Tips to reduce and avoid Holiday Stress
Holidays can be busy and stressful enough. Here are some tips for relaxing and enjoying the holidays without overextending ourselves.

Stormy Weather for the Southern States
Is there a wet or rainy season in the southern US states? After a dry summer, it might be good to know when the rainy season may begin.

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.

What the Pilgrims Really Ate
The "traditional" Thanksgiving meal is hardly traditional, unless you serve wild turkey, venison, and flint corn.

What Really Puts You to Sleep on Thanksgiving?
Tryptophan is often used as an excuse for falling asleep after that big holiday meal. But is it truly the culprit?

What sport did George Washington and Abraham Lincoln play?
You have probably played this summer sport too!

Easy Ways to Conserve Gas

Care to Sit on my Waffle?
Facts behing the naming of waffles. Ever wonder why a waffle is called a "waffle?"

How Much Daylight are We Really Saving?!

When will it Snow?
And other timely tips.

What the Hail?
Learn more about thunderstorms and hail. Inside a thunderstorm, there are many crazy things - updrafts, winds, ice. Find out more about hail and thunderstorms.

Income Tax Facts for the Weary
Discover some unusual facts about April 15--including why the government used Donald Duck to make this day less taxing.

How was April Fools’ Day Started?
Legends and lore around this fun, foolish day in April.

Full Hunter's Moon
Why is October's Full Moon known as the "Full Hunter's Moon?"

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

Where did Ice Cream Come From?
You scream . . . I scream . . . We all scream for ICE SCREAM ...but who Screamed first? Learn about the history of this popular dessert.

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.

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."

Hush Puppies
This little round ball of fried dough has a unique, and potentially sad, origin.

Farmers' Almanac Looks to Janus
The Roman god of gates and doors. Ever hear of the Roman god Janus? Why did the Almanac mention him in its winter outlook?

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

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.

Set Your Sights on Scorpion
Now is the perfect time to spot a Scorpion in the night sky. Find out where and how.

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

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

Don't Become Blue: Easy Tips for Growing Blueberries
10 tips for growing blueberries

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.

Stormy Spring in the Forecast
Farmers' Almanac releases its stormy spring forecast.

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

Sauerkraut, it’s not just for hot dogs
There are several creative recipes that can be made with Sauerkraut.

Could These Remedies Really Stop the Hiccups?
Old Time Hiccup Remedies Remembered Check out these remedies from the past! Some are a bit crazy others may work!

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.

Fall Forecast Looks Wet
Soggy season could hamper leaf peeking

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!

Fixed Annuity Facts
The fixed-rate annuity is very similar to a bank CD, but typically pays a higher minimum interest rate and offer greater security.

Why a birthday cake? Why candles?
Birthday traditions revealed. Learn the history behind birthday parties as well as where some birthday traditions come from.

The Stories Behind Food Names
What did gambling have to do with sandwiches?

15 Easy Water Saving Tips
For Inside and Outside Saving water is a great way to live more resourcefully. Check out our Farmers' Almanac water conservation tips here.

About Variable Annuities
Variable annuities have become a part of the retirement and investment plans of many Americans. Before you buy a variable annuity, you should know some of the basics –

Look -- It's a Shooting Star!
Don't miss one of the year's best meteor showers. The Perseids peak August 12.

First Solar Eclipse in 2 Years!
This Friday, August 1, 2008 There will be a total eclipse of the sun this Friday. Find out more from Farmers' Almanac experts.

Ben Franklin's Letter to the Editor
Re: Saving Daylight An actual duplicate of Franklin's letter in which he described why there should be some changes with the clocks.

Where to Hit the Slopes in 2007 and 2008
Where will the best snow be? Will it be a good skiing year? Farmers' Almanac offers its take on where to hit the slopes this upcoming winter.

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

Go to Sleep - Naturally
Tips to help you fall asleep naturally, even if the holidays have you all stirred up.

One Potato, Two Potato, Three Potato, Four: The Story of America's Favorite Vegetable
Americans love potatoes, whether it's fried, baked or mashed. They have become one of America's favorite vegetables. In this article, we will get to the roots of the potato, where it came from, and how it made its way onto our plates, and into our hearts.

Winter Feeding Mistakes
Try these solutions for Cattle Feeding foul-ups.

20 Ways to Save Gas
Gas prices continue to rise. Learn what you can do to help keep your gas consumption and expenditures down.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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

A Thorny Problem
Musk Thistle Plants: How to Control This Prolific Weed How to prevent and get rid of this European import.

Memorable Weather Events of the Past 200 Years
Excerpted from the 2005 Farmers' Almanac If it seems that weather is more precarious today than in years past, guess again. America has always had strange weather events.

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.

Weather Glossary
Ever wonder what an anemometer measures? Or what a dust devil is? Here's a helpful glossary of popular weather terms.

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.

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.

Top Ten Deadliest Hurricanes
This has been a stormy hurricane season. Check out a list of some of the deadliest storms over the past 100+ years.

Extreme Weather Stories
Hurricanes, Tornadoes, and Thunderstorms Did hail wreck your car? Wonder why hurricanes form? Do you live in an area prone to twisters? Check out this informative and interesting story about extreme weather conditions.

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.

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.

Sour Cream

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

Doug Elliott: Chestnuts
Learn about the chestnut, an important source for food and more during the days of the American frontier and westward expansion.

March Full Moon
March's full moon had cultural meaning to both Native Americans and early colonists.

Season One
Episode 4
EPISODE FOUR: COUNTRY MUSICIAN BLAKE SHELDON & A WINDMILL MUSEUMVisit backstage with Country star Blake Sheldon; tour the American Wind Power Center in Lubbock, Texas, which houses the most comprehensive collection of historic windmills in the world; and be...

FARMERS' ALMANAC 'NAC TIE PAIR
19th Century - Industrious early readers of the Farmersí Almanac find it indispensible, begin drilling holes in top corner of the Almanac in order to hang it in a secure Place of Honor in the home. Quick, easy access is...

American Almanacs: A Living History DVD and VHS
American Almanacs: A Living History. If you are interested in the science behind predictions and in learning how you too can predict things -- this groundbreaking program is for you! Breathtaking photography, beautiful scenery and rare historical images escort...

Greenwashing Works for Chemical Giant Clorox Thanks to Sierra Club Sell Out
July 8, 2008 12:53 PM

More Winter or Early Spring
February 4, 2008 12:22 PM

Spiders and Crickets - Winter
October 3, 2008 6:10 PM

20 Signs of a Hard Winter
August 26, 2008 1:17 PM

20 Signs of a Hard Winter (Part 1)
August 29, 2007 2:31 PM

Watching Nature to Predict the Weather
October 19, 2006 10:33 AM

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

Punxsutawney Phil says...
February 2, 2007 11:06 AM

Big Snow - Little Snow
September 22, 2006 8:32 AM

Early Freeze in Colorado
September 24, 2007 12:18 PM

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

Groundhog Day
February 1, 2008 3:37 PM

Indian Summer
October 3, 2006 10:46 AM

Three Hurricane Threats for 2007
May 9, 2007 9:10 AM

"Attention All Passengers: It's the Weather"
February 26, 2007 3:33 AM

The Groundhogs are Ready
February 1, 2007 9:02 AM

First Nor'easter
November 30, 2007 4:58 PM

indian Summer
September 28, 2007 5:41 AM

Answering E-Mails
October 28, 2008 10:57 AM

Ice Storm Paralyzes New England in '98
January 8, 2008 9:56 AM

Outlook for Spring and Summer 2007
May 14, 2007 6:26 AM

Is Slower Better?
July 14, 2008 12:04 PM

Weather and the 2008 Summer Olympics
June 5, 2008 11:33 AM

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

20 Ways to Save Gas $$
June 30, 2008 8:16 AM

Easter
March 5, 2008 1:15 PM

10 Signs of a Hard Winter
November 8, 2006 10:02 AM

A Day to Remember
November 11, 2008 1:43 PM

Perseid Meteor Showers
August 4, 2008 12:29 PM

The Great Debate
September 26, 2008 2:39 PM

Farmers' Almanac taken to Task
August 14, 2008 11:52 PM

Why frosts and how bad?
September 25, 2007 10:31 AM

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

Bedbugs
April 7, 2008 11:27 AM

2008 Farmers' Almanac Release
August 23, 2007 2:04 PM

Is Old Man Winter on his way?
October 25, 2006 9:21 AM

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

Those Darn Ants
July 28, 2008 2:55 PM

Historical Weather Source
August 16, 2007 2:36 PM

North Star
November 8, 2007 10:54 AM

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

20 Signs of a Hard Winter (Part 2)
August 30, 2007 10:44 AM

Blog Action Day
October 15, 2007 4:45 PM

Mild Winter Predicted - CFL Bulbs
November 4, 2008 12:18 PM

Value of "old" Almanacs
July 8, 2008 11:27 AM

Weather by Caterpillar
September 8, 2008 9:53 PM

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

Winter Weather Sightings
September 10, 2007 2:36 PM

The 10 Best Weather Cities
October 5, 2006 1:47 PM

All About Frost
September 27, 2006 7:49 AM

Hurricane Survival
August 21, 2007 9:59 AM

Love is spelled S-N-O-W
February 26, 2008 10:53 AM

What Seeds are Best for Early-Season Plantings?
April 11, 2008 9:43 AM

Signs of Rain
August 17, 2005 11:35 AM

The Dog Days of Summer
July 8, 2005 11:49 AM

Planting for the Birds
September 26, 2005 9:07 AM

Planting & Caring for Blueberries in the Home Garden
May 1, 2006 8:33 AM

Famous American Farming Quotes
September 5, 2005 10:35 PM

Rose Gardening Tips
May 22, 2006 10:26 AM

Drink Hot Green Tea to Good Health
January 16, 2006 12:30 PM

Pumpkins and October
October 9, 2007 11:50 AM

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

Space Shuttle Atlantis and Best Days
June 20, 2007 7:40 AM

Use the Signs for Best Days
June 15, 2007 6:42 AM

Preventing Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke
August 4, 2006 8:48 AM

Holiday Trivia
December 20, 2007 5:37 PM

Keeping Warm Economically
December 2, 2005 1:22 AM

Selecting and Storing Melons
August 9, 2006 10:50 AM

Father's Day and June Wedding Traditions
June 8, 2007 12:05 PM

Meteor Alert -- Look to the sky this Sunday!
October 19, 2007 4:15 PM

On the Road With the Head Farmhand - Post #3
October 15, 2006 8:24 PM

Stinging Caterpillars
August 11, 2006 10:04 AM

Itching for Blackberries
July 13, 2005 4:53 PM

Go to Sleep - Naturally
August 1, 2006 9:17 AM

On the Road with Farmers' Almanac TV
October 20, 2006 2:59 PM

Daylight Saving Time (and other debates throughout the years)
September 12, 2006 9:12 AM

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...

Peter Geiger, Philom., Editor of the Farmers' Almanac
If Peter Geiger hadn’t become the seventh editor of the world-famous Farmers’ Almanac, he would have wanted to write a syndicated column offering handy, time saving household hints. Luckily for famous hint maven Heloise, Peter’s fate was sealed from an...

Where to Buy in Canada
Here's where you can purchase your copy of the Canadian Farmers' Almanac. Store quantities are limited so please be sure to pick up your copy early. Remember, if your store should be sold out, you can always order your Canadian...

On The Money
Major Weather Events Accurately Predicted by the Farmers’ Almanac... Photo Courtesy of NOAA • In 1954, Farmers’ Almanac warned readers of a rare major hurricane in the Northeast. That storm turned...

Meet the Editors
Peter Geiger, Philom., EditorIf Peter Geiger hadn’t become the seventh editor of the world-famous Farmers’ Almanac, he would have wanted to write a syndicated column offering handy, time saving household hints. Luckily for famous hint maven Heloise, Peter’s fate was...

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...

Common Press Questions and Answers
What is the Farmers’ Almanac? Founded in 1818, the Farmers’ Almanac is North America’s most timeless, trusted, and treasured source for long-range weather predictions, humor, fun facts, and valuable advice on gardening, cooking, fishing, conservation, and much more. The...