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How Much Energy Does Your Laser Printer Use?
Consider energy use before you take out your wallet If you are interested in conserving energy, you may want to take a hard look at your household appliances. Some add quite a few dollars to your energy bill. .

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.


Cook More Efficiently
Get a Second Meal Out of One 6 tips for saving time in the kitchen

Spring Ahead!
DST starts soon Don't forget to move your clocks forward for Daylight Saving Time.

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

Natural Cures with Apple Cider Vinegar
Get more energy, relieve symptoms of arthritis and more.

Saving on Prescription Drugs
Many Americans struggle with the high price of prescription medicine.

Don't Let Your Financial Guard Down During Retirement
Even if you spent your whole life saving for retirement, you need to keep a watchful eye on your assets after you retire.

Eat A Banana for What Ails You
Need a quick pick-me-up? Try a banana. It gives you more sustained energy than anything out of a vending machine!

Healthy Honey
Honey can help prevent allergies and even give you a slow, steady release of energy.

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.

Buy New and Save Money!
Energy efficient appliances are now easy to find, and they can save you money.

11 Smart Ways to Prepare Your Home for a Cold Winter
Save money and energy. A little preparing now goes a long way in the future. Check out our useful ways to prepare for winter.

Not Just For The Dryer
Interested in tips for using dryer sheets?

Banana Peels Can Even Shine Your Shoes
They can do a lot of other things too. Learn more.

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

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!

Flush Less Down the Toilet
Thanks to new types of toilet fixtures, you don't have to flush gallons of water down the toilet anymore.

IRA Facts
When choosing an investment plan for retirement, the Roth IRA is a popular plan.


5 Ways You May Be Inadvertently Hurting the Earth
Find out if your everyday actions may be hurting the earth.

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

Easy Ways to Save Seeds
Garden Seed Harvesting Love your cucumbers this year? Learn how to save their seeds and plant them next year.

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

5 Ways to Save Money Grocery Shopping
Simple ways to go to food shop without going over budget.


Make Your 12 Days of Christmas More Green
12 Earth-Friendly Tips Learn how to make the 12 days of Christmas a little more green. Check out our easy, but useful, tips here.

Easy Ways to Preserve our Earth
We can all do something to help preserve our earth. It doesn't have to be difficult.

Feed a Fever and Starve a Cold or Vice Versa?
Is there any truth behind this old wives' tale? Find out here.

Recycling: Test Your Knowledge
How much do you know about recycling? Take this quiz and find out.

Amazing Hummingbird Facts
Did you know a hummingbird's heart beats 500 times a minute? Or that it can fly backwards? Learn more about these tiny birds.

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?

Lips Parched? Try This Natural Balm
Instead of purchasing lip balm at the store, try making your own. It's easy.

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

Do you know How to Burn off Calories?
How many calories do you burn sitting at the computer? Ever wonder how you can burn off additional calories during the day?

How Much Do You Know About Hurricanes?
First appearing in the 2006 Farmers' Almanac They may be more deadly than you think. Read these hurricane facts.

Say I Do to a Green Honeymoon
5 Great Green Travel Tips Going green doesn't have to mean sacrificing luxury. Check out these helpful green hints.

Useful and Timely Tips from the Farmers' Almanac
Did you know that apples will turn lettuce brown? Or what to do if the plastic wrap you use is clinging to itself? Find the answers and more here.

A Clothesline Comeback
Want to save money? Think clotheslines. They're making a comeback.


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

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.

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.

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 –

The ABCs of Mutual Funds
A company may have many different types of shares that come with different conditions and rights.

Hybrid Vehicles
Before you make your next car purchase, check out a hybrid. There are many benefits, including a tax credit from Uncle Sam.

Back To School in Eco-Friendly Style
Check out the many earth-friendly options for this year's back-to-school shopping.

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

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.

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.

Surviving the Holiday Rush – Ways to Combat Fatigue
Feeling worn out from the holiday rush? Find out ways to prevent exhaustion.

2008-09 Weather Outlook for Canada
Canadian Farmers’ Almanac Releases a Frigid Forecast: "Numbing cold winter on tap!" Find out where.

Healthier Halloween Treats
Sure, candy is dandy, but why not give the gift of good health this Halloween?

Light Pollution: Are you a culprit?
Learn why the night sky isn't as dark as it used to be.

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

Make Kindness a Priority.
This has become a world full of rudeness. Join the Farmers' Almanac in celebrating the gift of kindness.

Could this winter's weather add to economic woes?
Farmers’ Almanac Releases a Frigid Forecast for 2009 Numbing cold winter - says the Farmers' Almanac. Find out where.

Wake Up and Smell the Coffee
Coffee lovers are sure to be pleased with these delicious variations of their favorite drink.

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

7 Common Sense Health Tips for the Back-to-School Season
Keep them healthy this year with these common sense but beneficial tips.

Which Gas-Sipping Scooter is Right for You?
As fuel prices escalate, Americans are joining the rest of the world riding gas-sipping motor scooters.

Best Greenified Business Idea Winner
Personal Training Company Turns Water Into Green Winnings Check out how this company eliminated water bottles, recycles water, and wins the Best Greenified™ Idea Contest.

Move over fossil fuels...
It’s time for some ingenuity. Did you know algae can be used to make fuel? Check out some pros and cons of a few alternative fuel sources.

Fourth of July SIZZLERS!
Top Ten HOTTEST Independence Days Fourth of July is a time for picnics, parades, and fireworks, but maybe not in these towns. Check out how HOT some places get during this patriotic holiday.

Videos

5 Simple Tips to Use Less Energy in the Kitchen
Try these tips for saving energy-and money-in your kitchen.

An Energy Star House in New York
Taking advantage of geothermal wells for heating and cooling, this suburban New York home makes up for its large size with tons of green features.

Build an Energy Efficient Home with Thermal Imaging
Infrared cameras are a cutting-edge technology for finding air leaks and gaps in a home, paving the way for better energy efficiency.

Insulation Tips for an Older New Jersey Home
Follow Mike and Robert through an energy audit. The 1912 New Jersey home received tips from Mike on insulating the attic and tips on insulating pipes in the basement from Robert.

Green Home in Door County, Wisconsin
A vacation home in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, takes advantage of great design and cutting-edge technology for super energy efficiency.

Save Money By Unplugging Electronics
Even when they're not in use, electronics can use up to 20 percent of our total electricity.

Using Solar Imaging to Design a Home
Chicago architect Nathan Kipnis explains how computer models tracking the sun and other climate factors make for the greenest house possible.

Better, not Bigger: Be a Conserver, Not a Consumer
This inspirational video by Lisa Kivirist and John Ivanko contrasts images of the consumer, money-driven economy with the inspiring images of the conserver, sustainability-driven economy.

A Solar Home in Santa Fe
This gorgeous solar-powered home in Santa Fe generates enough power to share with its neighbors.

Drilling Geothermal Wells for a Boulder Home
Follow the progress as a crew drills wells for a geothermal heating and cooling system in Boulder, Colorado.

Soak Up the Sun: A Solar-Powered Home in Berkeley
Natural Home editor-in-chief Robyn Griggs Lawrence visits a solar-powered, zero-electricity home in Berkeley, California. The stucco and glass home takes advantage of the sun with passive-solar design and photovoltaic panels.

Products

Shower Timer
Let us help you conserve water and energy! Our new Farmers' Almanac Shower Timer helps you keep track of how long you're running the water. This countdown timer with alarm and suction cup will remind you (or your teenage children),...

Blog

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


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

Energy Saving Ideas
April 9, 2008 11:20 AM

Spring Forward
March 7, 2008 11:10 AM

Yearly Household Electric Costs
August 11, 2008 11:51 PM

Keeping Warm Economically
December 2, 2005 1:22 AM

Winter Indicator
November 5, 2007 11:52 AM


DayLight Saving Time
March 6, 2009 4:42 PM

Water
October 19, 2007 9:49 AM


Energy Efficiencies - 4 Ideas
July 31, 2008 4:50 PM

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


Brad Pitt: "Build Green"
September 8, 2006 11:58 PM

Living Life Better
June 25, 2008 2:03 PM

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

Smart Hints That Save
February 19, 2009 12:06 PM


Earth Day
April 22, 2009 10:43 AM

Time to Plant Spring Blooming Bulbs
October 12, 2005 8:20 AM

Easy Ways to "Greenify" Your Home
June 30, 2008 12:15 AM


Farmers’ Almanac and Current Topics
September 17, 2007 10:36 AM

June 6th - D-Day
June 6, 2008 10:06 AM

Apple A Day
October 8, 2008 12:02 PM

Welcome Natural Home Magazine videos!
January 12, 2009 5:26 PM

Solutions to Winter Problems
December 29, 2008 12:16 PM

Cut Flower Care
February 15, 2006 1:47 PM

Warming Spices
February 1, 2006 2:33 PM

Is March Really A Lion?
February 27, 2009 1:52 PM

Frugality
April 8, 2008 10:50 AM

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

A New Light On Bulbs
February 27, 2008 12:29 PM


Biodeisel Fuel
July 11, 2008 10:39 AM

Going Green to Save Green
August 7, 2008 1:48 PM


Meetings with Remarkable Trees
July 8, 2005 4:45 PM

Good Old Mother Earth
April 22, 2008 9:41 AM


Have you checked it out yet?
August 24, 2008 6:57 PM

A GREEN New Year to You!
January 1, 2008 12:06 AM

Blog Action Day
October 15, 2007 4:45 PM


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

Butterfly Garden
July 19, 2006 7:56 AM

One of the Great Interviews
August 27, 2008 2:51 PM




Pages

Easy Ways You Can Make A Difference
Little Things Add Up. Here are some asy ways to help preserve the earth from the Farmers’ Almanac. Recycle those plastic bags you get from the produce department at your local store. To keep them neat and easy to find, make...

About UV
The sun radiates energy over a broad spectrum of wavelengths. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation, which has a shorter wavelength than either visible blue ...

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...

Inside the 2010 Farmers' Almanac
Buy the Almanac now!Buy the 2010 Farmers' Almanac now in our online store »Find the Almanac near you!Click here for a list of Farmers' Almanac Retail Locations »What our readers are saying...We often receive comments from our customers who like...

2006-2007 Weather Outlook for the U.S.
Tired of the Heat? Hang on – 2007 Farmers' Almanac Predicts "SHIVERY IS NOT DEAD"Lewiston, ME: After a brutally hot summer in most of the country, cool news is on the way. The new edition of the Farmers' Almanac, which...

Meteor Showers
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 Time. The best way to watch for...

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...

Farmers' Almanac Fact Sheet
Every year since 1818, the Farmers’ Almanac has been sought after for its long-range weather predictions, practical gardening and household advice, fishing tips, astronomical data and articles on ways to conserve time, energy, and the earth. The Farmers' Almanac has...

What’s inside the 2009 Farmers’ Almanac? Take a peek…
Numb’s the Word: Find out where the Farmers’ Almanac is forecasting a “numbing” winter. Learn how cold it will be, how much snow you can expect and where the best spots for winter warmth will be. (Page 114) Natural Cures...

What's inside the 2009 Canadian Farmers' Almanac?
As always, the 2009 Canadian Farmers’ Almanac contains 16 months of our legendary weather predictions for Canada. Don’t be caught off guard—see what’s in store for your hometown for the next winter, spring, and summer ahead.This year’s edition contains hints,...

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...