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

Fall Foliage Dates
When are the peak times to see the most color? Check out our map below.

Wild, Wet, Wacky (Hot) Weather
What's Next? This summer's weather has been interesting to say the least. Did the Almanac predict it? Find out here.

Best Days for Leaf Peeping
Find out peak dates to see fall foliage in your area.

Recipes for Smart Snacking
Healthy, easy to make, recipes to fuel your body through the day.

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

Foolish Weather for April?
April's weather can fool many of us into thinking that winter is hanging on. But the sun is getting stronger and the temperatures will warm up.

Vegetables that Liked this Summer's Soggy Weather
Why Cabbage and Broccoli are a Gardener's Best Friend

Eat Your Colors!
Eating a rainbow of colors can improve your health.

Longest Running Almanac Editor In History
September 18th marks the birth anniversary of the Farmers' Almanac's most colorful editor.

Memorable Thanksgiving Weather
The first Thanksgiving in Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1621 was blessed with pleasant weather. But since then, other Thanksgiving holidays have not always enjoyed such fair conditions.

Record Breaking Winter Weather from 2008
Winter Extremes Winter of 2008 saw some record-breaking extremes. Find out where.

Rain, Rain, Go Away ...
Making the Most of a Wet Summer Don't let wet weather keep you out of the garden this summer!

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

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.

Best Wedding Weather State?
Ever wonder what states may have the best weather for weddings? Check out what we found from our Worst Wedding Weather Contest.

Where to Hit the Slopes in 2007 and 2008
Where will the best snow be? Will it be a good skiing year? Farmers' Almanac offers its take on where to hit the slopes this upcoming winter.

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

Extend Your Growing Season
Mini-greenhouses, cold frames, and other ways to grow in cold weather.

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

Healthier Halloween Treats
Sure, candy is dandy, but why not give the gift of good health this Halloween?

Think Snow is Only for Winter? Think Again!
Spring is here, which means no more snow, right? Not so fast!

Where to Hit the Slopes in 2008/09
Like to ski? Check out where the Farmers' Almanac is predicting a great ski season.

How accurate was the Farmers' Almanac this year?
Remember last winter? The Farmers' Almanac warned that "Shivery is not dead!" And this summer has been an interesting mix of hot, dry conditions. Find out how the Almanac did with its predictions for the 2007 winter and summer.

Longtime Farmers’ Almanac Forecaster Resigns
For immediate release: Caleb Weatherbee hands in his resignation.

Remembering the Perfect Storm
The Halloween Nor'easter of 1991 has been immortalized in print and on film. But what made this storm so "perfect"?

Warm Up with Hearty Fall Soups
Save money and eat well. Soups are a great option for dinners and lunches. Check out fall favorites.

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

Healthier Holiday Cooking
Comfort food can be healthy. Find out how to make the holidays healthier here.

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.

How to Create a Year of Wellness
Follow these month by month steps to a successfully healthy year.

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.

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.

Historic Blizzards
Check out these powerful storms Winter 2008 starts on December 21, but snow has already made its appearance in many places. Read on about some historical storms.

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.

Recipes

Boo-berry Coffin Cake
Scare up this cake for all your ghosts and goblins on Halloween. You'll have them shouting "yum" instead of "boo!"

New England Brown Bread
For a special treat, serve with Baked Beans and Codfish Cakes

Zucchini Fritters
Here's a tasty treat that's even better with grated cheese incorporated before frying.

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

Products

Maine Gold Maple Syrup- Maple Leaf Bottle
A natural, healthy alternative to sugar. Maine Gold(r) maple syrup has fewer calories than honey, sugar or corn syrup; has zero fat and cholesterol; provides superb flavor in baked goods and marinades; and naturally sweetens fruit, yogurt and your favorite...

Maine Gold - Maple Syrup Decanter
Maine Gold(r) - Maple Syrup Decanter. A popular 250 ML imported Basques bottle, topped with gold foil, provides tabletop elegance and makes charming gifts. Light Amber Grade.Availability: Usually ships in 2-3 business days.

Farmers' Almanac Weather Stick
Straight from the Maine woods, this balsam fir weather forecaster really works! Hang it from an outside wall or a door casing and watch it bend down to predict foul weather, up to predict good weather! Approx 15"LAvailability: Usually ships...

Blog

Apple A Day
October 8, 2008 12:02 PM

Ice Is Nice (Sometimes)
February 15, 2008 11:05 AM

The Hurricane that Wasn’t
September 29, 2008 6:37 PM

Fun In Maine In The Winter
January 16, 2009 5:33 PM

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

Early Freeze in Colorado
September 24, 2007 12:18 PM

New Jersey - Winter Wonderland
November 19, 2007 2:53 PM


After IKe, What’s Next
September 23, 2008 10:45 AM

Predicting Rain
October 5, 2007 7:09 AM

New Season for Farmers’ Almanac TV
January 3, 2007 10:51 AM

Another Giant Pumpkin Regatta
October 3, 2007 2:02 PM

16 1/2 Feet of Snow and Counting
April 15, 2008 11:36 AM



Easter (Cold) Weather
April 9, 2007 8:07 AM

The Coming of Spring
April 9, 2009 12:22 PM

Giant Pumpkin Regatta
October 9, 2007 11:56 AM


20 Signs of a Hard Winter (Part 1)
August 29, 2007 2:31 PM


Energy Efficiencies - 4 Ideas
July 31, 2008 4:50 PM

Cold, Ice, Snow, Oh My!
December 16, 2006 7:09 AM

Wild, Wacky Weather
October 15, 2009 2:41 PM

Ice Storm in Kentucky
March 3, 2009 10:13 AM

Value of "old" Almanacs
July 8, 2008 11:27 AM

Halloween Fun
November 4, 2009 9:56 AM

My Guide To Surviving Mosquitoes
June 15, 2009 2:51 PM

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

Weird Summer Weather
July 25, 2008 12:41 PM

March - Spring & Birds
March 3, 2008 7:05 AM

Last night’s Lunar Eclipse was …
February 21, 2008 2:58 PM

Happy 87th Birthday
January 29, 2009 12:13 PM

Welcome!
September 5, 2006 2:50 PM

Midwest Floods
March 24, 2008 9:16 AM

March - Best and Worst
March 6, 2008 9:34 AM

My Day in the Limelight
August 28, 2007 10:09 AM

Is Slower Better?
July 14, 2008 12:04 PM

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

Full Cold Moon
December 11, 2008 6:45 PM

A Long, Hard Winter
April 5, 2007 9:18 AM

Crippling Ice Storm
January 28, 2009 4:56 PM

Sea Gulls - The Dirty Secret
July 30, 2009 4:28 PM



More Winter or Early Spring
February 4, 2008 12:22 PM

Hurricane Survival
August 21, 2007 9:59 AM

Dear Editor: Go Away, Winter!
April 10, 2007 9:19 AM

Spying on Nature
March 24, 2009 10:44 AM


Big Snow - Little Snow
September 22, 2006 8:32 AM

Weather Spotters
April 14, 2008 10:45 AM


Winter Weather Awareness Week
October 29, 2008 10:13 AM

Flag Day - June 14th
June 12, 2008 4:15 PM

Honey, My Snowblower is Clogged
January 3, 2008 3:58 PM

Halloween Heaven
October 31, 2008 1:42 PM


Best Weather Cities - A Dispute
August 3, 2009 9:09 AM

Flood Safety Tips
April 26, 2007 9:19 AM


Tick Alert
July 21, 2008 9:45 AM


Ice Fishing in Lake Erie
February 9, 2009 12:52 PM

Storm Stories
December 13, 2006 8:25 AM

Playing It Safe - Lightning
June 23, 2008 9:49 AM

Record Cold Temps
January 28, 2008 7:57 AM

Be Careful What You Wish For
December 17, 2007 3:14 PM

The Snow “Dance”
January 15, 2008 10:13 AM

Is Old Man Winter on his way?
October 25, 2006 9:21 AM

Lightning Awareness
April 27, 2007 10:04 AM

Ice Storm of 2008 - Blizzards
December 15, 2008 11:04 AM

Is March Really A Lion?
February 27, 2009 1:52 PM

Maps for Foliage
September 10, 2008 4:51 PM

Worst Weather for a Wedding
October 19, 2007 10:05 AM

The Spirit of America
September 28, 2009 3:30 PM

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



An Inch of Rain Equals
December 4, 2007 11:14 AM

North Star
November 8, 2007 10:54 AM

A Halloween Legend
October 30, 2007 11:19 AM

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

Buried Head First - A Matter of Survival
February 22, 2008 10:36 AM

Heating With Wood
July 22, 2008 1:16 PM

Blog Action Day
October 15, 2007 4:45 PM

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

25 Random Things
February 17, 2009 1:47 PM

Fresh, Safe & Affordable Food
March 18, 2009 4:56 PM

Joyful Frugality
May 22, 2009 9:10 AM

Gardening Made easy
March 17, 2009 3:25 PM

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

In Anticipation of Summer
March 16, 2009 8:44 AM

New Year Resolutions
January 2, 2008 9:54 AM


Fall - Apples - Pies
September 27, 2007 10:01 AM


The 10 Worst Weather Cities
October 6, 2006 6:20 AM

Biodeisel Fuel
July 11, 2008 10:39 AM

Lightning Fatalities - 2008
May 18, 2009 3:38 PM

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

All About Frost
September 27, 2006 7:49 AM


Ice Storms
December 11, 2007 1:25 PM

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

Pages

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...

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...

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...

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...

Farmers' Almanac Timeline
1818 – The first edition of Farmers’ Almanac is printed by editor David Young, Philom., and publisher Jacob Mann, in Morristown, N.J. 1852 – David Young dies. Astronomer Samuel Hart Wright succeeds him as editor. 1875...

On The Money
Major Weather Events Accurately Predicted by the Farmers’ Almanac... Photo Courtesy of NOAA  • In 2009, the Farmers’ Almanac predicted an exceptionally cold winter and a cool, wet spring...

Farmers' Almanac History
Founded in 1818, the Farmers’ Almanac’s timeless appeal has spanned three centuries, offering readers a trademark blend of long-range weather predictions, humor, fun facts, and valuable advice on gardening, cooking, fishing, conservation, and much more. The Farmers’...

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...