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.

Never Sneeze into Your Hand
Tips to Fend Off Germs Naturally 10 tips that help get rid of germs that may cause

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.

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.

Keep Ants Out Of Your Home
Are the ants marching in? Learn smart living tips on ways to naturally keep these pests from invading your kitchen and home.

How to Use your Watch as a Compass
In a pinch? Need to figure out which way is north? Check out this helpful hint.

Which way is North?
Use your watch to find out. Learn how to use your watch as a compass.

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

The Art of Kissing a Woman
First published in the 1896 Farmers' Almanac Although times have changed, kissing hasn't. Here is some timeless advice from the 1896 Farmers' Almanac.

Hurricane Tips: How To Be Prepared!
Being prepared before and during a hurricane can mean the difference between life and death. Check out these essential tips and keep them in a handy place.

A Thorny Problem
Musk Thistle Plants: How to Control This Prolific Weed How to prevent and get rid of this European import.

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

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.

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

Harvesting Tips For Watermelon and Corn on the Cob
Check our hints for harvesting two favorite summer vegetables-- watermelon and corn on the cob right here.

Do Stars Really Twinkle?
How about planets? Have you ever star gazed and noticed that the stars seem to be blinking at you? Do they really twinkle?

Test Your Food Trivia
Strange but true food facts. See how many you know.

Cold is the Night
When the Stars Shine Bright Is there any truth to this weather lore? And how come the stars seem brighter in colder months?

Is El Niño a theory or a proven fact?
The Paita sailors, who frequently navigate along the coast in small craft, either to the north or the south of that port, name this countercurrent the current of "El Niño" (the child Jesus) because it has been observed to appear immediately after Christmas.

Seven Natural Ways to Soothe Sunburn
Sunburn can catch you off guard, even when you use sun block. Here are some natural ways to help east the pain of sunburned skin.

Be Prepared for Winter Storms
First appearing in the 2005 Farmers' Almanac 10 tips to help you prepare for a big snow storm.

What are Latkes?
Here is an old-fashioned dish that is associated with Hanukkah. It is also easy to prepare.

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.

Decorating the Christmas Tree
Decorating the Christmas tree can be traced back to the 7th century. A wide variety of decorations, including tinsel made with real silver, have been used over the centuries. Here are a few ideas for making your tree special.

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.

Why is the Sun up so early on June 14th?
Earliest sunrise this year. Did you know that on June 14th the Sun will rise earliest ever this year? Find out why here.

Fall Forecast Looks Wet
Soggy season could hamper leaf peeking

The Stories Behind Food Names
What did gambling have to do with sandwiches?

Tornado Survival Tips
First appearing in the 2005 Farmers' Almanac What to do before and during

Valentine's Trivia
According to legend, a women who sees a sparrow overhead on Valentine's Day will marry a poor man.

First Solar Eclipse in 2 Years!
This Friday, August 1, 2008 There will be a total eclipse of the sun this Friday. Find out more from Farmers' Almanac experts.

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

The Origin of the Christmas Card

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Chinese Pork with Peppers
Perfect for having friends over, prepare ahead for less stress.

Yogurt Pie
Summer is here, and it is time for the easiest, most delicious, low-fat dessert!

White Bread
This will remind you of Grandma's homemade bread, but you'll be making it!

Potato Latke Recipe
Here is an old fashioned Eastern European dish that should be revived. It is nourishing and easy to prepare, and a platter of these - served with sour cream and applesauce - is wonderful!

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Don't throw away those seeds! They can be turned into a tasty, healthy snack.

Everlasting Bran Muffins

Gazpacho Soup Recipe
For this Spanish recipe, it is convenient to have a hand mixer with chopping blades, a food processor or a blender. This gazpacho can be garnished with minced vegetables and parsley or a dollop of sour cream.

Cider Vinegar BBQ Sauce Recipe
This hand-crafted barbecue sauce recipe is is a snap to whip up.

Green Cleaners - Mother Earth Minute with Bryan Welch
No one would ever eat something that they clean with ... Would they? Bryan Welch reveals some non-toxic lternatives to traditional cleaning products.

Honey Hand Soap
These gentle Honey Hand Soaps are inspired by the extraordinary goodness found in nature. Naturally-based, coconut-derived cleansers create a kinder, gentler lather without harsh detergents. 8oz pump bottle.Available in two scents. Tupelo Honey and Orange Blossom.

Tub and Tile-
soap scum remover
EcoDiscoveries is the only safe and effective solution for soap scum. The organic salts in Tub & Tile scrub away build-up with ease. You'll be safe from soap scum and chlorine cleaners for ever. Safe has a tough side.

Honey Gift Pack
This sampler pack includes a 3 oz tupelo honey jar, a 2 oz travel tin candle, a lip balm tin and a 1.5 oz honey soap in a wooden crate.

Original Magnolia Square Wreath
Our original collection is year after year our very best seller. Fresh cut stems from cultivated magnolia trees off the family farm are hand-crafted into these timeless decorations.

Savannah Bee Hand Lotion Magnolia
A lightweight, non-greasy lotion that is packed with some of the most beneficial ingredients nature has to offer. Royal jelly and honey nourish the hands while pecan and sweet almond oil moisturize. All of these benefits combined with...

Beeswax Hand Cream 1 Oz
Beeswax and Royal jelly are nature's answer to dry skin-replenishing lost moisture and nourishing skin with essential nutrients. We've supplemented these ingredients with softening Pecan and Sweet Almond Oils, along with anti oxidizing Blueberry and Southern Muscadine grape extracts...

Farmers' Almanac Suede Ice Scraper Mitt
Keep your hands toasty on those frosty mornings with our special Mitt Ice Scraper. The suede mitt has pile lining to keep your hand warm and dry on cold winter mornings. The heavy-duty, 11 1/2" ice scraper has a 5"...

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...

Body Care for Busy Bees
The perfect gift for busy lifestyles, this cosmetic case embellished with the Savannah Bee logo is filled with travel sizes of our finest natural body care products including softening body lotion, body wash made with honey and almond milk, beeswax...

Garden-opoly
Each player buys garden favorites, collects Clay Pots and trades them in for Greenhouses. Sounds easy enough - but add aphid infestation, water bills and a dandelion outbreak and it becomes a little more difficult... and a lot more...

Cedar Tree Sachets
August 11, 2008 11:46 PM

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

Does that come in Green? Greener Home Improvement Tips
August 21, 2008 9:48 AM

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

Those Darn Ants
July 28, 2008 2:55 PM

Getting Rid of Ants
March 28, 2008 4:04 PM

An Ant Invasion
April 1, 2008 11:52 AM

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

Value of "old" Almanacs
July 8, 2008 11:27 AM

Harvest Full Moon
September 26, 2007 8:27 AM

indian Summer
September 28, 2007 5:41 AM

Hurricane Survival
August 21, 2007 9:59 AM

Big Snow - Little Snow
September 22, 2006 8:32 AM

Bedbugs
April 7, 2008 11:27 AM

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

A Reader Recalls Being Struck by Lightning
April 30, 2007 8:32 AM

Buried Head First - A Matter of Survival
February 22, 2008 10:36 AM

Heating With Wood
July 22, 2008 1:16 PM

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

Gift Mitts – All Through the House & Garden
December 19, 2005 1:10 AM

Gift Ideas for Those Away From Home
August 11, 2006 11:46 AM

Fighting Germs and Winter Illnesses
January 6, 2006 2:03 PM

Hints on getting the perfect strawberries
May 31, 2005 6:39 PM

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

Home Remedies for Canker Sores and Fever Blisters
September 2, 2005 8:40 AM

All About Dairy Cows
August 8, 2006 12:11 PM

Stinging Caterpillars
August 11, 2006 10:04 AM

Ice Cream Social
August 7, 2006 5:27 PM

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

Late Winter (March) Pruning
March 6, 2006 2:17 PM

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

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

Itching for Blackberries
July 13, 2005 4:53 PM

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

Daylight Saving Time (and other debates throughout the years)
September 12, 2006 9:12 AM

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

Hurricane Tips
BEFORE HURRICANE SEASON:•Develop or review a family hurricane safety plan. •Learn safe routes inland. •Find out where official shelters are located. •Ensure that you have enough nonperishable food and water on hand. IF A HURRICANE WATCH HAS BEEN...

Farmers' Almanac TV Vision
Today, “TV” is a misnomer. Sure, TV is still television, but it also encompasses the Internet and IPTV, TiVo and on-Demand programming, streaming video, digital cable and direct broadcast satellite, cell phone downloads, DVDs, podcasts, and… ...