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What is Earth Day?
April 22 is Earth Day. Ever wonder how and why Earth Day became a holiday of sorts?

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

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.

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

Raised Garden Bed Winners
Winners of the 2008 Earth Day Giveaway Farmers' Almanac is pleased to announce the winners of its 2008 Earth Day Giveaway Contest


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.

Reduce Your Waste for Earth Day
Turn Trash into Treasure Simple ways to reuse common items, and make less trash.

Leading The Way In Improving Ozone Protection
Ozone (O3) is a highly reactive gas composed of three oxygen atoms. Depending on where it is in the atmosphere, ozone affects life on Earth in either good or bad ways.

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.

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

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.

Decorations from Nature
Tips on ways to bring the garden to your next party. Fun ways to make your next outdoor gathering more festive.

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

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

When is the Real First Day of Spring – March 20th or 21st?
Wondering why you grew up thinking the first day of spring was March 21st?

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.

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.


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

Helpful Hints for the Home
Need some organization? How about a tip on ways to deodorize a smelly microwave? These and more are right here.

Must Read Cooking Tips
Learn how to make eggs fluffier, meatballs easier, and vegetables more full of flavor.

Must-Know Kitchen Tips
To Hang on the Fridge Useful tips for in and around the kitchen, from the Farmers' Almanac.

How to cut your dependency on convenience items.
Reduce your dependency on "must-have" convenience items.

Every Day Hints You Can't Live Without
Favorite tips from the Farmers' Almanac Drop an egg? Cobwebs filling up your home? Check out out favorite hints from A-M.

Test Your Moon Knowledge
Lunar Trivia and Facts. These Moon factoids may surprise you!


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

What are meteors?
Find out here.

How do the seasons change?
Fall is here! Ever wonder why we have seasons? Learn more here.

What Is a Light Year?
Want to see the past? It's possible!

What Are Meteors?
Look to the sky! Is it a bird, plane, shooting star or meteor? Learn what a meteor is, why they happen, and when you might be able to view a meteor shower.

Does Solar Wind Affect the Weather?
With global warming being discussed as a major climate and weather altering catalyst, some experts are also looking at solar wind. What is solar wind and can it affect the weather?

Saturn's Disappearing Rings
Saturn will be at opposition on March 8, but where are its "missing" rings?

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.

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

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

A Lunar Show You Won't Want to Miss!
Tune in this Wednesday, February 20. Finally! A Lunar Eclipse that more than 3 billion people will be able to view! Find out more about this spectacular event!

What is an Annular Eclipse of the Sun?
You've heard of a solar and perhaps a lunar eclipse, but what is an annular eclipse?

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.

Full SHADOW Moon?
February 9 there's a penumbral eclipse. Learn how and why February's full Snow Moon may be a little duller than normal.

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

Meteor Shower Mayhem
Now is the time of year when meteor showers appear more often.

Now Showing: The Summer Triangle
Starring: Vega, Altair, and Deneb This is the time of year when you can spot the famous “Summer Triangle.”

Say I Do to a Green Honeymoon
5 Great Green Travel Tips Going green doesn't have to mean sacrificing luxury. Check out these helpful green hints.

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

Why Do We Celebrate Arbor Day?
A Day for the Trees What is Arbor Day, and why do we celebrate it?

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.


What is Copernicus Famous For?
A favorite pastime catapulted this Renaissance Man to astronomical fame.

Things Are Looking Up!
100 Hours of Astronomy 2009 is the International Year of Astronomy. Learn about 100 hours of astronomy here.

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?

Getting Rid of Slugs and Snails
Are slugs and snails attacking your gardens? Rid your garden of these pests naturally and easily with some tips from the Farmers' Almanac.

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.

Here Come the Leonid Meteors
Circle November 17th on your calendars for an early showing of meteors!

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?

What Is It Like To Live in Outer Space?
Find out what a typical day is like on the International Space Station.

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.

Moon Illusion: A fun trick to try
How big is the moon really? Check out this family-friendly moon illusion.

How to Build a Green Roof
Here are a few practical hints for greening your roof.

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?

The Orionids are Coming!
The annual Orionids meteor shower is on its way. What you need to know to enjoy the show.

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.

Why is January so Cold?
Find out why this month is often the coldest month of the year.

Thunder, Lightning and SNOW?
Is there such thing as Ever hear thunder during a snowstorm? Is it possible? Discover what winter thunderstorms are all about.

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.

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

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.

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

Stay Safe in the Sun!
Learn how to protect your family from harmful UV rays.

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

Is Your Love Written in the Stars?
A historical look at astrology. Ever wonder how astronomy and astrology are connected? Learn about how the fate of our ancestors relied on the stars.

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.

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

Summer Weather Update
Will it ever warm up and dry out? Summer is here but many are wondering why this spring has been so cool and wet.

Saturday: The Trick to Making Halloween a Real Treat
Why the Farmers' Almanac thinks Saturday is the perfect day for Halloween.

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

Put the JOY back in Christmas
Tips on ways to spend and stress less. Tis the season for . . . a lot to get done in a short amount of time. Check out our helpful tips that help keep the season less crazy.

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.

Climate Change: Does it affect the Farmers’ Almanac Forecast?
Find out what the Farmers' Almanac weather prognosticator has to say about the secret weather formula.

Outrageous Weather Myths Debunked
Roosters crowing at night, dogs eating grass, pigs gathering straw. Can these things really predict the weather?

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

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.

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

How to Deal with Household Pests
Mice making a home in your garage? Houseflies causing havoc in your kitchen? Get useful tips on ways to deal with pests here.

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.

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.

Videos

Minding the Manor
For Elliot Johnson and his wife, Lisa, their English tudor home combined site-specific designs and salvaged and recycled materials. The couple used a cast earth wall to create an old world feeling to the home.

Green Wall Finishes
Check out these great green options for bringing style and substance to your walls.

2010 Honda Insight
Mother Earth News managing editor John Rockhold recently spent time test driving Honda's 2010 Insight. Here's a close look at this new and improved hybrid.

2010 Honda Insight: Interview With Honda's Todd Mittleman
Mother Earth News managing editor John Rockhold speaks with Honda's Environment & Safety Specialist Todd Mittleman about the new Honda Insight, and what this new hybrid has to offer.

Products

Farmers' Almanac Corn Mug
Go Green with our New EARTH HUG TRAVEL MUGShow your love for the earth with our Farmers' Almanac environmentally friendly travel mug! This heavy-duty 17-oz. insulated travel mug is made of 100% corn plastic, a renewable, biodegradable material formulated from...

2010 Canadian Farmers' Almanac
Nourish your life! Order your 2010 Farmers' Almanac Today!Filled with recipes, handy household hints, informative articles, fun trivia, timeless witticisms, and useful advice to help you live more simply, frugally and closer to the earth, plus our famous long-range weather...

2010 Farmers' Almanac
Nourish your life! Order your 2010 Farmers' Almanac Today!Filled with recipes, handy household hints, informative articles, fun trivia, timeless witticisms, and useful advice to help you live more simply, frugally and closer to the earth, plus our famous long-range weather...

Blog

Baby Steps
April 22, 2009 9:48 AM

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

Spring at last
March 20, 2008 11:57 AM

Suggestions for Homemade Cleaning Products
September 23, 2008 10:52 AM


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

Famous American Farming Quotes
September 5, 2005 10:35 PM

Earth Day
April 22, 2009 10:43 AM

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

A GREEN New Year to You!
January 1, 2008 12:06 AM

My Mother - I'll Keep Her
April 16, 2009 11:47 AM


I’ve Got Gall
October 16, 2007 11:28 AM

Slugs!
June 12, 2007 7:41 AM


The Last Great Race on Earth
March 5, 2009 7:30 PM

Is it THAT Time Again?!!
August 21, 2009 9:50 AM

Apple A Day
October 8, 2008 12:02 PM

October Fun
October 11, 2007 10:35 AM

The Poor Man’s Fertilizer
January 29, 2008 9:08 AM

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


Solar Cycle 24
September 6, 2007 9:28 AM



A New Light On Bulbs
February 27, 2008 12:29 PM

NASA and Report on the Sun
September 24, 2008 11:44 AM

Full Moon Craziness?
March 9, 2009 6:30 PM

Animals and Weather
February 6, 2008 11:20 AM

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


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



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


The Agony of Defeat
October 13, 2008 3:32 PM

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



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


Front Page News
September 11, 2007 5:02 PM

Christmas In July
July 17, 2008 2:49 PM


Smart Hints That Save
February 19, 2009 12:06 PM

Easy Ways to "Greenify" Your Home
June 30, 2008 12:15 AM

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



Ice Storms
December 11, 2007 1:25 PM

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

Pages

Grow Your Sales - Advertise with the Farmers' Almanac
Motivated by the Earth. Powered By Wisdom.Put the Farmers’ Almanac Brand to Work For You! Download Ad Rates and Specs (PDF)Published every year since 1818, the Farmers’ Almanac is the go-to source for inspirational and useful tips. Time tested and...

About UV
The sun radiates energy over a broad spectrum of wavelengths. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation, which has a shorter wavelength than either visible blue ...

Zodiac Signs, Astrology and Astronomy Explained
Astrology interprets the influence that the Sun and Moon have while they are in a specific zodiacal sign. Astrology is based on the concept that there are 12 signs of the zodiac, measuring 30 degrees each, along the astrological circle.However,...

What is the UV Index
UV Index: What is it? The UV Index is a next day forecast of the amount of skin damaging UV radiation expected to reach the earth's surface...

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...

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...

About Farmers' Almanac
Farmers’ Almanac - The Trusted Authority on Smart Living for Almost 200 Years.Time-tested and generation approved, the Farmers’ Almanac is a compendium of knowledge on weather, gardening, cooking, remedies, managing your household, preserving the earth, and more. Anyone can...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

An Interview With Ken Burns (from the 2010 Farmers' Almanac)
For three decades, documentary filmmaker Ken Burns has been exploring the people, places, and events that comprise the fabric of America. Whether a bridge over the East River in New York, a five-year war between the states, or the transformative...