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Articles

Pick the Perfect Pumpkin
How do you know when you've found the right pumpkin for your Jack o'lantern? Check out these hints.

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?

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.


How did Frosty Become the Holiday Snowman?
Ever wonder how an animated snowman became a holiday icon?

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Dear Santa Claus

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

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

Roasting Pumpkin Seeds
After carving the pumpkin, you may want to roast the seed for an easy, and tasty treat.

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.

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?

Pumpkins . . . Yum!
Tasty ides for timely pumpkins. Fall is synonymous with pumpkins. Learn how to cook fresh pumpkins and try these tasty recipes.

Squash Season
Winter squash are in abundance during autumn. Try these recipes for your next meal or holiday parties.

Recipes

Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas
Mild, but very tasty chicken Enchilada dish is surprisingly quick to assemble.

Make-it-yourself Cracker Jacks
Try this homemade version of a long-time favorite snack.

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

Videos

Creative Pumpkin Decorating
Jan Crawford shows us a creative way to decorate a pumpkin without the mess of carving. Sound too good to be true? Watch and learn!

Blog

October Fun
October 11, 2007 10:35 AM

Pumpkins and October
October 9, 2007 11:50 AM

A Halloween Legend
October 30, 2007 11:19 AM


Pages

Where to Buy
Thanks to the many retailers in North America, the Farmers' Almanac and Canadian Farmers' Almanac are available in your favorite grocery, drug, bookstore, and retail store. Below is where you should find your copy in stores across the US. For...

Retail Distribution
Thanks to many retailers in North America, we are able to sell our 2007 Farmers' Almanac and 2007 Canadian Farmers' Almanac in your favorite grocery, drug store, bookstore, and others. The following is a state by state breakdown of chain...