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Good Manners in the Great Outdoors
Help keep nature beautiful. Get outside and enjoy it, but be polite about it.

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

May is Great for Mercury Watching
Are you ready for some night sky fun? Be sure to find out what’s happening and how you may be able to easily recognize this planet in the night sky.

Traveling Green on Your Honeymoon
5 Great Green Travel Tips Going green doesn't have to mean sacrificing luxury. Check out these helpful green hints.

How to Pick the Freshest Fruits and Vegetables
Here are some great tips to memorize on ways to choose the freshest fruits and veggies.

Fresh From the Farmers’ Almanac Kitchen: Recipes From the Garden
Try these great recipes for summer fresh vegetables and herbs.

A Great GREEN Idea Could Get You Some GREEN
Learn more about the Best "Greenified" Business Idea Contest and how you can enter.

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

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

What are northern lights?
When can they be seen? Fall is a great time to get out and look for the northern lights. But just what are these colors in the sky?

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.

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.

Top Feel Good Gifts For Mom
Make her, the earth, and you feel good. The secret to a great Mother's Day Gift is giving from the heart. Check out our earth-friendly, thoughtful ideas here.

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.

The Great Pumpkin Raft Race!
Ever try floating a pumpkin? How about floating in a pumpkin? Check out this creative and timely pumpkin paddling race.

Parsley Growing Like a Weed?
Easy ways to preserve an abundant herb crop. Herbs are great year-round. Here are some easy ways to preserve your herb crop this summer.

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

Relief from Dandruff
Getting relief from dandruff can be hard at times. Below are a few home remedies that may help an often embarrassing condition.

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

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.

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

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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.

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

Snow in the Forecast?
Learn what the different snow terms mean. Weather forecasters use many terms when predicting snow --showers, flurries, blizzard, etc. Learn what they mean here.

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Fall Forecast Looks Wet
Soggy season could hamper leaf peeking

Memorable Thanksgiving Weather
The first Thanksgiving in Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1621 was blessed with pleasant weather. But since then, other Thanksgiving holidays have not always enjoyed such fair conditions.

Do Tornadoes Travel Counter Clockwise?
10 facts about tornadoes that you should know.

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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.

Can Cats and Dogs Predict Earthquakes?
Can cats and dogs really forewarn people of an upcoming weather or seismic event?

Predictions Ring True: Almanac accuracy from last winter!
For almost 200 years, the Farmers’ Almanac has been providing valuable long-range weather outlooks. Many people question how accurate our forecasts can be. Read on.

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

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

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.

Is There Life On Mars?
You've heard of the "man on the moon" but what about "man on mars?" Read about the idea of a man on mars here.

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.

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?


Recycle Those Holiday Cards!
Instead of throwing those treasured holiday cards in the garbage, why not make them into something useful?

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.

Canned vs. Fresh Pumpkin: Big Cost Savings
By preparing fresh pumpkin, you'll get plenty of pumpkin for your pumpkin recipes and dollars in your pocket.

Top Six Favorite July Things To Do
July is a fun time for many things. Check out our top six picks here.

What Is Snow?
For some areas, it’s time to break out the snow shovel. Here are a few facts to think about when you clear the driveway.

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

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Farmers' Almanac Tips
For a sustainable, more enjoyable, December

Gingersnaps Galore
With a few gingersnap cookies, you can turn ordinary pancakes, muffins and other foods into festive holiday treats with the wonderful gingersnap flavor.

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.

Need More Sleep?
Do you have trouble getting or staying asleep? Here are some easy yet useful tips that may help you get a good night's rest.

What are star clusters?
Ever hear of a star cluster? Find out what a star cluster is.

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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.

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

Helpful Holiday Hints
To make Thanksgiving more memborable The holidays can be a crazy time of year. Check out some of our favorite helpful hints for ways to make this holiday better.

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.


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Secret Ingredients for Better Tasting Dishes
Almanac Approved!

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

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.

Exploring Different Varieties of Honey
Here are some facts about honey that may delight you.

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.

In Like a Lion out Like A Lamb?
Is this saying true? Is there a balancing out of good vs. bad weather in a month?

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.

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?

What is heat lightning?
Heat lightning is common during the summer months. Learn what causes it and why you can see it.

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

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.

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Top Five Foods For Picnics and Cookouts
(And Some Tasty Recipes!) Cook up some fantastic foods this Memorial Day. Check out our favorites here.

Sick of Winter?
Warm up your home décor. Find out how to warm up your winter blues with some easy home decorating tips.

The BEES of War
Did you know that bees were once used as weapons in many wars?

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.

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.

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.

Don't Throw Out the Egg Carton
It Can Be Recycled For Many Household Uses Egg cartons make it easy to sort, organize and house screws and bolts. They have many other uses too.

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.

Easy Ways to Preserve Summer's Bounty
Learn how to enjoy fresh foods all year-long and save money while doing so!

Dental Tips George Washington Could’ve Used!
Learn how eating apples, figs, and strawberries can keep your teeth whiter and cleaner.

How did Labor Day become a holiday?
September 3rd is Labor Day this year. Ever wonder how this day became a holiday?

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.

Easy Yet Important Ways to Save Money
From the Farmers’ Almanac Check out some of our timely tips on ways to cut costs.

No lie George, here’s a good cherry pie!
Cherries are almost as popular as our first president. But are they nutritious? Do they really help lower cholesterol?

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

A Peanut A Day
March is national peanut month. Find out why you should incorporate peanuts into your daily diet.

Celebrate Grandparents September 7
Sunday, September 7 is Grandparents' Day. Take time to show grandparents how much they are loved.

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.

6 Good Reasons to Use Lemons for Better Health
Did you know lemons can help cure acne AND purify blood? Check out these healthy uses for lemons.

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

Sunflowers: More than a Beautiful Flower
Tips for harvesting, drying and roasting sunflower seeds.

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

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

Health Benefits of Strawberries
Strawberries not only look like a fruity heart-shaped valentine, they are filled with unusual phytonutrients that love to promote your health.

Natural Remedies for Life's Natural Itches
Looking for a natural way to soothe a rash, stop poison ivy from itching, or keep bug bites from bugging you? Check out some natural remedies that really work.

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

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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.

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

You Say Tomato, I Say Let’s Eat!
Red, ripe tomatoes are abundant right now. Try these delicious recipes, and enjoy the health benefits!

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.

11 Smart Ways to Make Your Money Last Longer
The cost of living is rising! Here are some of our favorite cost-cutting, penny-pinching tips from past editions of the Farmers’ Almanac:

8 Things to do on Thanksgiving Besides Watch Football
The meal is complete, the dishes are done and it’s time to be with family and friends. Now what?

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

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

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.

Too Busy to Exercise? Think Again.
Simple Ways to Sneak in Exercise. Life is busy, but exercise is important. Check out our easy ways to sneak in some exercise.

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.

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

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

Perfect Father's Day Foods
Treat dad to a special dinner or lunch. Check out these delicious dad-approved recipes.

The Many Helpful Uses of Baking Soda
Baking soda can help clean your dishes, fruits and vegetables, as well as help out with other household chores.

Farmers' Almanac Readers Name Apple Pie as our National Dessert
There are many symbols we use to help represent the US and what we stand for. But what about dessert? In 2001, we asked this very question.

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.

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

Say “I Do” to Green: Earth-Friendly Tips for Your Wedding Day
Move over "white." Green is becoming the color of weddings. Learn how to turn your wedding green.

Dinner In a Flash
Think you don't have time to cook a good dinner? Think again!

“See” the Importance of Eye Health
When was the last time you had your eyes checked?

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.

Beating the Back-To-School Blues
Going back to school can be stressful. Find out how to help your kids make a smooth transition.

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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.

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

How Do Volcanoes Affect Our Weather?
With all of the debris that volcanoes put in the air and the land, what if anything do these volcanic eruptions do to our weather?

Natural Remedies for Stress
Learn how to avoid and deal with stress. Life's hectic pace and routines can add stress to your everyday life. Discover natural ways to avoid stress and learn how to unwind if it gets to you.

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.

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.

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


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.

Key Health Benefits of Stretching to Increase Flexibility
Stretching can improve oxygen flow, relax your muscles and improve your posture!

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!

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.

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.

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

Recipes

Lasagna
This is a wonderful lasagna recipe.

Bread Stuffing
Delicious and super simple to make! This is the stuffing to make if you're looking for simplicity in your stuffing.


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.

Kelle Carter's Sugar Pumpkin Pie
Small Sugar Pumpkin is an heirloom pumpkin dating back to the 1800's. Dependable and easy to grow, it boasts high quality, stringless, thick, sweet flesh that is great for making pies. Organic seeds are available from Seeds of Change at www.seedsofchange.com.

Apple, Celery, Nut Salad
This traditional apple, walnut and chopped celery salad is great with chicken.

Sweet Three Bean Salad
This classic three bean salad makes a great addition to any meal.

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

Spinach Salad
Spinach salad makes for a great starter or even a meal by itself. A little French Feta Cheese will add an extra kick!

Pumpkin Orange Squares
Great recipe that is good with ice cream, or sold at a bazaar! These are good any time of year.

Festive Glazed Ham
A dish that is incredibly easy to prepare, and yet great tasting. Stud with cloves for a festive look.

French Style Fish Fillets
Try this recipe for a great way to eat fresh fish.

Kettle Corn
Here’s an old-fashioned favorite and great for snacking on while watching a movie or curling up in front of the fireplace. Enjoy!

Low Country Boil
A Southern tradition, this simple and hearty one-pot meal is great to serve for a variety of occasions.

Pumpkin Pecan Apple Cake
A great twist on a holiday pie. That will surely make your mouth water.

Crab Pate
Delicious starter served with hot brown toast or great for a typical days lunch

Apple Spiced Muffins
These are great any time of year. Plus, they’ll leave your house smelling divine.

Baked Apple and Carrot Slices
This side dish is great served with pork, ham, or sausages.

Pumpkin Gratin
A great side dish that pairs well with roasted pork loin.

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

Baked Pineapple
This great side dish works really well with pork.

Tomato Halves with Herbs
This is a great recipe with an endless number of uses!

Videos

Weather Wisdom: The Alberta Clipper
When weathermen refer to "an Alberta Clipper," do you know what they're referring to? Farmers' Almanac TV explains in this installment of Weather Wisdom.

Weather Wisdom: Lake Effect Snow
Find out what causes these fast-forming snowsqualls with Weather Wisdom from Farmers' Almanac T.V.

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

Hints & Tips: Skiddish Coat Hangers
A great tip for keeping hangers sliding smooth on closet rods.

PCC Natural Markets
When we dropped in on PCC Natural Markets, we not only discovered a great selection of healthy foods, we also uncovered a business with a community focus that's bringin Seattle grocery shoppers together.

Recipes: Apple Dumplings
Check out this great recipe for apple dumplings.

Verlyn Klinkenborg: A Rural Life
Verlyn Klinkenborg, writer and editor for the New York Times, leads a life of paradox: half the time in the great metropolis as a newspaper man, the other half as a farmer in upstate New York.

Products

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,...

2009 Gift Edition Farmers Almanac
The Perfect Gift for Any Occasion!Celebrate 2009 with a special hardbound edition of the 2009 Farmers' Almanac. Covered in a leather-like hardbound cover, with beautiful gold-edging the 2009 Gift Edition Farmers' Almanac is a keepsake for years to come....

2009 Personalized Farmers' Almanac
The Perfect Gift for Any Occasion!Celebrate 2009 with a special hardbound edition of the 2009 Farmers' Almanac. Covered in a leather-like hardbound cover, with beautiful gold-edging the 2009 Gift Edition Farmers' Almanac is a keepsake for years to come....

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 Wann sings Jim Wann Pardon my Southern Accent Vol. 2
Great original songs with Jim's vocals, fabulous musicians: John Jennings, guitar (Mary Chapin Carpenter); Tim Weil, keyboards (Broadway's RENT); Don Dixon, bass, Bland Simpson, piano (KING MACKEREL); and others.

Peggy post wedding planner and Emily Post wedding Etiquette
This combination of books will help you plan your wedding as well as teach you the proper etiquette. A great tool for the bride to be.

Festive Fall Wreath
Enjoy this festive wreath with a fun punch of color on your front door. Fall leaves, hydrangeas, twigs and black broomcorn bring loads of warmth to this dried collection. Great for the entire autumn season.Shipping has been included.

Peggy Post's Wedding Planner
Peggy Post's Wedding Planner by Peggy Post is a great planning tool for your wedding. Charts and checklists are all neatly packaged with pockets for orgainizing the thousands of details that brides and grooms must address before the big...

Original Magnolia 10' Garland
This 10 ft. magnolia garland is a great decoration for the holidays. This handmade garland will spruce up any pillar or railing during the winter season.Vibrant green magnolia leaves and their rich copper undersides contrast beautifully to create a...

Mama Bluebird Whirlygig
Ah, the responsibilities of parenthood! This fascinating Whirlygig finds Mama Bluebird offering a meal of tasty worms to her three chirping babies snugly nestled in their nest! This handmade, all-metal whirlygig comes with a three-part 47-inch high pole for easy...

Cardinal whirligig
Gaze at the beauty of Mama Cardinal carefully offering a meal to her nesting chicks with the Cardinal and Nestings Whirlygig!You'll enjoy watching the caring red mama bird move back and forth towards her babies as the power of the...

Udder Cream Gift Basket
Whenever you spend time outdoors or in, your skin is there with you head to toe, protecting your body from the elements and taking a beating. Udder Cream cures the chafing irritation & dry skin due to its restorative effect...

Farmers' Almanac Garden Tool Bag
Organize your gardening tools with our attractive and useful garden bag. Complete with 5 of the most needed garden tools: Trowel, cultivator, weeder, pruner, and 30 meters of garden twine with cutter.This water resistant, nylon bag makes gardening even more...

Pure Honey in a 12.6 oz Jar
Tasting a variety of honeys teaches you not only the uniqueness of each honey but also which honey type you love the most. Each honey is pure and delicious. The nectars of the specific flowers determines the color,...

Pure Honey in a 3 oz Jar
Tasting a variety of honeys teaches you not only the uniqueness of each honey but also which honey type you love the most. Each honey is pure and delicious. The nectars of the specific flowers determines the color,...

Pure Honey in a 20 oz Fluted Bottle
Ted Dennard first got interested in honey when he met an old beekeeper out in the boondocks south of Savannah named Roy Hightower details. Ted starting learning the mysteries of the trade, and the young man was hooked."Once you get...

Weather Chatter

Be Careful What You Wish For
December 17, 2007 3:14 PM

Mother Nature's Split Personality!
August 27, 2007 9:01 AM

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


Honey, My Snowblower is Clogged
January 3, 2008 3:58 PM

Winter Weather - The Latest
October 10, 2007 10:46 AM

Frostbite Symptoms and Prevention
February 6, 2007 10:10 AM

Why is Ice Slippery?
January 15, 2008 6:25 PM

Halloween After
November 1, 2007 11:54 AM

Water
October 19, 2007 9:49 AM

Summer Survival Tips
April 28, 2008 12:59 PM

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

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



Labor Day
August 30, 2008 11:52 AM

Wedding Contest Results Coming Soon
March 18, 2008 10:26 AM


New Website ... a Beautiful Thing.
August 13, 2007 10:41 AM

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

Hurricanes
September 2, 2008 3:00 PM

Mercury and CFL Bulbs
September 4, 2008 2:36 PM

Nightmare Wedding Day?
January 14, 2008 3:59 PM


NOAA vs Farmers' Almanac
October 25, 2007 11:23 AM

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

Weed Proof Your Garden
June 9, 2008 10:08 AM

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

Summer Safety & The Weather
May 2, 2008 3:53 PM

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

Winter Officially Arrives Saturday
December 18, 2007 4:04 PM

Salt and Christmas Trivia
December 10, 2007 11:56 AM

Farmers' Almanac TV
August 14, 2007 9:35 AM


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


Where's Winter?
December 15, 2006 9:22 AM

The Big Myth Is Coming?
March 19, 2008 11:40 AM

Living to be Really, Really Old
April 21, 2008 10:00 AM

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

Weather and Outdoor Events
July 9, 2008 10:50 AM

Spiders and Winter Weather
August 17, 2007 11:54 AM

Farmers' Almanac Winter Predictions
August 25, 2008 1:27 PM

North Star
November 8, 2007 10:54 AM

What's In a name?
August 28, 2008 4:32 PM

Less Stress at Christmas
November 28, 2007 1:37 PM

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

The Milky Way - A Deep Question
February 5, 2008 9:28 AM

Living Life Better
June 25, 2008 2:03 PM

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

Rainbows
July 2, 2008 3:13 PM

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

Cold, Ice, Snow, Oh My!
December 16, 2006 7:09 AM

Christmas In July
July 17, 2008 2:49 PM

Solar Cycle 24
September 6, 2007 9:28 AM

Ten of the Worst Tornadoes
February 8, 2008 10:25 AM

Lightning Awareness
April 27, 2007 10:04 AM

Healing Power of Marigold
July 29, 2008 2:52 PM

Ice Storms
December 11, 2007 1:25 PM

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

Blog

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

Cooking Outside the Bread Box
September 5, 2005 10:28 PM

Recycling Envelopes and Greeting Cards
December 28, 2005 12:38 PM


Gardener’s Soap Recipe
June 21, 2006 8:04 AM

Time to Think Locally
March 26, 2008 10:22 AM

In Awe of Pumpkins
October 13, 2006 8:34 AM

Favorite Vegetables to Grow
May 15, 2008 2:39 PM


Flower and Plant Exchange
May 8, 2006 7:23 AM


Joke - Football and Blondes
September 6, 2005 9:37 AM


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

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

50th Wedding Anniversary Ideas
September 7, 2005 9:56 PM

A Cow's Best Friend?!
April 3, 2008 4:06 PM

Recycling Tips for the Kitchen
August 24, 2005 8:50 AM


Farm Aid 2006 - Great Balls of Fire!
September 30, 2006 8:23 PM

Patriot Day - 5th Anniversary
September 11, 2006 11:01 AM

Make Moving Easier on Yourself
July 18, 2005 10:19 AM

The National Show
April 12, 2006 8:58 PM




Warming Spices
February 1, 2006 2:33 PM

Hummingbird Nectar & Feeder Tips
July 10, 2006 9:15 AM

Easiest Ever Flower Wreath
May 12, 2006 11:53 AM


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


Labor Day - Already?!
August 28, 2008 11:44 AM

Tips for a Safe Garage
May 17, 2006 12:54 PM

Potted Easter Lily Care
April 12, 2006 7:59 AM




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


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


Healthy Uses for Lemons
August 14, 2006 12:07 PM





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

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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...

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 Testimonials
Our readers say it best! As North America's Favorite Farmers Almanac, we receive tons of letters, emails, and phone calls from readers and fans. Here are a fews of our favorite comments:Dear Almanac,I absolutely love you magazine and now I...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...