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

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.

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

Kindling a Fire
Need ideas for kindling a fire?

Beat the Heat: Must Know Tips
Prevent Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke The temperature is rising! Be prepared! Here are some useful tips and natural ways to avoid heat-related health issues.

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

When is the Earth Closest to the Sun?
When it's a hot summer day, it often feels like the sun is just an arm's throw away. It's not.

7 Easy Ways to Make Your Roses Last Longer
Find out how to keep your flowers blooming longer.

Lips Parched? Try This Natural Balm
Instead of purchasing lip balm at the store, try making your own. It's easy.

Learn How to Prepare Onions
First appearing in the 2005 Farmers' Almanac A few ways to prepare onions and avoid. Read More

Blanching Basics for Vegetables
You can still keep vegetables and fruits fresh tasting, even if you freeze them. Learn how.

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.

Cooking tips from Grandma Blanche Bianco
Wonder how to deglaze a pan or make bechamel sauce? Grandma Bianco has passed on a few tips for those who may be a bit new to the kitchen.

Grandma's Cooking How-to's
If you are experimenting with some new recipes this month, check out these "how-to"s from Grandma Blanche Bianco. She'll teach how to boil pasta, make bechamel sauce and more.

Top 10 reasons to cut your own tree
Want to gather the family and cut down your own tree?

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

Recycle Your Christmas Tree
The holidays are here, and so is one of the best times of the year for watching your waste.

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

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

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.

Hush Puppies
This little round ball of fried dough has a unique, and potentially sad, origin.

Make Your Own Herbal Vinegar
Easy and Tasty Suggestions Tired of just plain vinegar? Looking for some good reasons to plant herbs? Check out these easy ways to make herbal vinegar.

8 Smarter Ways to Use Your Microwave
Find out how to make your microwave work for you.

Cooking Terminology and Methods
Dredge or dunk? Slice or Julienne? Not everyone knows the difference.

What is a Scoville Scale?
Wondering how to rate the heat level of various types of chile peppers? Try using a Scoville scale.

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.

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

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."

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.

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.

Fall Garden Cleanup Checklist
Here’s a basic checklist to use as you put your gardens to bed for the year.

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

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?

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

A Gardener's Guide to Frost
How to predict when it's coming and what to do about it It's almost fall. Temperatures begin to cool down, but your gardens still look so nice. How do you know when frost may hit and if it will harm your plants? Learn the signs and precautions you should take.

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.

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.

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.

Make Your Own Eggnog
Recipe and More! Make your own eggnog this holiday season. It's fun, easy and tasty.

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?

Make Your 12 Days of Christmas More GREEN
12 Earth-Friendly Tips Learn how to make the 12 days of Christmas a little more green. Check out our easy but useful tips 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.

What are frostbite and hypothermia?
The cold weather is here. Learn how to recognize and protect you and your loved ones from frostbite and hypothermia.

How long does a star last in outer space?
Does it ever explode? Ever wonder how old a star is? Or if it ever explodes? Read on for the answers and more star-filled information.

Cooking with Warming Spices
Learn how to warm yourself up from the inside out by adding these spices to your menu.

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

The Magic of Vanilla
Vanilla is a wonderful flavor. It's used in many recipes, but did you know that it also has many other uses?

Wedding Contest Results?!
Winners, Lore, and More! Farmers' Almanac Worst Wedding Weather Contest voting is over. Learn how our Top Ten campaigned for the most votes, and when the winning couple will be announced.

5 Secrets to Spice Up Your Gardens
Want to try something new in the garden this year? Check out these ideas that will add a little pizazz to your gardens.

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.

Life, Liberty, and (Iced) Coffee for All!
Submit your Iced Coffee Recipe and Learn Coffee's History Share your best iced coffee recipes with us and learn all about coffee in the U.S.

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

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.

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

The Summer Solstice: Facts and Folklore
The longest day of the year...at least for half of us.

Fourth of July SIZZLERS!
Top Ten HOTTEST Independence Days Fourth of July is a time for picnics, parades, and fireworks, but maybe not in these towns. Check out how HOT some places get during this patriotic holiday.

Fire Up the Grill

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.

Paella
This is a wonderful dish from my grandma, Blanche Bianco. It's pretty and you need just one pot.

Frosted Butter Cookies

Judys Carrot Cake
I have made this for church suppers. There is hardly any cake left. They always go back for seconds.

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.

Woodcock in Wild Mushroom Sauce Recipe
A fabulous recipe for a hunters wild game catch!

Crab Bisque

Seaview Crab Cakes
Drizzle with your favorite sauce, and garnish with greens.

Cherry Cream Tarts

Creme Brulee French Toast

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!"

Navy Bean Chowder

Oyster Bisque

Crab Soup

Roasted Pumpkin Salad
Eating this salad is a flavorful adventure

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

Sauerkraut Surprises

Chicken Cacciatore

Southern Fried Chicken Patties

Fruit Soup

Chocolate Mocha Punch
Having a frosty glass of this chocolate punch is almost like sipping a chocolate shake.

Baked Onion Soup
Bake with a topping of Parmesan cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and slices of French bread.

Asparagus with Lemon Crumb Topping
Looking for a new twist for asparagus? Surprise your guest with this recipe.

Creamy Rice Pudding (Kugel)
Here is a rich, comforting dessert from Eastern Europe. Its flavor comes from chewy raisins and fragrant nutmeg.

Grandma's Corn Chowder
This is a hearty and colorful milk-based chowder with celery, canned corn, and bacon.

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

Hot Pepper Jelly

Pork Mandarin

Barbecued Spareribs
Sweet and spicy barbecued spareribs with a touch of hot sauce.

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

Fancy Potatoes
This looks like a very fancy side dish, but is actually easy to do. Definitely a unique way to serve potatoes.

Corn and Sausage Chowder
Try this hearty one pot meal to stay warm!

Salmon Loaf

Breakfast Potato Omelet

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.

Stick Candy

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

Easy Hamburger Pasta Skillet
Penne is one of the most famous Italian pasta shapes.

Cream of Fresh Tomato Soup
Once you try this delightful version of tomato soup with the perfume of basil, you'll swear off canned tomato soup for good.

Basic Chicken Broth

Quick Zucchini Delight

Pumpkin Butter
This pumpkin butter is an excellent hostess present, and is a wonderful spread for pumpkin biscuits.

Fig Preserves

Candied Yams
Candied sweet potatoes are especially good with roasted turkey, and this recipe is extra good.

Green Tomato-Pepper Relish

Vegetable Soup

Roast Pork Loin

Beef Stroganoff
Beef and mushrooms cooked in sour cream and served over noodles, this classic recipe has proved itself time and time again.

Finger-tip Chocolate Tortes
So easy to fix — so sure to please! Start with a loaf pound cake, slice into layers, spread with frosting, slice crosswise — and you have a dainty, pick-up dessert.

American Pizza (Italian Pie)
You can make hot, fresh pizza just like the professionals do!

Cinnamon Glazed Carrots
This cinnamon glazed carrots recipe works well with pork.

Coke Salad

Spanish Eggs
This Spanish eggs recipe makes a delicious breakfast. Easy to make, the recipe calls for fresh ingredients to make this entree perfect.

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

Lobster Newburg

Easy Fried Rice
A fried rice that you can enjoy as is or load up with your favorite veggies or meat.

Polenta
Polenta is just cornmeal. It was something my mother made often. She made it instead of potatoes, and it was incredibly delicious. It is a dish that was quite common in Florence, her native region of Italy.

Tangy BBQ Sauce Recipe
This simple recipe has 9 ingredients and only takes 10 minutes!

Chicken Stir-Fry

Chocolate Chocolate Cake
This is the richest chocolate cake around.

Easy Fudge Brownies
When I think brownies, I think fudge. These were anything but. They satisfied the sweet tooth, and have you coming back for more.

Organic Broccolini & Spinach Soup

Speedy Curried Ham

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!

Tomato Meat Sauce
This is the basic tomato meat sauce that does not require making meatballs.

Jambalaya

Zucchini Fritters
Here's a tasty treat that's even better with grated cheese incorporated before frying.

Brunswick Stew
The aromatic signals that broadcast from a slow simmering Brunswick Stew brings everyone into the kitchen anxious for a taste.

Pickled Shrimp

Spinach Souffle'

Salmon Egg Foo Young

Butternut Squash and Roasted Garlic Soup
The soup is a lovely addition to Thanksgiving or other holiday meal.

Curried Citrus Chicken

Baked Potato Soup
A loaded baked potato soup recipe, this soup incorporates baking potatoes, bacon, cheese, sour cream, and other vegetables and seasonings.

Poached Salmon Steaks With Egg Sauce And Peas
Poached salmon with a rich egg sauce makes a lovely light lunch!

Cooked Custard Eggnog
This delicious recipe for eggnog is safe for anyone to drink because the eggs are cooked in a custard.

French-Style Beef Roast

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

Teriyaki Beef & Veggies

Easy Pumpkin Pie
A tasty holiday tradition made easy.

String Beans Marinara
A mouth watering dish Italian Style is delicious as is, but you can easily add other vegetables!

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

Creamed Spinach
Creamed spinach is highly nutritious and complements a multitude of entrées.

Pork Medallions with Pear-Cranberry Sauce
Sliced pork cooks faster than a whole tenderloin, and this pear- cranberry sauce not only has wonderful flavor, but it's also quick and easy.

Oyster Stew

Easy Chocolate/Peanut Butter Fudge

Leftover Macaroni and Ham Casserole
Here's a fabulous recipe using leftover Christmas foods like ham & macaroni.

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

Hershey's Chocolate Fudge Icing

Chilled Ruby Red Cider

Mexican Cornbread
This cornbread is moist and tasty with just a hint of heat!

Hot Cakes A La Henry
Cook over low to medium heat for two minutes, or until hotcakes have golden undersides.

Home ECOnomics: Light Bulbs
Looking to save on energy costs? Tommy Linstroth demonstrates the advantages of compact fluorescent light bulbs as a heat-reducing, cost-effective solution for inside your home.

Southwestern Heat
Farmers' Almanac TV spent some time with a group of humorous chili enthusiasts at Sante Fe's annual Chili Festival.

Episode Six
EPISODE SIX: URBAN GARDENS & SOUTHWESTERN HEATMeet with the Moffits of Illinois and see their unique collection of antique tools, one of the largest in the world; investigate community gardening and sustainable agriculture right in the heart of Seattle;...

Beach Bucket of Fire
With summer here, not even the sandcastles you build with this Beach Bucket can withstand the flavor bursting out of this one of a kind gift assortment. The tropical flavor of Walkerswood Jonkanoo Sauce, Trinidad Tropical, Sharkbite Sauce and our...

Deluxe BBQ Tool Set
This high quality, stainless steel barbecue tool set is perfect for the grill master in all of us. Each utensil in this compact 18-piece set has been designed to make grilling and cleanup a breeze. Components included: spatula, tongs, fork,...

The Change in the Weather
People, Weather, and the Science of ClimateWritten by William K. StevensTrade Paperback, 384 pagesUpdated with a new afterword, including information on the warmest winter of the century.Is something going on with the weather?A record-setting heat wave that just won't release...

Preventing Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke
August 4, 2006 8:48 AM

Warming Spices
February 1, 2006 2:33 PM

The Dog Days of Summer
July 8, 2005 11:49 AM

Energy-Saving Tips for Heating Your Home
November 12, 2007 5:36 PM

The Weather in Idaho
February 8, 2007 12:02 PM

Keeping Warm Economically
December 2, 2005 1:22 AM

Famous President Quotes
September 28, 2005 9:09 AM

How to Make Beeswax Candles
March 6, 2006 5:28 PM

Thinking Green Can Add Green to Your Wallet
January 25, 2008 6:36 PM

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

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

Iced Tea, Hot Weather and Kidney Stones
August 28, 2006 11:41 AM

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

Putting Your Garden to Bed!
December 7, 2005 11:36 AM

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

Hot Oil Hair Treatment and Bath Recipe
January 4, 2006 1:35 PM

A Few Tips for Container Gardening
May 25, 2005 2:29 PM

Signs of Rain
August 17, 2005 11:35 AM

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

Cut Flower Care
February 15, 2006 1:47 PM

Removing Wax From Carpet
April 19, 2006 7:58 PM

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

Cooking With Zests of Citrus
December 26, 2005 2:16 PM

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

Itching for Blackberries
July 13, 2005 4:53 PM

Hearts from the Hearth
February 10, 2006 8:28 AM

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

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

2006-2007 Weather Outlook for Canada
Tired of the Heat? Hang on – 2007 Canadian Farmers' Almanac Predicts "SHIVERY IS NOT DEAD"Lewiston, ME: After a hot summer in most of Canada, cool news is on the way. The new edition of the Canadian Farmers' Almanac, which...

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...

What’s inside the 2008 Farmers’ Almanac? Take a peek…
Farmers’ Almanac Weather Predictions - The Tradition ContinuesWith more weather than another almanac, the 2008 Farmers’ Almanac contains 16 months of weather – starting with September 2007 and going through December 2008. Be the first to know when the snow...

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...

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...