Did Smelly Feet Ruin Valentine's Dinner?
Ahh Valentine's Day. A day to rekindle the romance. The flowers are on the table, the candles are lit, but what is that smell?

Peppermint: More than just a popular flavor
Got a headache? Sore throat? Upset stomach? Try peppermint! This popular flavor has some interesting healing properties.

At What Altitude Do Clouds Stop Forming?
Ever flown above the clouds? Sometimes it seems as though you can't fly high enough. Learn more about clouds here.

Corns --A Natural Foot Problem
Ever wonder what that ball is on your foot? Could it be a corn? If so what is a corn and how do you get rid of it?

How are Hurricane Categories Determined?
Here is a quick chart that helps you understand how hurricane categories are determined.

Natural Cures for Athlete's Foot
Is athlete's foot leaving you itchy? Learn how to naturally alleviate some of the symptoms of this common problem.

Natural Headache Remedies
8 natural remedies that help relieve the pain associated with infrequent headaches.

Rain or Snow?
What are the deciding factors?!

What is a Bone Spur?
The bone spur problem can be extremely painful and my appear in any location in the body.

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

Fun Animal Facts
Are there more chickens than people in the world? Find out

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.

Marine Weather Warnings Explained
First appearing in the 2005 Farmers' Almanac

Ewww... What's that Smell?
Before you point the finger at a skunk or start looking around for dirty socks, consider that the source of a bad odor might just be . . . a flower. Some plants are known for their bold, beautiful blooms. Others are known for their sweet, luscious fruit. There are a few plants, however, that are famous for something less romantic: A foul, offensive odor. Here are a few putrid plants to ponder.

A Community Garden - A Nice Place to Grow
A good way to share your gardening interests is to participate in a community garden. Here is how it works.

Where Does Hail Come From?
First appearing in the 2006 Farmers' Almanac Ouch, that hurts. Hail is just frozen raindrops, but they can range in size from a small pea to a grapefruit.

When's the Best Day to Wean?
Did you know that there are better times to wean according to the moon? Lean what the rule is for the best day to wean.

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

Flu or Cold - How can you tell?
Sneezing? Coughing? Fever? Learn helpful ways to distinguish between a cold and the flu.

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.

What is a Scoville Scale?
Wondering how to rate the heat level of various types of chile peppers? Try using a Scoville scale.

Predictions Ring True

Poinsettias. . .
The Flower of Christmas Eve Poinsettias are a true holiday tradition. But just how did this seasonal plant become the flower of Christmas Eve?

Test Your Patriotic Knowledge
Fourth of July Fun See how much you really know about some patriotic symbols.

The Most Destructive Twister on Record

Everything you always wanted to know about a hot dog . . .
And then some. What do you call them? Hot dogs, frankfurters, wieners? Learn some trivia about this popular summertime food.

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.

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."

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 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.

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

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.

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

Frostnip and Frostbite
Do you know the difference between frostnip and frostbite?

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

A Little Christmas Trivia
Did you know that Alabama was the first state to declare Christmas a legal holiday? Test your Christmas trivia here.

Did Abraham Lincoln Read the Farmers' Almanac?
You and Lincoln may have something in common. February is the anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birthday. We all know him as a famous president, but did you know he was a lawyer and used the Almanac in a case?

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

How accurate was the Farmers' Almanac this year?
Remember last winter? The Farmers' Almanac warned that "Shivery is not dead!" And this summer has been an interesting mix of hot, dry conditions. Find out how the Almanac did with its predictions for the 2007 winter and summer.

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.

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.

The Magical Mysterious Moon
For centuries, the moon has been an object of awe, tall tales, and mysterious powers. Learn more about the many beliefs around the moon 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.

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.

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.

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

Kaiser the Cow by Gund
Kaiser is a playful cow. He has a white plush body with black ears, feet and tail. He has little horns and pink inside his ears. He is 11" tall.

Moca the Rooster by Gund
Moca is a soft plush rooster with a brown body, red, orange and yellow plush tail feathers, a red comb and orange feet. He is 11" tall.

Overnight Foot Treatment Orange Mint
This luxurious foot treatment in Orange Mint from Savannah Bee Company moisturizes and rejuvenates those tired feet.

Barometer
Barometric Pressure is a measure of the weight of the air. Different air masses have differing barometric pressures. By monitoring changes in barometric pressure, you are able to track the particular air mass that is affecting your current weather. The...

Garden Gourmet Composter
The Garden Gourmet compost bin holds 11 cubic feet of material and weighs 29 pounds. Parts are easily assembled – no tools – just follow the diagram in the instruction booklet. Finished size is 24" x 24" x 36". It...

To Rain, or to Snow?
November 7, 2006 2:28 PM

16 1/2 Feet of Snow and Counting
April 15, 2008 11:36 AM

Worst Weather for a Wedding
October 19, 2007 10:05 AM

An Inch of Rain Equals
December 4, 2007 11:14 AM

Winter Weather Terms
November 9, 2006 9:10 AM

Poinsettia Plants
December 5, 2007 11:56 AM

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

Winter Weather Glossary
December 12, 2007 6:01 PM

Abe Lincoln Day
August 22, 2007 10:30 AM

March - Best and Worst
March 6, 2008 9:34 AM

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

Ice Storms
December 11, 2007 1:25 PM

The Virtues of Cedar
November 30, 2005 11:11 AM

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

Farm Aid 2006 - Willie Nelson
September 30, 2006 11:09 PM

Farm Aid Blog Post #4
September 30, 2006 2:36 PM

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

Planting a Strawberry Pyramid
March 29, 2006 4:30 PM

Transitioning Mums From the Pot to Your Garden
October 19, 2005 9:12 AM

Farm Aid 2006 - Dave Matthews and John Mellencamp!
September 30, 2006 8:31 PM

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

Watermelon Hog
August 4, 2006 7:47 AM

An Escape from the Noise
August 31, 2007 9:44 AM

Hurricane Categories
source FEMA) Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale Scale Number (Category) Sustained Winds (MPH) Damage Storm Surge174-95Minimal: Unanchored mobile homes, vegetation and signs.4-5 feet296-110Moderate: All mobile homes, roofs, small crafts, flooding.6-8 feet3111-130Extensive: Small buildings, low-lying roads cut off.9-12 feet4131-155Extreme: Roofs destroyed,...

Marine Warnings Glossary
If you’re on or near large bodies of water, you should know what the following marine weather warnings mean, and what actions to take to remain safe. But first, a marine primer: What’s the difference between “miles per hour”...

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...

Farmers' Almanac Weather Outlook for Hawaii
Farmers Almanac Weather Summary for HawaiiDue to Hawaii's fairly constant weather patterns, the Farmers' Almanac provides an overall climatological summary for Hawaii. This summary should give you a good idea of what type of weather to expect if you are...

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

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...

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...

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...