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.

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.

October's Full Moon
Each month the full moon has a name that dates back to Native Americans. October is the full Hunter's Moon. Find out why here.

September's Full Harvest Moon
Full moons have some of the most interesting stories behind them. Discover why and now September's full moon is often referred to as the full harvest moon.

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

A Full Buck Moon
This Friday, July 18 Learn why many refer to this moon as the full "Buck Moon".

Look! It’s A Full Flower Moon
Learn when and why this month's moon is named the full flower moon.

December's Full COLD Moon
It's cold in some areas of the country, but is the moon cold? Learn why December 23rd's full moon is the cold moon.

Need some help in the kitchen?
Farmers' Almanac shares useful cooking tips. Learn how to make eggs fluffier, meatballs easier, and vegetables more full of flavor.

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.

A Full PINK Moon?!
You've heard of a "blue" moon but what is a "pink" moon?

What is a Blue Moon?
Ever wonder what a Blue Moon is?

Dog Days End – A Fish is in the Sky!
Where did the term, "Dog Days of Summer" originate? Look to the sky.

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?

Light or Dark of the Moon
Ever wonder what is meant by the "light of the moon," or the "dark of the moon?"

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.

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.

Social Security: Myth and Fact
With the future of Social Security uncertain, it's important to know the facts.

A "Setting Teapot"
What in the world does that mean? It's in the Farmers' Almanac, and it refers to something in the sky.

Is Social Security Secure?
Social Security is in great peril, and a solution is needed.

Does the Moon rise in the East?
And set in thew West? Ever wonder if the moon follows the same rise and set pattern as the sun?

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?

Does the Moon Glow?
Learn how and why we can see the moon in the dark night sky.

Halloween Superstitions and Symbols
If you see a blue light is a ghost near? Why shouldn't you talk on Halloween? How did Jack o Lanterns originate?

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?

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

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.

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.

A Pillow Can Ease Your Headache Pain
With this easy-to-make pillow, you can rest your weary head and ease the pain of a headache.

Predictions Ring True

How Does the Farmers' Almanac Make Its Weather Predictions?
Is it folklore? The groundhog? Radar and computers? Find out how the Almanac makes its amazingly accurate long-range weather predictions.

How did an Almanac Save Christopher Columbus?!
Christopher Columbus once used an Almanac and an eclipse to save him and his crew. Find out how.

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?

Easy Ways to Help the Earth

Farmers' Almanac Tips for the Week

Baking Soda: The Miracle Worker
Baking soda just may be the original natural cure for many health and home related issues.

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

Muscle Strain: Ice or Heat?
When you have sore muscles, do you reach for an ice pack or the heating pad? Your choice could be making the pain worse.

Bursitis
Symptoms can vary from an ache and stiffness in the local area of the joint, to a burning that surrounds the whole joint around the inflamed bursa.

Cooking Quiz: Can you tell truth from myth?
Start coffee with cold or hot water? Should you put oil in pasta water? Find the answers here.

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.

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

What is aloe good for?
Aloe, a popular houseplant, has a long history as a multipurpose folk remedy.

Stevia: A Natural (and Unknown) Sweetener
Stevia is very sweet, has no calories and is easy to grow. Try it.

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.

Holiday Plants: How Safe are They?
Are poinsettias really that toxic? Learn the truth behind the health risks of some popular holiday plants.

Gout, What Is It?
Gout is one of the most painful forms of arthritis and has been on the rise in recent decades.

Spring is Here! Time to Plan your Flower Garden.
Easy to follow stpes for beginners. Flowers add color, beauty, and cheer to yards and landscapes everywhere. Here are some good tips on how to get started.

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

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.

Tips to Relieve Heartburn and Indigestion Naturally
The holidays for eating is here. Here are some natural ways to help you avoid overeating and possible heartburn.

Creating a Community Garden
Creating a community garden is a fun way to get to know your neighbors. Here are a few things you may want to think about before you dig.

The Powers of Vinegar
Running out of household ideas that are simple and inexpensive to do? Try opening your closet and digging out that bottle of vinegar.

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?

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

Credit Card Blues
Before you skip a monthly payment or shop around for a new credit card, you may want to take this advice to heart.

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.

Planets Quiz: Did You Know...?
Take this quiz to test your knowledge on these lesser known planet facts.

How to Start a Flower Garden
Add Beauty to Your Life by Growing Flowers- An Easy-to-Follow Plan for Starting a Flower Garden.

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

Ten Secrets to Simplifying your Life
Relaxing breakfasts with the family, taking a nature walk, remember a time when life was less stressful? Allow the Farmers' Almanac to remind you of life's simple pleasures and how to slow down and enjoy them more. Ideas, tips and more.

The Meaning of Flowers
Want to send the right flower for the right occasion? A red rose means love, but what about a white one?

Grow Flowers Indoors
Here's a simple pick me-up for the winter doldrums that will bring some spring indoors!

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.

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.

The Katrina Cottage: Frequently Asked Questions
Learn about this innovative solution to the Gulf Region's housing crisis in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.

Record Breaking Winter Weather from 2008
Winter Extremes Winter of 2008 saw some record-breaking extremes. Find out where.

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.

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!

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.

Slow Cooking: Hints and Recipes for the Crock Pot
Dinner is never easier than when you use the crock pot. Get helpful hints and great recipes here.

How Much Daylight are We Really Saving?!

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.

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.

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 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.

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

Easy Apple Crisp
A no-fuss apple crisp recipe that's heaven in every bite.

Spanish Rice Skillet
Easy to prepare and full of flavor, this Spanish rice recipe is a great Mexican side dish

August Full Moon
Throughout the centuries, August full moons have had many names. Learn more about these names and their meanings.

December Full Moon
Learn why the full moon's trajectory is highest during the month of December.

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

June Full Moon
Centuries ago, the Algonquins, Europeans and Chinese each had their own names for June's full moon.

July Full Moon
The Full Buck Moon belongs to the month of July. Learn more with Farmers' Almanac TV.

February Full Moon
The full moon for February has had many different cultural monikers. Farmers' Almanac TV explores the history of this celestial icon.

November Full Moon
The origin of the term "Full Beaver Moon" has at least two potential explanations. Learn more with Farmers' Almanac TV.

May Full Moon
Spring is the theme for May's full moon.

January Full Moon
Both the Medieval English and Native Americans associated wolves with the January Full Moon.

October Full Moon
Throughout the centuries, October full moon names have had cultural significance. Watch now to learn more.

April Full Moon
Do you know where the Full Pink Moon of April gets its name from? Find out now!

Full Circle Farm
30 miles east of Seattle is where you'll find Full Circle Farm, an organic produce farm that's helping change the way consumers buy their fruits and vegetables.

September Full Moon
When is a September full moon known as "The Harvest Moon"? Farmers' Almanac TV has the answer!

The Blue Moon
When is a full moon called a "Blue Moon"? Farmers' Almanac goes in search of the answer.

Astronomer's Notebook: Harvest Moon
Learn why the Harvest Moon only appears larger than other full moons in this edition of the Astronomer's Notebook.

How the Weather Works
by Michael AllabyDesigned for the whole family to enjoy together, this is a fascinating introduction to meteorological phenomena from what causes them to how experts forecast when they will occur. It contains hundreds of stimulating hands-on experiments, projects, and demonstrations...

Great Chile Book
Great Chile Book By Mark Miller. A full-color chile pepper handbook that makes a great companion to your favorite cookbooks. Covers 100 peppers (50 dried and 50 fresh) with color photographs, hotness scale, and brief description. 4 X 10 inches,...

Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm
Burt's most popular product, chocked full of pain relieving protective ingredients to help soothe cracked, chapped or burning lips. A must-have for all types of weather days. Great gift.

Jim Beam Sauces
It is hard to find a better combination than between smooth Jim Beam and grilling out! These 4 high quality grilling sauces are the perfect addition to ribs, chicken or beef....Buy all 4 and not only save, but get the...

Original Grill Companion
The Original Grill Companion is a new and improved gift basket full of all you need to become a master barbequer. All the essentials are here, Walkerswood Jerk, Daddy Sam's BBQ, Trinidad Tropical and Roadhouse BBQ. In addition you will...

In The Woods Book Series
Enjoy the photographic fantasies and delightful tales of these delightful children's books created by noted wildlife photographers, Carl R. Sams II and Jean Stoick. These hardcover books make a perfect gift for children of all ages.First Snow in the Woods:...

Cone-I-Vore
CONE-I-VORE®, now there is finally a tool for picking up pinecones and much, much more!CONEIVORE® allows you to pick up many things quickly and easily without bending over.The Coneivore holds about 18 to 20 cones, and is able to pick...

Currahee Cookbook Stand
The Currahee Cookbook Stand has an angled top shelf to hold your cookbook when open and a full bottom shelf to store the your cookbook collection. This cookbook stand is made from reclaimed white pine barn timbers and it has...

Russian River Kitchen Island
This Spanish Mission style island has a full bottom shelf, a middle shelf made of real oak wine barrel stave's that holds up to 16 bottles of wine, and a top rack for wine glasses. Perfect for your family room,...

Farm-opoly
FARM-OPOLY, a down on the farm property trading game! Here's a property tradin' game for farmers or those who just think farmin' is cool! It's life down on the farm where players increase their profits by collecting acres...

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...

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

Vinegar Rocks!
January 12, 2008 12:02 AM

Cleaning Products Exposed!
July 8, 2008 1:33 PM

April Full Moon
April 17, 2008 6:18 PM

How to Determine a Full Moon?
October 24, 2007 11:10 AM

Full Wolf Moon
January 22, 2008 9:33 AM

Harvest Full Moon
September 26, 2007 8:27 AM

Full Moon.... What Happens?
July 18, 2008 8:45 AM

Strawberry Moons....Forever
June 18, 2008 12:30 PM

Animals and the Full Moon
February 28, 2008 10:18 AM

Spectacular Night Sky
February 20, 2008 8:41 AM

Cold Full Moon
December 21, 2007 6:42 PM

Last night's Lunar Eclipse was ...
February 21, 2008 2:58 PM

Easter
March 5, 2008 1:15 PM

Hunter's Full Moon
October 26, 2007 9:26 AM

May Changes Everything
May 14, 2008 2:19 PM

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

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

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

Water
October 19, 2007 9:49 AM

Controlling Food Costs
June 10, 2008 3:16 PM

Best Summer Tips
May 13, 2008 3:18 PM

Heating With Wood
July 22, 2008 1:16 PM

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

Rainbows
July 2, 2008 3:13 PM

Abe Lincoln Day
August 22, 2007 10:30 AM

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

Monday Mind Mover
August 21, 2006 11:29 AM

Hanging Basket Plant Care Tips
August 2, 2006 8:05 AM

The Moon in My Mirror and the Man in the Moon
September 15, 2005 8:56 AM

ADD YOUR SENTENCE & BECOME ONE OF OUR AUTHORS: Story Quilt #2: New Year's Day Night Sleep Out
April 20, 2006 5:18 PM

Curing the common cold
September 28, 2006 12:24 PM

Strawberry Spring
June 11, 2007 8:02 AM

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

Butterfly Garden
July 19, 2006 7:56 AM

Itching for Blackberries
July 13, 2005 4:53 PM

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

Pumpkins and October
October 9, 2007 11:50 AM

Harvesting and Drying Herbs
October 4, 2005 9:12 AM

Muffin Firestarters: A Good Gift and Way to Start a Fire
January 25, 2006 1:07 PM

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

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

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

Best Ways to Celebrate Memorial Day Indoors (in case it rains)
May 19, 2008 8:17 AM

New Season for Farmers' Almanac TV
January 3, 2007 10:51 AM

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

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

Dates and Times of Full Moons in 2007 and 2008
Here are the dates, names, and times (EDT) of full moons in 2007 and 2008 from the Farmers' Almanac. Have you ever wondered why full Moons were given these names? Click here and get the fascinating facts! Remember, 2008 Farmers'...

What is a "Blue Moon"?
For more than half a century, whenever two full Moons appeared in a single month (which happens on average every 2 1/2 to 3 years), the second has been christened a "Blue Moon." In our lexicon, we describe an unusual...

Full Moon Names and Their Meanings
View More Farmers' Almanac TV Videos » Full Moon names date back to Native Americans, of what is now the northern and eastern United States. The tribes kept track of the seasons by giving distinctive names to each recurring full...

Material Specifications
Farmers Almanac Advertising The following information is provided to assist advertising agencies and graphic designers in preparing and submitting advertising material to the Farmers' Almanac.Advertising Options...

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...

Meteor Showers
View More Farmers' Almanac TV Videos » 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...

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...