Frozen Peas Come to the Rescue
Here is an easy way to make an ice pack in a hurry with ingredients from the cabinet or freezer.

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.

Treating Sprains with Ice Packs
Has the winter weather got you down?

Rice Rocks
Rice, a staple food for more than half of the earth's population, is an amazing grain.

Sedums in a Shoe
Show off your spring flowers in an old boot!

Put your Roof to Work
You don't need a big yard to have a nice garden. Try using your roof for planting vegetables, herbs and more.

Lightning Kills, Play it Safe
There's nothing fun about being struck. Lightning is a very dangerous weather occurrence that isn't taken seriously. Have a safe, enjoyable summer. Here's how to avoid the threat of being struck by lightning.

The Full Sturgeon Moon
A fish in the sky? Discover why August's full moon is named after a large fish.

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?

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.

Does it Really Rain BLOOD?
No this isn't a Halloween hoax. It does sometimes rain "blood" in some areas of the world. Find out what this "blood" is.

Rain or Snow?
Wha are the deciding factors?!

Go GREEN when you Clean
Tired of the toxic and expensive house cleaning supplies? Check out a few of our favorite home-made, greener choices.

Everything Ice Isn't Always NICE!
(Unless it's in your favorite drink.) What is ice? Does hail only fall in the summer? Why are ice storms so devastating?

Is it going to rain?
Learn the signs. Are there signs from nature that indicate when rain will fall? Check out some of our favorite rainy day clues.

Top Twenty Wettest Places
Annual precipitation values for the rainiest places. Last week we looked at the rainiest cities in April. This week here's a list of the rainiest places annually!

Top Ten Rainiest Cities In April
April Showers Bring Rainy Towns Think April is a rainy month in your home town? Imagine receiving more than 12 inches in one month! These cities really do get a lot of rain!

Favorite Ways to Spend a Rainy Day
Don't let the rain outside get you down! Check out the Farmers' Almanac's list of 10 ways to enjoy April.

Got Rain? These places don't have much!
Top Ten DRIEST Places in the USA Rain, rain where are you? Imagine receiving less than 10 inches of rain in an entire year? It happens in these ten US towns.

Will it rain for 40 days?
July 15 is St. Swithin's Day. Learn about the lore that suggests if it rains on this day, it will continue for 40 more.

Brain Freeze? Try this.
A simple cure that may stop that ice cream headache. Ever been eating ice cream when all of a sudden you have a terrible headache? Get the inside scoop on these "brain freezes."

Make Your Own Ice Cream Pie
An Easy Dessert Sure to Please

No Need for Blanching!
Not every vegetable has to be blanched for freezing. Here are some

Mulching Tips For the Organic Gardener
Late fall is a good time to mulch - and protect your outdoor plants. Learn more.

Freeze the Peas? Yes Please!
Simple tips for freezing Snow Peas and Sugar Snap Peas, so they'll always taste fresh.

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

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.

The Basics: Hurricanes, Tornadoes and Storm Surges
Most landfalling hurricanes spawn at least one tornado. Read More

Pumpkins for Health!
Why eat pumpkins? Few calories, lots of iron, protein, calcium and more.

Prepare and Freeze Fresh Pumpkin Easily
Want to reuse those pumpkins on your steps for a wonderful Thanksgiving pie?

The Great Christmas Eve Snow Storm (2004)
Just two years ago, some very unlikely places experienced a white Christmas.

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

Must-Know Tips for Rainy Day Driving.
Summer thunderstorms can be a challenge to drive in. Get some important tips on ways to drive safe.

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

Create a Winter Birdhouse
Create a rustic bird house with found items from your home and garden.

Move Over Phil!
Groundhogs aren't the only animals that predict weather. Besides groundhogs, there are many animals that are known to have weather predicting abilities. Learn which ones predict what kind of weather here.

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."

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.

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.

How Safe is your Food?
We all hope we're feeding our family safe food, but how can we be sure?

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.

How Does Ice Make Drinks Cold?
When you touch ice it's cold. Add it to a drink and the drink gets cold. But how does this frozen water make things cold?

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.

Secret Ingredients for Better Tasting Dishes
Almanac Approved!

lunar eclipse
Choosing a date for your wedding is a big decision. Check out this old wedding lore rhyme.

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.

The Classic Bruise
Black and Blue? Learn why bruises occur and what some natural and easy ways help prevent or minimize bruising.

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.

Winning Apple Pie Recipes
Farmers' Almanac readers elected Apple Pie as America's Dessert. Now check out our top three winning recipes for this tasty pie.

Fall Forecast Looks Wet
Soggy season could hamper leaf peeking

Are You Ready for Fall?
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.

Timely Weather Definitions
Do you know what these words really mean? Are "squalls" predicted in your area? Do you know what is meant by squalls? What is the halo around the moon caused by?

Best Baking Tips From the Farmers' Almanac
Just in time for Thanksgiving! 'Tis the time to head to the kitchen! The holidays are a great time to bake. Make your time easier by checking out our useful tips.

November's Full Beaver Moon
On Saturday, November 24th, the moon will be full. Learn why this month's full moon is called the full beaver moon.

Can you Predict the Weather with a Snowball?
What does snow tell you about the weather other than it's cold outside? Find out what and how snowball lore can help predict the weather.

Favorite Warming Recipes For Winter Meals
Cold outside? Warm up with these flavorful recipes.

Who had the worst wedding weather?
Vote for the best of the worst. Cast your vote for the best of the worst weather that is on our top ten finalist's big day!

Best Wedding Weather State?
Ever wonder what states may have the best weather for weddings? Check out what we found from our Worst Wedding Weather Contest.

Tornado Truths: Test Your Tornado Knowledge.
The Farmers' Almanac is expecting an active tornado season across Tornado Alley this spring. Do you know the warning signs or what you're supposed to do if there's one predicted in your area?

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.

8 New and Useful Ways to Use Clothespins!
Clothespins work great for a variety of reasons. Find out what these reasons are here.

When is Lightning a Danger?
Keep safe this summer. Get these important safety facts about thunderstorms.

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.

Summer Food Safety Tips
Warmer weather means more picnics and outdoor food. Here are some simple but important tips on ways to keep food safe this summer.

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

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.

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.

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.

6 Creative Ways to Keep Cool During Hot Summer Days
Summer heat getting to you? Check out some easy ways to keep cool here.

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.

Organic Broccolini & Spinach Soup

Roast Turkey
The king of all table birds is the turkey. Although it is appearing more often at times other than Thanksgiving and Christmas, the turkey deserves an appearance regularly in the daily diet. Not only is it mighty good eating, it's a valuable source of proteins, vitamin B and iron. And it's low in calories.

Farmhouse Chicken Noodle Soup
A Soothing Comfort Food That's Great for What Ails 'Ya.

Boo-berry Coffin Cake
Scare up this cake for all your ghosts and goblins on Halloween. You'll have them shouting "yum" instead of "boo!"

Blueberry Buckle

Chicken and Asparagus Amandine
This recipe gives you a quick and easy way to enjoy the delicious tastes of chicken and asparagus.

Eggplant Taco Bake
A delicious dish for eggplant lovers!

Fruit Soup

Chicken Alfredo Spaghetti
Comforting, easy, and delicious this is a twist from the regular spaghetti dish.

Green Bean & Mushroom Casserole
An easy way to make sure you family eats their greens!

Shrimp-Shell Chow Mein
There's nothing plain about this savory combination!

Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas
Mild, but very tasty chicken Enchilada dish is surprisingly quick to assemble.

Celery Salad
A cool, crisp salad adds crunch and contrast to any menu. You can also use dried cranberries and walnuts.

Spinach Pie
This is one pie you won't feel guilty about eating! A sumptuous and healthy blend of spinach, eggs, and cheese.

Summertime Special Drink

Summertime Ice Cream Special
This refreshing summer drink will cool you down.

Spinach Balls

Dirty Rice
A Southern, all-time favorite. Make it as spicy or mild as you please. It is hearty on a cold winter's night. If you are cooking for a crowd, this recipe can easily be doubled. Be sure to serve this with cornbread!

Company Potatoes
These potatoes are a real crowd pleaser. Great for breakfast with a side of eggs or served up as a hearty entree for dinner.

Crunch Pea Salad

Marinated Bean Salad
This is a healthy, fresh tasting bean salad that will give you an easy way to enjoy the many nutritional benefits of beans.

Fire Up the Grill

Baked Stuffed Shrimp
A quick and tasty appetizer ideal for preparing ahead of time and popping in the oven just before guests arrive.

Strawberry Fruit Punch

Hawaiian Sundae

Chicken Casserole with Wild Rice
Treat your family like royalty with this deliciously elegant casserole. A majestic combination of tender chicken, wild rice, slivered almonds, and mushrooms.

Strawberry Bread
Use frozen strawberries in this strawberry bread recipe. It's simple, quick and perfect for breakfast!

Banana Frost
This frozen delight can be a wonderful snack or dessert.

Weather Wisdom: Hail
Do you know what causes these icy pellets to fall from the sky? Learn here in Weather Wisdom!

Electronic Rain Guage
Help a garden grow with Downeaster's electronic rain gauge. This fine instrument helps answer one of the gardener's most important questions: have my plants had enough water? Features two electronic memories for storing storm and annual accumulations.

Mountain Rain Soap
Escape the every day hustle and bustle of life with this refreshing, clean smelling soap.Made with sweet spring rain and mountain air fragrance oils, with a touch of balsam fir, it will remind you of an escape to the quiet,...

2007 Farmers' Almanac
Ever wonder how grandma and grandpa know all the answers? How do they know when the Harvest Moon is, how to remove mildew, when is the best time to plant, and what natural signs forewarn rain? They read the Farmers'...

2007 Canadian Farmers' Almanac
Ever wonder how grandma and grandpa know all the answers? How do they know when the Harvest Moon is, how to remove mildew, when is the best time to plant, and what natural signs forewarn rain? They read the Canadian...

Signs of Rain
August 17, 2005 11:35 AM

Freezing the Harvest without Blanching
August 14, 2006 10:58 AM

Specialty Ice Cream Pies
August 16, 2006 7:55 AM

Freezing Snow Peas and Sugar Snap Peas
June 5, 2006 11:34 AM

Energy saving tips from Sustainable Enterprises
September 15, 2005 2:23 PM

Handy Ice Packs for Treating Sprains
December 28, 2005 2:33 PM

American Agriculture Trivia Quiz – 1
August 11, 2006 12:11 PM

Arthritis Weather Index
November 4, 2005 10:51 AM

Tree-Planting Tips
June 13, 2007 10:38 AM

We Told You So!
December 13, 2007 11:18 AM

Farm Aid Blog Post #3
September 30, 2006 2:31 PM

Strawberry Stats
March 31, 2006 8:34 AM

Thanksgiving Weather
November 8, 2006 10:07 AM

13 Ways to Improve Your Luck this Friday the 13th
June 9, 2008 1:36 AM

Summer Mulching Time
July 11, 2006 10:43 AM

Thanksgiving Traditions
November 16, 2007 2:47 PM

Top Ten Hurricane Tips - What to Do, How to Prepare
September 13, 2005 3:24 PM

Dove Hunting with Grandma
September 5, 2005 8:46 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...

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...

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...

Primer for Hurricanes, Tornadoes and Storm Surges
Here is a basic primer on hurricanes, tornadoes and storm surges: A hurricane is a severe tropical storm, that forms in the southern Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, or in the eastern Pacific Ocean. Hurricanes need...

2007-2008 Weather Outlook for Canada
Click here for the 2007-2008 U.S. Outlook » Weather is the most talked about subject on earth, which makes the annual Canadian Farmers’ Almanac weather predictions a hot topic. Fans of the Almanac say its famous long-range forecast is accurate...