Handy Measuring Equivalents
Wondering how much a pound of wheat equates to? Look no further.

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

How Much Energy Does Your Laser Printer Use?
Consider energy use before you take out your wallet If you are interested in conserving energy, you may want to take a hard look at your household appliances. Some add quite a few dollars to your energy bill. .

No Need for Blanching!
Not every vegetable has to be blanched for freezing. Here are some

Got Eggs?
Preparation tips How to prepare eggs like a pro

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

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

The Great Pumpkin Raft Race!
Ever try floating a pumpkin? How about floating in a pumpkin? Check out this creative and timely pumpkin paddling race.

Tornado Survival Tips
First appearing in the 2005 Farmers' Almanac What to do before and during

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

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

Cook More Efficiently
Get a Second Meal Out of One 6 tips for saving time in the kitchen

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

Little Known Pumpkin Facts
What do pumpkins have to do with freckles and snakebites? What state grows the most pumpkins annually?

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

Prepare and Freeze Fresh Pumpkin Easily
Want to reuse those pumpkins on your steps for a wonderful Thanksgiving pie?

What Really Puts You to Sleep on Thanksgiving?
Tryptophan is often used as an excuse for falling asleep after that big holiday meal. But is it truly the culprit?

Quill Pens Scribed American History
The quill pen scripted major turning points in American history, including the Mayflower Compact. Learn More.

Kindling a Fire
Need ideas for kindling a fire?

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.

Keep Fido safe this Holiday Season
Pets, like children, can get in harms way during the holidays. Make sure your home is safe.

Collard Greens
Want a prosperous new year? Try eating collard greens this New Year’s Day.

Tips for holiday weight loss
If you want to get back on track, here are a few tips on how to lower the fat and calories in your everyday cooking.

Credit Card Blues
Before you skip a monthly payment or shop around for a new credit card, you may want to take this advice to heart.

Create a Winter Birdhouse
Create a rustic bird house with found items from your home and garden.

The Powers of Vinegar
Running out of household ideas that are simple and inexpensive to do? Try opening your closet and digging out that bottle of vinegar.

Flatulence
You can stop suffering in silence by learning the cause and making changes in your diet.

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.

Sauerkraut, it’s not just for hot dogs
There are several creative recipes that can be made with Sauerkraut.

What can you do with an armful of rhubarb?

Sedums in a Shoe
Show off your spring flowers in an old boot!

A Colorful Needle Case
Need a convenient place to store your sewing needles? Try making this cute watermelon case. It's easy and practical.

The ABCs of Mutual Funds
A company may have many different types of shares that come with different conditions and rights.

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.

Hurricane Glossary
Be prepared! Learn the differences between an advisory, warning, and more. Here's a list of the most frequently used hurricane terms, and their definitions.

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.

How to Start a Flower Garden
Add Beauty to Your Life by Growing Flowers- An Easy-to-Follow Plan for Starting a Flower Garden.

Eggs Are Good For You
Eggs really aren't as bad as they're cracked up to be.

What is aloe good for?
Aloe, a popular houseplant, has a long history as a multipurpose folk remedy.

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.

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.

The Full Sturgeon Moon
A fish in the sky? Discover why August's full moon is named after a large fish.

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.

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?

The Classic Bruise
Black and Blue? Learn why bruises occur and what some natural and easy ways help prevent or minimize bruising.

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.

Does it Really Rain BLOOD?
No this isn't a Halloween hoax. It does sometimes rain "blood" in some areas of the world. Find out what this "blood" is.

Weekly Wisdom
From the Farmers' Almanac Looking for a more natural moth ball remedy? Ever wonder what cloves are? Find the answers and more here.

Rain or Snow?
Wha are the deciding factors?!

Don't Throw It Away!

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

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.

How much do you know about eggs?
Are brown eggs better? What does grade AA mean when talking about eggs? Find the answers and more here.

What are star clusters?
Ever hear of a star cluster? Find out what a star cluster is.

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

Where did we get Mardi Gras from?
Mardi Gras is right around the corner. Learn more about the traditions behind this festival of fun.

Wait! Save that milk carton for my garden!
Recyclable gardening ideas. Don't throw it away! Reuse it for your garden! Check out these new uses for old things.

Spring is Here! Time to Plan your Flower Garden.
Easy to follow stpes for beginners. Flowers add color, beauty, and cheer to yards and landscapes everywhere. Here are some good tips on how to get started.

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

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.

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.

How did America get an Uncle Sam?
Ever wonder how and why "Uncle Sam" became a symbol for the USA?

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

What the Hail?
Learn more about thunderstorms and hail. Inside a thunderstorm, there are many crazy things - updrafts, winds, ice. Find out more about hail and thunderstorms.

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.

Apple Dumplings with Hot Cider Sauce Recipe
The aroma of apples and cinnamon make this apple dumpling recipe delicious to make and to eat!

Frosted Butter Cookies

Low Country Boil
A Southern tradition, this simple and hearty one-pot meal is great to serve for a variety of occasions.

Chocolatetown Special Cake
A delicious recipe for Chocolate Cake, with Hershey's Cocoa.

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

Old-Fashioned Strawberry Shortcake
Get some fresh strawberries and treat yourself to something very special.

Roasted Potatoes
Roasted potatoes coated with olive oil and your favorite herbs, are always a crowd pleaser.

Jambalaya

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.

Pumpkin Pecan Apple Cake
A great twist on a holiday pie. That will surely make your mouth water.

Pickled Peaches

Thanksgiving Yams with Topping
Kids will love this dish (and so will you).

Pumpkin Biscuits
These pumpkin biscuits are slightly sweet and can be made a day ahead.

Lemon Bread

New York Clam Chowder

Roasted Pumpkin Salad
Eating this salad is a flavorful adventure

Black Magic Cake
Spooky dark chocolate cake that's suitable for all your black magic get-togethers.

Sauerkraut Surprise Cake

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

Popcorn Party Mix

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

Chicken Cacciatore

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

Golden Brick Alley Bread
What a wonderful discovery--this Brick Alley Bread! It tastes of honey and is loaded with golden raisins.

Make-it-yourself Cracker Jacks

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

Hot Pepper Jelly

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

Smoked Chicken Roll Ups
Dinner in a hurry can be as simple as rolling up a tortilla.

Morning Glory Muffins
These easy and tasty muffins are a glorious way to start any day.

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

Parmesan Potato Skins

Marvelous Mexican Casserole
Pour Green Chili Gravy over top of this casserole for added flavor with this can't miss meal!

Lasagna
This is a wonderful lasagna recipe.

8 Minute Cheesecake
Eight minutes is all you'll need to make this sweet and tangy strawberry cheesecake!

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

Quick Beef Stroganoff
Simple, Fast & Delicious!

Spanish Rice Skillet
Easy to prepare and full of flavor, this Spanish rice recipe is a great Mexican side dish

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

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

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

Strawberry Bread
Use frozen strawberries in this strawberry bread recipe. It's simple, quick and perfect for breakfast!

Strawberry Fruit Punch

Basic Chicken Broth

Chow Chow
In the south, and particularly in the mountains, chow-chow is a favorite relish to be eaten with a bowl of pinto beans!

Quick Zucchini Delight

Pumpkin Gratin
A great side dish that pairs well with roasted pork loin.

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

Antipasto
This is the basic appetizer that my family grew up with. It was served on holiday occasions.

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

Cheese Straws
Serious cheese lovers should try this recipe with jalapeno added for extra zip!

Stuffed Jalapeno Peppers
Jalapeno pepper halves are stuffed with cheese and sausage. You will love this spicy appetizer treat!

Pumpkin Tomato Bisque
Pumpkins are not merely for decoration. Warm up with this tasty treat.

Hot Buttered Nuts

Summer Bar-B-Q Chicken Recipe
This chicken recipe is easy and delicious.

Holiday Cheese Ball
Give your holiday cheeseball a zesty new flavor by adding some of your own favorite spices, nuts, meats and more.

Creole Omelet
Creole-style cooking is the perfect way to start your morning.

Texas Caviar (Black-eyed Pea Salad)

Crock Pot Supper

Crab Bisque

Everlasting Bran Muffins

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

Applesauce Salad
This will become one of your standby company dishes!

Hershey's Chocloate Fudge Cake

Pickled Shrimp

Barbecued Party Apples
Topped with a scoop of ice-cream, this warm dessert will earn you rave reviews.

Habanero Prawns Recipe
Frequently paired with seafood, habaneros are used in shrimp, scallop and fish dishes.

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

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

Chicken Wing Hors d'Ouevres
If you are serious about chicken wings this recipe not only makes a large quantity, but the flavors in this recipe are fantastic.

Baked Eggplant
A flavorful eggplant casserole that's delicious as a main course or large appetizer

The Giant Pumpkin
Think growing a 1,000 pound pumpkin sounds impossible? Al Berard of Maine has been doing it for years.

The Pumpkin Paddle
There are actually people who get into very, very large pumpkins and race over very, very cold water to win the annual Windsor, Nova Scotia Pumpkin Paddle.

Foliate Large Hose Holder
Leaf it here! This large Foliate Hose Holder brings both sturdy functionality and delicate artistry to your lawn or garden. And its tasteful design inspires the least likely family members to 'leave' the hose where it belongs! 23"L x...

Deluxe Garden Kit
Garden like a pro!Your dirt will love you, and your garden will blossom forth its rewards when you dig in with our Deluxe Garden Kit! This all-in-one 17-piece kit features premium gardening tools and cotton gardening gloves, all in...

Buccanneer Tailgating Cooler and Grill
The Buccaneer is the ultimate tailgating cooler, incorporating a BBQ grill and 3 piece BBQ tool set into it. The tote features a large, insulated, waterproof cooler compartment, padded handles, shoulder strap, and a reinforced base.Available colors: 175 Black/silverComponents: 1...

Aluminum Sports Chair
The lightweight and durable folding aluminum Sports Chair is perfect for outdoor leisure. In addition to being lightweight, a removable shoulder strap makes this chair very easy to carry. The extra-wide seat (made from durable 600D polyester) and padded armrests...

Farmers' Almanac Canvas Bag
Carry all of your must-haves with our sturdy Canvas Boat Bag. White with green trim, this classic tote offers: Seaworthy 22-oz. cotton canvas, large main compartment with 13 1/4" W x 13" H gusset, open front pocket. Farmers' Almanac logo...

Professional Tool Kit
This deluxe tool set has everything you need for jobs anywhere large or small. It includes a 20 pc. Ratchet set, wrenches, hammer, 10-bit set, precision screwdrivers, and much more all in a convenient carrying case.Components: 1 Claw hammer,...

Season 2 Episode 9
There are actually people who get into very large pumpkins and race over very, very cold water to win the annual Windsor, Nova Scotia Pumpkin Paddle. The students at Humboldt State University have ideas, about incorporating appropriate technology into all...

Rooster "Pie Birds"
Who can resist the warm, rich tastes of a homemade chicken pot pie? Large chunks of chicken and vegetables, in a light,crisp crust. This is sure to be a family favorite. Start a family tradition by including a...

Sapelo Sideboard
Reflect distinguished taste reminiscent of mission styling with this graceful table. The drawers are useful for keeping essentials handy and the large flat top of this table is the perfect place to display a beautiful floral arrangement or...

Sapelo Sideboard
Reflect distinguished taste reminiscent of mission styling with this graceful table. The drawers are useful for keeping essentials handy and the large flat top of this table is the perfect place to display a beautiful floral arrangement or...

Garden Apron and Three Piece Tool Kit
Perfect for everyday gardening jobs, this handy ensemble includes tools that are essential to keeping your garden and flowerbeds in tip-top shape! Lightweight, 6-pocket apron with an adjustable waist belt and three sturdy, high-density plastic garden tools that will never...

Columbus Deluxe Wine Tote
Insulated picnic backpack with detachable wine duffel and deluxe service for 2, made of 600D polyester canvas. The original insulated picnic backpack, the Columbus, is perfect for the adventurous picnicker. Made from heavy-duty polyester canvas, this backpack is lightweight, compact,...

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,...

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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”...

Hurricane Tips
BEFORE HURRICANE SEASON:•Develop or review a family hurricane safety plan. •Learn safe routes inland. •Find out where official shelters are located. •Ensure that you have enough nonperishable food and water on hand. IF A HURRICANE WATCH HAS BEEN...

Hurricane Glossary
Advisory: A formal advisory message from a Weather Bureau Hurricane Warning Center giving warning information along with details on tropical cyclone location, intensity and movement and precautions that should be taken.Bulletin: A public release for press, radio, and TV dissemination...

Material Specifications
Farmers Almanac Advertising The following information is provided to assist advertising agencies and graphic designers in preparing and submitting advertising material to the Farmers' Almanac.Advertising Options...

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...

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...

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...

Full Moon Names and Their Meanings
View More Farmers' Almanac TV Videos » Full Moon names date back to Native Americans, of what is now the northern and eastern United States. The tribes kept track of the seasons by giving distinctive names to each recurring full...