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Who Invented the Telescope?
A history this most important important astronomical tool.

When is Lightning a Danger?
Keep safe this summer. Get these important safety facts about thunderstorms.

Get your Car Ready for Winter
Prepare now - stay safe later. It's important to know what you may need in order to protect against natural hazards.

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

Must-Know Tips for Rainy Day Driving.
Summer thunderstorms can be a challenge to drive in. Get some important tips on ways to drive safe.

Social Security: Myth and Fact
With the future of Social Security uncertain, it's important to know the facts.

Keep Your Skin Healthy
Naturally and Inexpensively Good skin is important. Check out some natural ways to keep your skin healthy without going broke.

Summer Food Safety Tips
Warmer weather means more picnics and outdoor food. Here are some simple but important tips on ways to keep food safe this summer.

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.

10 Common Sense Ways to Communicate Better
All of us communicate constantly throughout a day. But do we do it well? Find out here.

Thirsty? Drink This
The perfect dink to beat the heat!

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.

Ouchless Tips for Hammering Nails
Basic tips to be memorized. Easy tips for bruise-free hammering.

Dandelion: Friend or Foe?
Are dandelions taking over your lawn? Instead of spraying them, maybe you should pick them.

Choosing Bakeware
When it comes to bakeware, there are different materials to choose from. Traditional choices like ceramic and metal are joined by newcomers like silicone and glass. How do they compare?

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

Easter Candy Everywhere
Did the Easter Bunny leave lots of goodies in baskets? Check out some sweet statistics on Easter candy.

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

Is Your Child Afraid of the Dentist?
Find out how to alleviate your child’s dental fears.

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

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.

Think times have changed? Check this out.
Children complaining about strict rules? Check out these strict guidelines from the 1960s!

The Lost Art of Doing Nothing
Are afternoons of lying in the grass pondering cloud shapes, evenings of watching sunsets, or mornings of counting snowflakes as they hit the windowpane all but extinct? Will we ever spend another hour or even a minute alone with our own thoughts? What incredible daydreams will never be had because we just simply do not have the time?

Full Hunter's Moon
Why is October's Full Moon known as the "Full Hunter's Moon?"

Get Inspired.
Farmers' Almanac Thoughts To Live By Motivational sayings from the pages of the Farmers' Almanac.

Healthy Hints for the New Year
Easy to follow tips for a healthier you.

Food Poisoning: An Unwanted Holiday Gift
Don't let the festivities of the holidays make you sick. Learn how to naturally treat a mild case of food poisoning.

Fall Checklist: Are you ready?
Timely tips for 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.

Don't Let Your Financial Guard Down During Retirement
Even if you spent your whole life saving for retirement, you need to keep a watchful eye on your assets after you retire.

Attitude of Joy - Improve your Health with Laughter
For us it seems so natural, but the funny thing is that humans are one of the only species that laughs.

Muscle Strain: Ice or Heat?
When you have sore muscles, do you reach for an ice pack or the heating pad? Your choice could be making the pain worse.

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.

Bringing Herbs Indoors
If your area has not had a killing frost yet, you may still have time to bring your herbs indoor for year-round fresh ingredients.

From the Garden to the Grill
Tasty veggie ideas for your next backyard barbecue.

Starting Seeds Indoors
If you're anxious to get outside in the garden, but the temperatures are still too cold, why not go ahead and start seeds indoors?

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

Holiday Plants: How Safe are They?
Are poinsettias really that toxic? Learn the truth behind the health risks of some popular holiday plants.

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

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

Fun with Fermentation
Fermenting food is a healthy, and tasty, way to preserve the fall harvest.


A Sugar Lesson for Sweet Cooking
Before you whip up that special dessert, keep in mind that granulated white sugar differs in size, as well as use in the kitchen.

Snack Smart
Snacking throughout the day can help you stay healthy.

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

Back-To-School Breakfast Fun!
Your children will have fun helping make these quick and easy breakfast recipes.

Sticking to Your New Year's Resolutions
New Year's resolutions are notorious for being broken. But you can achieve success. Here's how.

Scare Away Tooth Decay
Halloween doesn't have to be a dental nightmare. Follow these tips to keep your children smiling.

Best Gardening Weather?!
What state has the best gardening weather? Sunny days, warm temperatures, and enough rain to keep the plants growing. Where is this perfect spot?

Who had the worst wedding weather?
Vote for the best of the worst. Cast your vote for the best of the worst weather that is on our top ten finalist's big day!

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.

Rice Rocks
Rice, a staple food for more than half of the earth's population, is an amazing grain.

Houseplants Anyone Can Grow
You don't need a green thumb to grow these hearty houseplants.

How Safe is your Food?
We all hope we're feeding our family safe food, but how can we be sure?

Mexican Feasts for Cinco de Mayo
Why is the fifth of May associated with Mexico?

Gowks, April Fish and Other April Fools' Day Lore
April Fools' Day is a day of pranks. Ever wonder why?

Are You Ready for Spring Gardening?
Find out what you can do now to prepare. As winter begins to give way to spring, find out what you can do now to prepare for a new season of gardening.

Foods For Fantastic Complexion
What is the secret to a glowing complexion? It may be the foods you eat.

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

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!

Battling Tomato Blight
Don't let your garden get decimated by late blight.

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.


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.

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.

How to Keep Pests out of your Garden, Naturally.
Learn how to naturally discourage deer, slugs, moles, and other pests from visiting your garden.

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2010 Weekly Organizer with Bonded Leather
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Blog

Why Vote on a Tuesday
October 30, 2009 3:40 PM

How to Pick the Pefect Pumpkin
October 19, 2009 11:16 AM

And We’re Off!
August 31, 2009 10:51 AM

Weather Spotters
April 14, 2008 10:45 AM

Ergonomic Garden Tools and Tips
July 7, 2005 5:31 PM

Sweet and yet healthy
May 8, 2007 3:16 PM

Apple Blossoms Seem Like a Good Choice
February 5, 2007 11:07 AM

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

Growing Out of Poverty
October 15, 2008 9:39 AM

Happy New Year!
December 30, 2008 9:47 PM

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

Working It Out
August 14, 2009 4:56 PM





Tummy Ache Tea to the Rescue
November 9, 2005 10:01 AM

A White Christmas??
December 3, 2007 11:42 AM

How to Determine a Full Moon?
October 24, 2007 11:10 AM


Sharing and Caring
October 10, 2008 4:08 PM

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

Full Moon Contest - the Why?
October 5, 2009 1:55 PM

Use the Signs for Best Days
June 15, 2007 6:42 AM

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

End of The Year Weather
December 28, 2007 5:04 PM

Trapped In Your Car
January 22, 2009 12:24 PM

Surviving The Cold
January 14, 2009 2:18 PM


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

Weather - Where to Live?
September 4, 2007 6:58 AM

The Latest from The Farm
January 31, 2006 10:57 AM

Planting a Strawberry Pyramid
March 29, 2006 4:30 PM

Front Page News
September 11, 2007 5:02 PM


The Importance of Indoor Air Quality
August 21, 2008 9:47 AM

Solutions to Winter Problems
December 29, 2008 12:16 PM

Meet the Chicken Whisperer
March 11, 2009 12:54 AM

Christmas In July
July 17, 2008 2:49 PM

Solar Cycle 24
September 6, 2007 9:28 AM

New Year Resolutions
January 2, 2008 9:54 AM

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

The Big Freeze and Pipes
January 15, 2009 11:42 AM

Tornado Damage - Fujita Scale
June 16, 2008 12:17 PM

All About Frost
September 27, 2006 7:49 AM

Get Organized on a Budget
October 2, 2005 10:22 PM

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


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

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Sandi Duncan, Philom., Managing Editor of the Farmers' Almanac
If only Sandi Duncan could remember all of the interesting bits of trivia she’s learned throughout her years of editing the Farmers’ Almanac, she’d be able to make a fortune on the television quiz show circuit and retire comfortably. Luckily...

Meet the Editors
Peter Geiger, Philom., EditorIf Peter Geiger hadn’t become the seventh editor of the world-famous Farmers’ Almanac, he would have wanted to write a syndicated column offering handy, time saving household hints. Luckily for famous hint maven Heloise, Peter’s fate was...

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...

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Peter Geiger, Philom., Editor of the Farmers' Almanac
If Peter Geiger hadn’t become the seventh editor of the world-famous Farmers’ Almanac, he would have wanted to write a syndicated column offering handy, time saving household hints. Luckily for famous hint maven Heloise, Peter’s fate was sealed from an...

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...

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...

Inside the 2010 Farmers' Almanac
Buy the Almanac now!Buy the 2010 Farmers' Almanac now in our online store »Find the Almanac near you!Click here for a list of Farmers' Almanac Retail Locations »What our readers are saying...We often receive comments from our customers who like...