Make Your Own Tea
Next time you're in the mood for a cup of hot or cold tea, why not head to your garden? Herbal teas can be mad from herbs grown in your backyard or patio.

Why Vote on a Tuesday?
What's wrong with Sunday? Ever wonder why we head to the polls on a Tuesday in November?

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.

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.

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.

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

Preventing Motion Sickness
Tips to make that holiday flight (or boat ride) a lot smoother.

Health and Medical Hints from 1901
Ever been told to chew on a roasted onion for a headache? Prescribed a daily bath? Check out these natural tips and medical hints from the 1901 Farmers' Almanac.

How Much Daylight are We Really Saving?!

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

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."

Preventing Snoring
There are several at home snoring remedies that may restore harmony to your bedroom.

4 Ways to Make Winter More Fun
Cabin fever taking over your home? Check out out top 4 ways to make winter more fun.

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.

Breathe Easier With The Right Paint
Not all paint is created equally. Some paints can adversely impact indoor air quality and cause health problems.

Sore Throat Secrets
Stop the pain in your throat by trying some of these home remedies.

Move Over Daylight – Here Comes Standard Time
It's time to change the clocks.

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?

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

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?

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

How did that man get in the moon?
We've all heard of the man in the moon, but do you how this legend started?

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

Buy New and Save Money!
Energy efficient appliances are now easy to find, and they can save you money.

New or Used Cars?
When it comes to sticking to your budget, it's tough to beat the value of a good, used car. As with any purchase, the more you know the better your experience will be.

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

Why do Graduates wear Robes?
It's graduation season! Check out the colorful history and reason for wearing robes during ceremonies.

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

Wedding Traditions…Where Did They Come From?
If you're planning a winter wedding, you may want to read up on a few of these traditons.

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.

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

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.

Fall Forecast Looks Wet
Soggy season could hamper leaf peeking

Look -- It's a Shooting Star!
Don't miss one of the year's best meteor showers. The Perseids peak August 12.

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

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?

Healthy Hints for Better Hair
Learn when's the best day to cut your hair. Did you know there is a certain time in the month that's better for cutting your hair? Find out why and what days are best this month.

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

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?

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.

Timely Tips About Ticks
Tick season is upon us! Find out what you should do if you find a tick on you.

Olympic Traditions: One World, One Dream
The 2008 Summer Olympic Games begin August 8 in Beijing and will carry on centuries of tradition.

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

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

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

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.

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.

Grilled Lobster
Start your warm summer days with this simple dish

Texas Coleslaw
This coleslaw has a bit of a garlicky bite to it. Add some corn to bump up the color and crispness!

Visual Journey: Dogfish Head Craft Brewery
Take a musical tour of the Dogfish Head Craft Brewery in Milton, Delaware, one of the most popular and cutting-edge microbreweries in the nation.

Dogfish Head: Extreme Brewing
Sam Calagione, Founder of Dogfish Head Craft Brewery in Milton Delaware, has taken the age-old craft of brewing beer to an extreme level.

Season Two
Episode 3
In Cooperstown the Main Street is the heart of the community. We look inside this Norman Rockwell storybook town. Dogfish Head Brewery make "off-centered ales for off-centered people," by creating crazy mad up styles that challenge your perception of what...

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 Tote
It's in the Bag!Next time you head to the store, bring our new Farmers' Almanac Insulated bag! Helps reduce the amount of paper and plastic bags you use, PLUS it's insulated! This special bag keeps food hot or cold for...

The Difference Between a Snail and a Slug….
June 22, 2006 2:33 PM

Hot Oil Hair Treatment and Bath Recipe
August 11, 2008 11:49 PM

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

On the Road With the Head Farmhand - Post #1
October 13, 2006 10:06 AM

On the Road With The Head Farmhand - Post #2
October 14, 2006 8:38 PM

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

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

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

Final Thoughts From Farm Aid
October 2, 2006 6:36 PM

Keep Everyone Smiling During Thanksgiving
November 15, 2006 4:25 PM

Farm Aid 2006 - Backstage with Willie Nelson and Danielle Evin
September 30, 2006 5:20 PM

Random Acts of Green-Ness
January 10, 2008 12:09 AM

What does coffee have to do with the weather?
September 21, 2007 11:26 AM

The Snow “Dance”
January 15, 2008 10:13 AM

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

Stinging Caterpillars
August 11, 2006 10:04 AM

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

Miscellaneous Cooking, Kitchen and Other Tips
August 30, 2005 3:24 PM

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

Ice Storms
December 11, 2007 1:25 PM

Tommy Linstroth
Watch Tommy in Home ECOnomics » Tommy is the head of Sustainable Initiatives for Melaver, Inc. His career has spanned the private, academic, and non-profit sectors from the west coast to the east, where he presently oversees the scope...