5 Ways to Landscape without Going Broke
Tricks and tips on ways to cut costs but enjoy your yard more.

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

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

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."

What is a Shamrock?
The shamrock is more than a symbol of luck, it has vast religious and historical meaning to St. Patrick and his followers.

A Thorny Problem
Musk Thistle Plants: How to Control This Prolific Weed How to prevent and get rid of this European import.

Marine Weather Warnings Explained
First appearing in the 2005 Farmers' Almanac

The Basics: Hurricanes, Tornadoes and Storm Surges
Most landfalling hurricanes spawn at least one tornado. Read More

Fog Facts
Where is the foggiest area in the U.S.? When is fog most likely to occur? You'll find all the answers in this article, plus feel free to watch the Weather Wisdoms video on fog.

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.

How Do Volcanoes Affect Our Weather?
With all of the debris that volcanoes put in the air and the land, what if anything do these volcanic eruptions do to our weather?

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?

What is Saint Elmo's Fire?
This unique phenomenon has been a cause of a lot of speculation and awe. Learn what it is and what causes this "fire."

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.

March Snow?!
When will this winter end! Spring is right around the corner, but March is a crazy month. Remember the blizzard of 1993?

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

New England Clam Chowder
Scrumptious fresh clams, hearty potatoes and creamery butter, this classic may sweep your taste buds out to sea.

Tornados, Water Spouts, and Land Spouts
How do these three destructive forces of nature differ? Farmers' Almanac TV looks at both the differences and the similarities of these cylindrical wind storms.

Weather Wisdom: Tornadoes
Tornadoes are violent whirling windstorms accompanied by a funnel-shaped cloud that moves over land.

Weather Wisdom: Dust Storms
Learn about these destructive storms that occur over dry, arid land in this episode of Weather Wisdom from Farmers' Almanac TV.

Amphibian - DK Eyewitness
Imagine leading a double life......on land and in water. Leap into the fascinating world of frogs, toads, and salamanders, and get a close-up look at the amazing variety of colors, shapes, and sizes in the amphibian family.

Seashore DK Eyewitness VHS Video
What happens to a crab that loses its claw? How did one low tied wreck the entire Greek navy? Seashore dives into the explosive front line between land and sea.From crashing waves and blasting winds to placid tide...

Shell DK Eyewitness VHS Video
Which minuscule mollusk can sink a ship? What shelled creature outweighs the elephant? Shell travels land and sea to open up an incredible world where creatures forego speed in exchange fore stupendous strength. The shell is one...

Plant - DK Eyewitness Video
DK's Emmy Award winning series is now available through Farmers Almanac TV! Stunning detail. Plant is a colorful tour of the world's most dazzling flora - from the most magical to the most bizarre. Watch buds burst,...

Living on an Acre
Living on an Acre by U.S. Department of Agriculture; Edited and updated by Christine WoodsideWho hasn't daydreamed at one time or another about selling produce at a farmer's market, keeping chickens, or planting an orchard of fruit trees? Inside every...

Fishin'-opoly
The Game That Will REEL You In,Hook, Line And Sinker!Gone Fishin' – when grouped together, two of the most beautiful words in the English language. Whether you're a guy who takes the bass boat out for the weekend, or somebody...

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

Patriot Day - 5th Anniversary
September 11, 2006 11:01 AM

Back to the Farm
September 12, 2006 10:53 AM

Share Your Tips and Ways of Helping Others
September 12, 2005 8:38 AM

Tips and ideas to get organized in 10 minutes
October 2, 2005 10:21 PM

Ray Geiger and the Farmers' Almanac
September 18, 2006 9:55 AM

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...

Marine Warnings Glossary
If you’re on or near large bodies of water, you should know what the following marine weather warnings mean, and what actions to take to remain safe. But first, a marine primer: What’s the difference between “miles per hour”...

Primer for Hurricanes, Tornadoes and Storm Surges
Here is a basic primer on hurricanes, tornadoes and storm surges: A hurricane is a severe tropical storm, that forms in the southern Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, or in the eastern Pacific Ocean. Hurricanes need...

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...

Farmers' Almanac Weather Outlook for Hawaii
Farmers Almanac Weather Summary for HawaiiDue to Hawaii's fairly constant weather patterns, the Farmers' Almanac provides an overall climatological summary for Hawaii. This summary should give you a good idea of what type of weather to expect if you are...