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Save Money – Make Your Own Remedies
Natual cures for acne, toothpaste and more. Check out these natural and inexpensive ways to make your own remedies.
Natual cures for acne, toothpaste and more. Check out these natural and inexpensive ways to make your own remedies.
Make Your Own Eggnog
Recipe and More! Make your own eggnog this holiday season. It's fun, easy, and tasty.
Recipe and More! Make your own eggnog this holiday season. It's fun, easy, and tasty.
4 Ways to Make Winter More Fun
Cabin fever taking over your home? Check out out top 4 ways to make winter more fun.
Cabin fever taking over your home? Check out out top 4 ways to make winter more fun.
Helpful Holiday Hints
To make Thanksgiving more memborable The holidays can be a crazy time of year. Check out some of our favorite helpful hints for ways to make this holiday better.
To make Thanksgiving more memborable The holidays can be a crazy time of year. Check out some of our favorite helpful hints for ways to make this holiday better.
Make Your Own Herbal Vinegar
Easy and Tasty Suggestions Tired of just plain vinegar? Looking for some good reasons to plant herbs? Check out these easy ways to make herbal vinegar.
Easy and Tasty Suggestions Tired of just plain vinegar? Looking for some good reasons to plant herbs? Check out these easy ways to make herbal vinegar.
How Does Ice Make Drinks Cold?
When you touch ice it's cold. Add it to a drink and the drink gets cold. But how does this frozen water make things cold?
When you touch ice it's cold. Add it to a drink and the drink gets cold. But how does this frozen water make things cold?
Make Your 12 Days of Christmas More Green
12 Earth-Friendly Tips Learn how to make the 12 days of Christmas a little more green. Check out our easy, but useful, tips here.
12 Earth-Friendly Tips Learn how to make the 12 days of Christmas a little more green. Check out our easy, but useful, tips here.
Make Your Own Ice Cream Pie
An Easy Dessert Sure to Please Going on a picnic? Bring this delicious pie.
An Easy Dessert Sure to Please Going on a picnic? Bring this delicious pie.
How to Prevent Motion Sickness
Tips to make your flight or cruise a lot smoother.
Tips to make your flight or cruise a lot smoother.
Delectable Valentine's Cheesecakes
Find out how to make the perfect cheesecake for your Valentine.
Find out how to make the perfect cheesecake for your Valentine.
Did the Calendar Manufacturers Make a Mistake?
Why does February have 29 days this year? Ever wonder "why" we have leap day every four years?
Why does February have 29 days this year? Ever wonder "why" we have leap day every four years?
Frozen Peas to the Rescue
Here is an easy way to make an ice pack in a hurry with ingredients from the cabinet or freezer.
Here is an easy way to make an ice pack in a hurry with ingredients from the cabinet or freezer.
What the Heck is a Rutabaga?
This jumbo root vegetable with the strange name can make a tasty addition to your table.
This jumbo root vegetable with the strange name can make a tasty addition to your table.
Make Your Own Valentine Candy
Candied Cherries Looking for something sweet for your sweetie? Check out this homemade, easy treat.
Candied Cherries Looking for something sweet for your sweetie? Check out this homemade, easy treat.
Don't Throw Out the Egg Carton
It Can Be Recycled For Many Household Uses Egg cartons make it easy to sort, organize and house screws and bolts. They have many other uses too.
It Can Be Recycled For Many Household Uses Egg cartons make it easy to sort, organize and house screws and bolts. They have many other uses too.
Make Your Own Tea
Next time you're in the mood for a cup of hot or cold tea, why not head to your garden? Herbal teas can be mad from herbs grown in your backyard or patio.
Next time you're in the mood for a cup of hot or cold tea, why not head to your garden? Herbal teas can be mad from herbs grown in your backyard or patio.
Must Read Cooking Tips
Learn how to make eggs fluffier, meatballs easier, and vegetables more full of flavor.
Learn how to make eggs fluffier, meatballs easier, and vegetables more full of flavor.
Does Thanksgiving Dinner make you Sleepy?
Find out why here. Tryptophan, an amino acid found in turkey, is often used as an excuse for falling asleep after that big holiday meal. But is that truly the culprit?
Find out why here. Tryptophan, an amino acid found in turkey, is often used as an excuse for falling asleep after that big holiday meal. But is that truly the culprit?
7 Easy Ways to Make Your Roses Last Longer
Find out how to keep your flowers blooming longer.
Find out how to keep your flowers blooming longer.
Recipes for Smart Snacking
Healthy, easy to make, recipes to fuel your body through the day.
Healthy, easy to make, recipes to fuel your body through the day.
Back-To-School Breakfast Fun!
Your children will have fun helping make these quick and easy breakfast recipes.
Your children will have fun helping make these quick and easy breakfast recipes.
Healthier Holiday Cooking
Comfort food can be healthy. Find out how to make the holidays healthier here.
Comfort food can be healthy. Find out how to make the holidays healthier here.
Hybrid Vehicles
Before you make your next car purchase, check out a hybrid. There are many benefits, including a tax credit from Uncle Sam.
Before you make your next car purchase, check out a hybrid. There are many benefits, including a tax credit from Uncle Sam.
An Onion a Day, May Help Keep Cholesterol Down
Peeling away the health benefits of onions. They may make you cry, but onions are healthy for you. Find out how.
Peeling away the health benefits of onions. They may make you cry, but onions are healthy for you. Find out how.
Why Does Scratching an Itch Feel Good?
From bug bites, to poison ivy, to allergies - why does scratching make these "itches" better?
From bug bites, to poison ivy, to allergies - why does scratching make these "itches" better?
8 Smarter Ways to Use Your Microwave
Find out how to make your microwave work for you.
Find out how to make your microwave work for you.
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.
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.
Make Kindness a Priority.
This has become a world full of rudeness. Join the Farmers' Almanac in celebrating the gift of kindness.
This has become a world full of rudeness. Join the Farmers' Almanac in celebrating the gift of kindness.
Decorations from Nature
Tips on ways to bring the garden to your next party. Fun ways to make your next outdoor gathering more festive.
Tips on ways to bring the garden to your next party. Fun ways to make your next outdoor gathering more festive.
Reduce Your Waste for Earth Day
Turn Trash into Treasure Simple ways to reuse common items, and make less trash.
Turn Trash into Treasure Simple ways to reuse common items, and make less trash.
Income Tax Facts for the Weary
Discover some unusual facts about April 15--including why the government used Donald Duck to make this day less taxing.
Discover some unusual facts about April 15--including why the government used Donald Duck to make this day less taxing.
Move over fossil fuels...
It’s time for some ingenuity. Did you know algae can be used to make fuel? Check out some pros and cons of a few alternative fuel sources.
It’s time for some ingenuity. Did you know algae can be used to make fuel? Check out some pros and cons of a few alternative fuel sources.
Should you make indoor or outdoor plans for Memorial Day?
And what about the 4th of July? Farmers’ Almanac predicts a “Fairly” good weather weekend for Memorial Day.
And what about the 4th of July? Farmers’ Almanac predicts a “Fairly” good weather weekend for Memorial Day.
Make Your Own Cooking Mixes
Save Time and Money Like the convenience of store-bought cookie, cake, brownie and other mixes, but don't like the cost? Here's a solution.
Save Time and Money Like the convenience of store-bought cookie, cake, brownie and other mixes, but don't like the cost? Here's a solution.
11 Smart Ways to Make Your Money Last Longer
The cost of living is rising! Here are some of our favorite cost-cutting, penny-pinching tips from past editions of the Farmers’ Almanac:
The cost of living is rising! Here are some of our favorite cost-cutting, penny-pinching tips from past editions of the Farmers’ Almanac:
Fun Bugs?!!
Is there such a thing? Fun bugs? Check out some interesting bugs that might make for a fun day of exploration.
Is there such a thing? Fun bugs? Check out some interesting bugs that might make for a fun day of exploration.
12 Simple Tips to Sell Your Home in a Slow Market
Try these low-cost tips to make your house a place buyers will want to call home.
Try these low-cost tips to make your house a place buyers will want to call home.
8 Ways to Keep Your Pets Safe this Holiday Season
Pets, like children, can get in harms way during the holidays. Make sure your home is safe.
Pets, like children, can get in harms way during the holidays. Make sure your home is safe.
Beating the Back-To-School Blues
Going back to school can be stressful. Find out how to help your kids make a smooth transition.
Going back to school can be stressful. Find out how to help your kids make a smooth transition.
How Fall Chores Can Make you Healthier
Fall is a time for raking, splitting wood and more. Find out how these chores can actually be good for you.
Fall is a time for raking, splitting wood and more. Find out how these chores can actually be good for 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.
Don't let the festivities of the holidays make you sick. Learn how to naturally treat a mild case of food poisoning.
Homemade Air Freshener Can Freshen up the Holidays
Here is an easy-to-make air freshener that's also a perfect homemade gift.
Here is an easy-to-make air freshener that's also a perfect homemade gift.
Try These Tasty Spring Salad Tips
Learn to make a delicious, filling spring salad.
Learn to make a delicious, filling spring salad.
Recycle Those Holiday Cards!
Instead of throwing those treasured holiday cards in the garbage, why not make them into something useful?
Instead of throwing those treasured holiday cards in the garbage, why not make them into something useful?
Best Baking Tips From the Farmers' Almanac
Just in time for Thanksgiving! 'Tis the time to head to the kitchen! The holidays are a great time to bake. Make your time easier by checking out our useful tips.
Just in time for Thanksgiving! 'Tis the time to head to the kitchen! The holidays are a great time to bake. Make your time easier by checking out our useful tips.
Top Feel Good Gifts For Mom
Make her, the earth, and you feel good. The secret to a great Mother's Day Gift is giving from the heart. Check out our earth-friendly, thoughtful ideas here.
Make her, the earth, and you feel good. The secret to a great Mother's Day Gift is giving from the heart. Check out our earth-friendly, thoughtful ideas here.
How Does the Farmers' Almanac Make Its Weather Predictions?
Is it folklore? The groundhog? Radar and computers? Find out how the Almanac makes its amazingly accurate long-range weather predictions.
Is it folklore? The groundhog? Radar and computers? Find out how the Almanac makes its amazingly accurate long-range weather predictions.
Personal Pizzas
Quick, easy and a bit untraditional Make personal pizzas with French bread, tomato bagels and even hoagie rolls. It's easy!
Quick, easy and a bit untraditional Make personal pizzas with French bread, tomato bagels and even hoagie rolls. It's easy!
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.
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.
Plant a Fall Garden
Make Gardening Season Last Longer Summer is winding down but gardening season can continue into the fall. Find out how.
Make Gardening Season Last Longer Summer is winding down but gardening season can continue into the fall. Find out how.
Making Your Own Natural Holiday Wreath
With just a few pinecones, nuts and hemlock cones, you can make a festive holiday wreath.
With just a few pinecones, nuts and hemlock cones, you can make a festive holiday wreath.
Wreaths are More than Just Decorations
Wreaths have been used as war symbols, as well as house identifiers. Learn more about wreaths and how to decorate with them.
Wreaths have been used as war symbols, as well as house identifiers. Learn more about wreaths and how to decorate with them.
Rice Rocks
Rice, a staple food for more than half of the earth's population, is an amazing grain.
Rice, a staple food for more than half of the earth's population, is an amazing grain.
How Safe is your Food?
We all hope we're feeding our family safe food, but how can we be sure?
We all hope we're feeding our family safe food, but how can we be sure?
Getting Rid of Slugs and Snails
Are slugs and snails attacking your gardens? Rid your garden of these pests naturally and easily with some tips from the Farmers' Almanac.
Are slugs and snails attacking your gardens? Rid your garden of these pests naturally and easily with some tips from the Farmers' Almanac.
Is It True That Cows Lie Down When It's About To Rain?
Ever wonder if cows can foretell the weather? Some believe that if cows are lying down rain is on its way. Is this a good method of predicting rain?
Ever wonder if cows can foretell the weather? Some believe that if cows are lying down rain is on its way. Is this a good method of predicting rain?
Dental Tips George Washington Could’ve Used!
Learn how eating apples, figs, and strawberries can keep your teeth whiter and cleaner.
Learn how eating apples, figs, and strawberries can keep your teeth whiter and cleaner.
5 Secrets to Spice Up Your Gardens
Want to try something new in the garden this year? Check out these ideas that will add a little pizazz to your gardens.
Want to try something new in the garden this year? Check out these ideas that will add a little pizazz to your gardens.
Have you Exercised your Senses Lately
Tune into life's simple pleasures by exercising your senses. Learn how here.
Tune into life's simple pleasures by exercising your senses. Learn how here.
Got Rain? These places don't have much!
Top Ten DRIEST Places in the USA Rain, rain where are you? Imagine receiving less than 10 inches of rain in an entire year? It happens in these ten US towns.
Top Ten DRIEST Places in the USA Rain, rain where are you? Imagine receiving less than 10 inches of rain in an entire year? It happens in these ten US towns.
Why Do Graduates Wear Robes?
It's graduation season! Check out the colorful history and reason for wearing robes during ceremonies.
It's graduation season! Check out the colorful history and reason for wearing robes during ceremonies.
Fourth of July SIZZLERS!
Top Ten HOTTEST Independence Days Fourth of July is a time for picnics, parades, and fireworks, but maybe not in these towns. Check out how HOT some places get during this patriotic holiday.
Top Ten HOTTEST Independence Days Fourth of July is a time for picnics, parades, and fireworks, but maybe not in these towns. Check out how HOT some places get during this patriotic holiday.
Stop and Smell the Roses!
Spring is here. Learn to enjoy it!
Spring is here. Learn to enjoy it!
10 Ways to Keep Your Mind Healthy
Exercise your brain as you age! Check out our easy tips for ways to keep your mind and memory healthy.
Exercise your brain as you age! Check out our easy tips for ways to keep your mind and memory healthy.
5 Easy Ways to Add Some SPRING to Your February
Spring fever taking over? Here are five easy ways to help make spring seem a little closer.
Spring fever taking over? Here are five easy ways to help make spring seem a little closer.
A Pillow Can Ease Your Headache Pain
With this easy-to-make pillow, you can rest your weary head and ease the pain of a headache.
With this easy-to-make pillow, you can rest your weary head and ease the pain of a headache.
Decorate for Winter
Instead of decorating for the holidays, try decorating for the winter season.
Instead of decorating for the holidays, try decorating for the winter season.
Decorate Your Thanksgiving Table Naturally
Adding a homemade touch to the Thanksgiving table couldn't be easier.
Adding a homemade touch to the Thanksgiving table couldn't be easier.
Olympic Traditions: One World, One Dream
The 2008 Summer Olympic Games begin August 8 in Beijing and will carry on centuries of tradition.
The 2008 Summer Olympic Games begin August 8 in Beijing and will carry on centuries of tradition.
10 Ways to Bring Your Family Closer Together
Here are some tried and true activities that will put smiles on your kids’ faces because they get to have fun with their parents!
Here are some tried and true activities that will put smiles on your kids’ faces because they get to have fun with their parents!
Women and Credit
Being contacted by a collections agency can be scary and overwhelming. If you take a step back, read your rights, and think about your options, you can take control of the situation.
Being contacted by a collections agency can be scary and overwhelming. If you take a step back, read your rights, and think about your options, you can take control of the situation.
Simple Pleasures for the Whole Family
Take time this winter to slow down and enjoy some down time! Here are some simple pleasures all of you can enjoy.
Take time this winter to slow down and enjoy some down time! Here are some simple pleasures all of you can enjoy.
Once a month Household Chores
Is one of your New Year's Resolutions to keep your house cleaner? Here are some ideas that can help.
Is one of your New Year's Resolutions to keep your house cleaner? Here are some ideas that can help.
Frugal February Fun
Do you have an empty wallet and cabin fever? Try these ideas for low-cost winter fun!
Do you have an empty wallet and cabin fever? Try these ideas for low-cost winter fun!
Good Manners in the Great Outdoors
Help keep nature beautiful. Get outside and enjoy it, but be polite about it.
Help keep nature beautiful. Get outside and enjoy it, but be polite about it.
Top 5 Must Read Winter Weather Driving Tips
Winter weather is coming! Be prepared before you hit the roads. Check out these must read tips.
Winter weather is coming! Be prepared before you hit the roads. Check out these must read tips.
Childproofing for the Holidays
Before you dress your children in their best holiday clothes, you may want to call grandma and ask her to put the hard candies and breakable ornaments away.
Before you dress your children in their best holiday clothes, you may want to call grandma and ask her to put the hard candies and breakable ornaments away.
Easy Yet Important Ways to Save Money
From the Farmers’ Almanac Check out some of our timely tips on ways to cut costs.
From the Farmers’ Almanac Check out some of our timely tips on ways to cut costs.
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.
For us it seems so natural, but the funny thing is that humans are one of the only species that laughs.
Who Invented Peanut Butter?
March is peanut month! Check out some interesting facts about the inventor of one of the most popular peanut products around - peanut butter!
March is peanut month! Check out some interesting facts about the inventor of one of the most popular peanut products around - peanut butter!
Sticking to Your New Year's Resolutions
New Year's resolutions are notorious for being broken. But you can achieve success. Here's how.
New Year's resolutions are notorious for being broken. But you can achieve success. Here's how.
Lips Parched? Try This Natural Balm
Instead of purchasing lip balm at the store, try making your own. It's easy.
Instead of purchasing lip balm at the store, try making your own. It's easy.
How to get the most out of Yard Sales
It's yard/garage sale season. Lean how to find the best bargains.
It's yard/garage sale season. Lean how to find the best bargains.
New or Used Cars?
When it comes to sticking to your budget, it's tough to beat the value of a good, used car. As with any purchase, the more you know the better your experience will be.
When it comes to sticking to your budget, it's tough to beat the value of a good, used car. As with any purchase, the more you know the better your experience will be.
Natural Cures with Apple Cider Vinegar
Get more energy, relieve symptoms of arthritis and more.
Get more energy, relieve symptoms of arthritis and more.
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.
Even if you spent your whole life saving for retirement, you need to keep a watchful eye on your assets after you retire.
Be Prepared for Winter Storms
First appearing in the 2005 Farmers' Almanac 10 tips to help you prepare for a big snow storm.
First appearing in the 2005 Farmers' Almanac 10 tips to help you prepare for a big snow storm.
Surviving the Holiday Rush – Ways to Combat Fatigue
Feeling worn out from the holiday rush? Find out ways to prevent exhaustion.
Feeling worn out from the holiday rush? Find out ways to prevent exhaustion.
What are Latkes?
Here is an old-fashioned dish that is associated with Hanukkah. It is also easy to prepare.
Here is an old-fashioned dish that is associated with Hanukkah. It is also easy to prepare.
Cure for Kids' Cabin Fever
Entertain your children with these fun indoor garden activities.
Entertain your children with these fun indoor garden activities.
Baking Soda: The Miracle Worker
Baking soda just may be the original natural cure for many health and home related issues.
Baking soda just may be the original natural cure for many health and home related issues.
Remember these Childhood Games?
Bring back games that don't require electricity. Summer time is a time for fun. Check out some games from the past and present.
Bring back games that don't require electricity. Summer time is a time for fun. Check out some games from the past and present.
Is Social Security Secure?
Social Security is in great peril, and a solution is needed.
Social Security is in great peril, and a solution is needed.
When Life Gives You Lemons ...
Try These Tasty Lemonade Recipes! Summer time drink recipes to quench your thirst.
Try These Tasty Lemonade Recipes! Summer time drink recipes to quench your thirst.
Celebrating Easter Nature's Way
Making natural dye colors out of fruits, vegetables, and other everyday items you can find in your home or garden is both easy and fun.
Making natural dye colors out of fruits, vegetables, and other everyday items you can find in your home or garden is both easy and fun.
Top 10 reasons to cut your own tree
Want to gather the family and cut down your own tree?
Want to gather the family and cut down your own tree?
Dog Days are Here!
Why are the hot/sultry days of summer are referred to as "dog days?"
Why are the hot/sultry days of summer are referred to as "dog days?"
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.
Simple Ways to Sneak in Exercise. Life is busy, but exercise is important. Check out our easy ways to sneak in some exercise.
Eat A Banana for What Ails You
Need a quick pick-me-up? Try a banana. It gives you more sustained energy than anything out of a vending machine!
Need a quick pick-me-up? Try a banana. It gives you more sustained energy than anything out of a vending machine!
Top Ten Outdoor Activities for Fall
Ten great reasons to get outside this fall.
Ten great reasons to get outside this fall.
5 Budget-Friendly Picks for Summer Getaways
5 top picks for fun but inexpensive summer getaways.
5 top picks for fun but inexpensive summer getaways.
Could These Remedies Really Stop the Hiccups?
Old Time Hiccup Remedies Remembered Check out these remedies from the past! Some are a bit crazy others may work!
Old Time Hiccup Remedies Remembered Check out these remedies from the past! Some are a bit crazy others may work!
3 Yummy Mother's Day Treats
Looking for a new recipe for Mother's Day? Here are a few favorites from the Farmers' Almanac.
Looking for a new recipe for Mother's Day? Here are a few favorites from the Farmers' Almanac.
Treating Sprains with Ice Packs
Has the winter weather got you down?
Has the winter weather got you down?
Thanksgiving Traditions to Treasure
Meaningful traditions you can incorporate into to your family's Thanksgiving celebration.
Meaningful traditions you can incorporate into to your family's Thanksgiving celebration.
10 Common Sense Ways to Communicate Better
All of us communicate constantly throughout a day. But do we do it well? Find out here.
All of us communicate constantly throughout a day. But do we do it well? Find out here.
Dandelion: Friend or Foe?
Are dandelions taking over your lawn? Instead of spraying them, maybe you should pick them.
Are dandelions taking over your lawn? Instead of spraying them, maybe you should pick them.
Got Mud?
Tips and tricks to keep mud outside. Warmer weather means melting. Melting often leads to mud. Find some helpful ways to keep mud to a minimum this season.
Tips and tricks to keep mud outside. Warmer weather means melting. Melting often leads to mud. Find some helpful ways to keep mud to a minimum this season.
Why a birthday cake? Why candles?
Birthday traditions revealed. Learn the history behind birthday parties as well as where some birthday traditions come from.
Birthday traditions revealed. Learn the history behind birthday parties as well as where some birthday traditions come from.
Easy Ways to Pay for the Holidays
Holidays take a toll on your finances? Check out some easy ways to help you pay off your expenses.
Holidays take a toll on your finances? Check out some easy ways to help you pay off your expenses.
Amazing Hummingbird Facts
Did you know a hummingbird's heart beats 500 times a minute? Or that it can fly backwards? Learn more about these tiny birds.
Did you know a hummingbird's heart beats 500 times a minute? Or that it can fly backwards? Learn more about these tiny birds.
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.
Prepare now - stay safe later. It's important to know what you may need in order to protect against natural hazards.
Ten Secrets to Simplifying your Life
Relaxing breakfasts with the family, taking a nature walk, remember a time when life was less stressful? Allow the Farmers' Almanac to remind you of life's simple pleasures and how to slow down and enjoy them more. Ideas, tips and more.
Relaxing breakfasts with the family, taking a nature walk, remember a time when life was less stressful? Allow the Farmers' Almanac to remind you of life's simple pleasures and how to slow down and enjoy them more. Ideas, tips and more.
True or False: Warm milk can help you fall asleep.
Find out if there really is any truth to milk serving as a sleep aid.
Find out if there really is any truth to milk serving as a sleep aid.
Recycle Your Christmas Tree
The holidays are here and so is one of the best times of the year for watching your waste.
The holidays are here and so is one of the best times of the year for watching your waste.
8 Fun Ways to Hook Kids on Fishing
Fishing season is here. Take the kids and instill in them a love for the outdoors. Here are some tips on ways to get started.
Fishing season is here. Take the kids and instill in them a love for the outdoors. Here are some tips on ways to get started.
Extend Your Growing Season
Mini-greenhouses, cold frames, and other ways to grow in cold weather.
Mini-greenhouses, cold frames, and other ways to grow in cold weather.
Not Just For The Dryer
Interested in tips for using dryer sheets?
Interested in tips for using dryer sheets?
Snack Smart
Snacking throughout the day can help you stay healthy.
Snacking throughout the day can help you stay healthy.
Top Ten Favorite Holiday Treats
From the Farmers' Almanac Looking for some fantastic holiday treats to bake or give away as gifts? Check out our Top Ten Favorite recipes here.
From the Farmers' Almanac Looking for some fantastic holiday treats to bake or give away as gifts? Check out our Top Ten Favorite recipes here.
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.
Before you whip up that special dessert, keep in mind that granulated white sugar differs in size, as well as use in the kitchen.
November's Full Beaver Moon
On November 13th at 1:17 a.m., the moon will be full. Learn why this month's full moon is called the Full Beaver Moon.
On November 13th at 1:17 a.m., the moon will be full. Learn why this month's full moon is called the Full Beaver Moon.
What is a Blue Moon?
Ever wonder what a Blue Moon is?
Ever wonder what a Blue Moon is?
Ten Ways to Stay Trim
This Holiday Season Find out how to enjoy those tantalizing treats without packing on the pounds.
This Holiday Season Find out how to enjoy those tantalizing treats without packing on the pounds.
8 Things to do on Thanksgiving Besides Watch Football
The meal is complete, the dishes are done and it’s time to be with family and friends. Now what?
The meal is complete, the dishes are done and it’s time to be with family and friends. Now what?
Holiday Entertaining on a Shoestring
Don't let a tight budget keep you from hosting a holiday party for your friends.
Don't let a tight budget keep you from hosting a holiday party for your friends.
The Katrina Cottage: Frequently Asked Questions
Learn about this innovative solution to the Gulf Region's housing crisis in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.
Learn about this innovative solution to the Gulf Region's housing crisis in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.
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?
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?
Stormy Weather for the Southern States
Is there a wet or rainy season in the southern US states? After a dry summer, it might be good to know when the rainy season may begin.
Is there a wet or rainy season in the southern US states? After a dry summer, it might be good to know when the rainy season may begin.
Tired of Herbs? Plant for Pets!
Get kids involved with the garden this year. Plant a pet or zoo garden.
Get kids involved with the garden this year. Plant a pet or zoo garden.
Plant for Taste
Looking for something else to grow and eat besides vegetables? Consider adding flowers to your list of potential snacks, or as additions to your salad bowl. Here are a few tips and rules for your health, when it comes to munching on flower blossoms.
Looking for something else to grow and eat besides vegetables? Consider adding flowers to your list of potential snacks, or as additions to your salad bowl. Here are a few tips and rules for your health, when it comes to munching on flower blossoms.
A Rose is Just a Rose – Or is It?
Don't send the wrong message to your Valentine. Find out what color roses you should give.
Don't send the wrong message to your Valentine. Find out what color roses you should give.
Top Ten Reasons NOT to Wish Winter Away
It's been a cold winter. Many of us are dreaming of spring. But we think there are good reasons why you shouldn't wish winter away just yet.
It's been a cold winter. Many of us are dreaming of spring. But we think there are good reasons why you shouldn't wish winter away just yet.
Some Germs are Good for You
The Real Dirt On Germs Everyone knows germs are bad right? Not so fast. Research is showing that antibacterial products could be making us more vulnerable to health problems.
The Real Dirt On Germs Everyone knows germs are bad right? Not so fast. Research is showing that antibacterial products could be making us more vulnerable to health problems.
Light Pollution: Are you a culprit?
Learn why the night sky isn't as dark as it used to be.
Learn why the night sky isn't as dark as it used to be.
What are Northern Lights?
When can they be seen? Fall is a great time to get out and look for the northern lights. But just what are these colors in the sky?
When can they be seen? Fall is a great time to get out and look for the northern lights. But just what are these colors in the sky?
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.
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.
8 Weather Lore Sayings You May Not Know
And one you most definitely do! April is a crazy month for weather, especially this year. Check out some natural spring-time weather lore here.
And one you most definitely do! April is a crazy month for weather, especially this year. Check out some natural spring-time weather lore here.
Longtime Farmers’ Almanac Forecaster Resigns
For immediate release: Caleb Weatherbee hands in his resignation.
For immediate release: Caleb Weatherbee hands in his resignation.
I scream, you scream, we all scream for
ICE CREAM! Learn a little history and get a recipe for this favorite treat.
ICE CREAM! Learn a little history and get a recipe for this favorite treat.
What the Pilgrims Really Ate
The "traditional" Thanksgiving meal is hardly traditional, unless you serve wild turkey, venison, and flint corn.
The "traditional" Thanksgiving meal is hardly traditional, unless you serve wild turkey, venison, and flint corn.
Refreshing Fruit Salads
Tasty recipes for a summer treat!
Tasty recipes for a summer treat!
Eggs Are Good For You
Eggs really aren't as bad as they're cracked up to be.
Eggs really aren't as bad as they're cracked up to be.
Grow Your Own Bouquets
Learn how to grow your own flowers for beautiful bouquets.
Learn how to grow your own flowers for beautiful bouquets.
5 Fun Cures for Spring Fever
Is the ideas of warm weather making you anxious to get outdoors? Check out some fun ways to enjoy spring, even if you still have snow outside.
Is the ideas of warm weather making you anxious to get outdoors? Check out some fun ways to enjoy spring, even if you still have snow outside.
Happy Kwanzaa
Learn what this holiday is all about. Kwanzaa is a week-long celebration that starts on December 26th. Learn more about the origin and traditions of this holiday.
Learn what this holiday is all about. Kwanzaa is a week-long celebration that starts on December 26th. Learn more about the origin and traditions of this holiday.
Summertime Remedies
Got a splinter? Bee sting? Bug bite? Check out these homemade natural cures for common summertime ailments.
Got a splinter? Bee sting? Bug bite? Check out these homemade natural cures for common summertime ailments.
How to Deal with Household Pests
Mice making a home in your garage? Houseflies causing havoc in your kitchen? Get useful tips on ways to deal with pests here.
Mice making a home in your garage? Houseflies causing havoc in your kitchen? Get useful tips on ways to deal with pests here.
What is raised on the farm?
Thanksgiving Acrostic Here is a quick game that encourages everyone to think about foods raised on the farm - and how grateful we are for farmers.
Thanksgiving Acrostic Here is a quick game that encourages everyone to think about foods raised on the farm - and how grateful we are for farmers.
Useful and Timely Tips from the Farmers' Almanac
Did you know that apples will turn lettuce brown? Or what to do if the plastic wrap you use is clinging to itself? Find the answers and more here.
Did you know that apples will turn lettuce brown? Or what to do if the plastic wrap you use is clinging to itself? Find the answers and more here.
Dog Days End – A Fish is in the Sky!
Where did the term, "Dog Days of Summer" originate? Look to the sky.
Where did the term, "Dog Days of Summer" originate? Look to the sky.
Easy Ways to Preserve our Earth
We can all do something to help preserve our earth. It doesn't have to be difficult.
We can all do something to help preserve our earth. It doesn't have to be difficult.
Toothache
Want temporary relief from an aching tooth?
Want temporary relief from an aching tooth?
A Clothesline Comeback
Want to save money? Think clotheslines. They're making a comeback.
Want to save money? Think clotheslines. They're making a comeback.
Cold is the Night
When the Stars Shine Bright Is there any truth to this weather lore? And how come the stars seem brighter in colder months?
When the Stars Shine Bright Is there any truth to this weather lore? And how come the stars seem brighter in colder months?
Beat Motion Sickness Naturally
If vacation season makes you queasy, these tested cures with have you jet-setting in no time!
If vacation season makes you queasy, these tested cures with have you jet-setting in no time!
8 Wonderful Gifts That Don't Cost A Cent
Is holiday shopping hurting your wallet? Remember, it's the thought that counts. Check out our top 8 meaningful and FREE gift ideas.
Is holiday shopping hurting your wallet? Remember, it's the thought that counts. Check out our top 8 meaningful and FREE gift ideas.
7 Common Sense Health Tips for the Back-to-School Season
Keep them healthy this year with these common sense but beneficial tips.
Keep them healthy this year with these common sense but beneficial tips.
Moon Illusion: A fun trick to try
How big is the moon really? Check out this family-friendly moon illusion.
How big is the moon really? Check out this family-friendly moon illusion.
Rain, Rain, Go Away ...
Making the Most of a Wet Summer Don't let wet weather keep you out of the garden this summer!
Making the Most of a Wet Summer Don't let wet weather keep you out of the garden this summer!
How Do You Sleep Tight?
Ever wonder where the phrases “sleep tight” and “don’t let the bedbugs bite” came from?
Ever wonder where the phrases “sleep tight” and “don’t let the bedbugs bite” came from?
Kindling a Fire
Need ideas for kindling a fire?
Need ideas for kindling a fire?
Where Have all the Hurricanes Gone?
It's hurricane season but it's been quiet. Is this a good sign of what's to come?
It's hurricane season but it's been quiet. Is this a good sign of what's to come?
Top Five Foods For Picnics and Cookouts
(And Some Tasty Recipes!) Cook up some fantastic foods this Memorial Day. Check out our favorites here.
(And Some Tasty Recipes!) Cook up some fantastic foods this Memorial Day. Check out our favorites here.
Think times have changed? Check this out.
Children complaining about strict rules? Check out these strict guidelines from the 1960s!
Children complaining about strict rules? Check out these strict guidelines from the 1960s!
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.
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.
Climate Change: Does it affect the Farmers’ Almanac Forecast?
Find out what the Farmers' Almanac weather prognosticator has to say about the secret weather formula.
Find out what the Farmers' Almanac weather prognosticator has to say about the secret weather formula.
5 Ways You May Be Inadvertently Hurting the Earth
Find out if your everyday actions may be hurting the earth.
Find out if your everyday actions may be hurting the earth.
More Great Reasons to Eat An Apple a Day
They say an apple a day keeps the doctor away. Find out why here.
They say an apple a day keeps the doctor away. Find out why here.
How to Cook Healthier in the New Year
Here are a few tips on how to lower the fat and calories in your everyday cooking.
Here are a few tips on how to lower the fat and calories in your everyday cooking.
Warm Up with Hearty Fall Soups
Save money and eat well. Soups are a great option for dinners and lunches. Check out fall favorites.
Save money and eat well. Soups are a great option for dinners and lunches. Check out fall favorites.
Just Add a Pinch of Salt: Recipes for a Cleaner Home
Recipes for a Cleaner Home We all know salt as a seasoning, but did you know it can help you around the house too?
Recipes for a Cleaner Home We all know salt as a seasoning, but did you know it can help you around the house too?
Cold Spring on Tap for Canada
Winter doesn't seem to want to end. Numbing cold conditions are predicted to continue into spring.
Winter doesn't seem to want to end. Numbing cold conditions are predicted to continue into spring.
Six Fun Things to do in July
July is a fun time for many things. Check out our top six picks here.
July is a fun time for many things. Check out our top six picks here.
What's so Magical about Mistletoe?
Today, kisses can be exchanged under the mistletoe any time during the holiday season.
Today, kisses can be exchanged under the mistletoe any time during the holiday season.
Favorite Ways to Spend a Rainy Day
Don't let the rain outside get you down! Check out the Farmers' Almanac's list of 10 ways to enjoy April.
Don't let the rain outside get you down! Check out the Farmers' Almanac's list of 10 ways to enjoy April.
Every Day Hints You Can't Live Without
Favorite tips from the Farmers' Almanac Drop an egg? Cobwebs filling up your home? Check out out favorite hints from A-M.
Favorite tips from the Farmers' Almanac Drop an egg? Cobwebs filling up your home? Check out out favorite hints from A-M.
Hush Puppies
This little round ball of fried dough has a unique, and potentially sad, origin.
This little round ball of fried dough has a unique, and potentially sad, origin.
No Need for Blanching!
Not every vegetable has to be blanched for freezing. Here are some
Not every vegetable has to be blanched for freezing. Here are some
Eat Your Colors!
Eating a rainbow of colors can improve your health.
Eating a rainbow of colors can improve your health.
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.
Sick of waiting on the repair man? So are we! Demand the good service that you deserve.
Did Smelly Feet Ruin Valentine's Dinner?
Ahh Valentine's Day. A day to rekindle the romance. The flowers are on the table, the candles are lit, but what is that smell?
Ahh Valentine's Day. A day to rekindle the romance. The flowers are on the table, the candles are lit, but what is that smell?
Easy Ways to Compost
Don't throw it away! Compost it! It's better for the environment and for your gardens.
Don't throw it away! Compost it! It's better for the environment and for your gardens.
How did Labor Day become a holiday?
September 3rd is Labor Day this year. Ever wonder how this day became a holiday?
September 3rd is Labor Day this year. Ever wonder how this day became a holiday?
Christmas Cookies!
Find out how cookies became a Christmas tradition, and then add these recipes to your collection of favorites!
Find out how cookies became a Christmas tradition, and then add these recipes to your collection of favorites!
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.
Recyclable gardening ideas. Don't throw it away! Reuse it for your garden! Check out these new uses for old things.
No lie George, here’s a good cherry pie!
Cherries are almost as popular as our first president. But are they nutritious? Do they really help lower cholesterol?
Cherries are almost as popular as our first president. But are they nutritious? Do they really help lower cholesterol?
Here Come the Leonid Meteors
Circle November 17th on your calendars for an early showing of meteors!
Circle November 17th on your calendars for an early showing of meteors!
Why Rake Leaves?
Every autumn, we spend hours raking leaves, but is there really a good reason behind it?
Every autumn, we spend hours raking leaves, but is there really a good reason behind it?
How to Create a Year of Wellness
Follow these month by month steps to a successfully healthy year.
Follow these month by month steps to a successfully healthy year.
A Peanut A Day
March is national peanut month. Find out why you should incorporate peanuts into your daily diet.
March is national peanut month. Find out why you should incorporate peanuts into your daily diet.
Fall Garden Cleanup Checklist
Here’s a basic checklist to use as you put your gardens to bed for the year.
Here’s a basic checklist to use as you put your gardens to bed for the year.
Celebrate Grandparents September 7
Sunday, September 7 is Grandparents' Day. Take time to show grandparents how much they are loved.
Sunday, September 7 is Grandparents' Day. Take time to show grandparents how much they are loved.
7 Pet-Proof Garden Tips
For a nicer garden and happier pet. Is the family dog trampling on your newly planted flower garden? Are neighborhood cats using your garden as a litter box? Check out our top tips for keeping pets out of gardens.
For a nicer garden and happier pet. Is the family dog trampling on your newly planted flower garden? Are neighborhood cats using your garden as a litter box? Check out our top tips for keeping pets out of gardens.
Wedding Traditions…Where Did They Come From?
If you're planning a winter wedding, you may want to read up on a few of these traditons.
If you're planning a winter wedding, you may want to read up on a few of these traditons.
Quill Pens Scribed American History
The quill pen scripted major turning points in American history, including the Mayflower Compact. Learn More.
The quill pen scripted major turning points in American history, including the Mayflower Compact. Learn More.
6 Good Reasons to Use Lemons for Better Health
Did you know lemons can help cure acne AND purify blood? Check out these healthy uses for lemons.
Did you know lemons can help cure acne AND purify blood? Check out these healthy uses for lemons.
Farmers’ Almanac right on with wet summer forecast
Wet, cool conditions in the Northeast come as no surprise to the Farmers' Almanac.
Wet, cool conditions in the Northeast come as no surprise to the Farmers' Almanac.
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.
Summer thunderstorms can be a challenge to drive in. Get some important tips on ways to drive safe.
lunar eclipse
Choosing a date for your wedding is a big decision. Check out this old wedding lore rhyme.
Choosing a date for your wedding is a big decision. Check out this old wedding lore rhyme.
Flush Less Down the Toilet
Thanks to new types of toilet fixtures, you don't have to flush gallons of water down the toilet anymore.
Thanks to new types of toilet fixtures, you don't have to flush gallons of water down the toilet anymore.
Sauerkraut, it’s not just for hot dogs
There are several creative recipes that can be made with Sauerkraut.
There are several creative recipes that can be made with Sauerkraut.
10 Ways to Keep More Money in Your Pocket
Thrifty Thinknig Is your wallet feeling the economic crunch? Find out how you can hang on to those dollars.
Thrifty Thinknig Is your wallet feeling the economic crunch? Find out how you can hang on to those dollars.
What is aloe good for?
Aloe, a popular houseplant, has a long history as a multipurpose folk remedy.
Aloe, a popular houseplant, has a long history as a multipurpose folk remedy.
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.
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.
Stevia: A Natural (and Unknown) Sweetener
Stevia is very sweet, has no calories and is easy to grow. Try it.
Stevia is very sweet, has no calories and is easy to grow. Try it.
Celebrate Spring Flavors
Favorite spring-time recipes. Looking for some new spring-time dishes to try? Check out our picks.
Favorite spring-time recipes. Looking for some new spring-time dishes to try? Check out our picks.
The Classic Bruise
Black and Blue? Learn why bruises occur and what some natural and easy ways help prevent or minimize bruising.
Black and Blue? Learn why bruises occur and what some natural and easy ways help prevent or minimize bruising.
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!
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!
Natural Remedies for Life's Natural Itches
Looking for a natural way to soothe a rash, stop poison ivy from itching, or keep bug bites from bugging you? Check out some natural remedies that really work.
Looking for a natural way to soothe a rash, stop poison ivy from itching, or keep bug bites from bugging you? Check out some natural remedies that really work.
Gingersnaps Galore
With a few gingersnap cookies, you can turn ordinary pancakes, muffins and other foods into festive holiday treats with the wonderful gingersnap flavor.
With a few gingersnap cookies, you can turn ordinary pancakes, muffins and other foods into festive holiday treats with the wonderful gingersnap flavor.
Like snow? Count the number of fogs.
The story behind weather lore and how Farmers' Almanac makes its long-range weather predictions.
The story behind weather lore and how Farmers' Almanac makes its long-range weather predictions.
Top Ten Best Outdoor Wedding Cities
Wedding season is here. More weddings happen between May and October than any other time of year. Check out where the best outdoor wedding cities are.
Wedding season is here. More weddings happen between May and October than any other time of year. Check out where the best outdoor wedding cities are.
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?
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?
Holiday Plants: How Safe are They?
Are poinsettias really that toxic? Learn the truth behind the health risks of some popular holiday plants.
Are poinsettias really that toxic? Learn the truth behind the health risks of some popular holiday plants.
Did you take your vitamin-D today?
It’s hard to say enough about the health benefits of vitamin D—check out the great things it can do for your body!
It’s hard to say enough about the health benefits of vitamin D—check out the great things it can do for your body!
Numbingly Cold Conditions Won't End For Spring!
Famers' Almanac Spring Outlook Tired of cold weather? Wondering what spring weather will bring?
Famers' Almanac Spring Outlook Tired of cold weather? Wondering what spring weather will bring?
Easy Ways to Save Seeds
Garden Seed Harvesting Love your cucumbers this year? Learn how to save their seeds and plant them next year.
Garden Seed Harvesting Love your cucumbers this year? Learn how to save their seeds and plant them next year.
15 Easy Water Saving Tips
For Inside and Outside Saving water is a great way to live more resourcefully. Check out our Farmers' Almanac water conservation tips here.
For Inside and Outside Saving water is a great way to live more resourcefully. Check out our Farmers' Almanac water conservation tips here.
About Variable Annuities
Variable annuities have become a part of the retirement and investment plans of many Americans. Before you buy a variable annuity, you should know some of the basics –
Variable annuities have become a part of the retirement and investment plans of many Americans. Before you buy a variable annuity, you should know some of the basics –
What the Heck is a Parsnip?
Get to know this tasty tuber!
Get to know this tasty tuber!
Fair Trade Gives People a Fair Chance
Find out how your shopping habits can help someone in a developing country.
Find out how your shopping habits can help someone in a developing country.
Fight Allergies Naturally
Ease the sneeze with these allergy-busting home remedies
Ease the sneeze with these allergy-busting home remedies
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.
Re: Saving Daylight An actual duplicate of Franklin's letter in which he described why there should be some changes with the clocks.
Natural Headache Remedies
8 natural remedies that help relieve the pain associated with infrequent headaches.
8 natural remedies that help relieve the pain associated with infrequent headaches.
Top 5 tips for Driving During Wet Fall Months
Timely tips for wet weather driving.
Timely tips for wet weather driving.
A Lunar Show You Won't Want to Miss!
Tune in this Wednesday, February 20. Finally! A Lunar Eclipse that more than 3 billion people will be able to view! Find out more about this spectacular event!
Tune in this Wednesday, February 20. Finally! A Lunar Eclipse that more than 3 billion people will be able to view! Find out more about this spectacular event!
The ABCs of Mutual Funds
A company may have many different types of shares that come with different conditions and rights.
A company may have many different types of shares that come with different conditions and rights.
Apple Cider Season
Autumn is the time for sipping cider. Learn more about this seasonal favorite and how it can be used for cooking.
Autumn is the time for sipping cider. Learn more about this seasonal favorite and how it can be used for cooking.
5 Ways to Landscape without Going Broke
Tricks and tips on ways to cut costs but enjoy your yard more.
Tricks and tips on ways to cut costs but enjoy your yard more.
Fun with Fermentation
Fermenting food is a healthy, and tasty, way to preserve the fall harvest.
Fermenting food is a healthy, and tasty, way to preserve the fall harvest.
Nature Agrees With Almanac’s Winter Outlook!
While the Farmers' Almanac doesn't use folklore in their formula, folklore is supporting the Almanac's cold winter outlook.
While the Farmers' Almanac doesn't use folklore in their formula, folklore is supporting the Almanac's cold winter outlook.
Go to Sleep - Naturally
Tips to help you fall asleep naturally, even if the holidays have you all stirred up.
Tips to help you fall asleep naturally, even if the holidays have you all stirred up.
Healthy Hints for Better Hair
Learn when's the best day to cut your hair. Did you know there is a certain time in the month that's better for cutting your hair? Find out why and what days are best this month.
Learn when's the best day to cut your hair. Did you know there is a certain time in the month that's better for cutting your hair? Find out why and what days are best this month.
Hungry? Think Blue!
July is National Blueberry Month. July is the best time to eat more blueberries. They're healthy, patriotic, and tasty!
July is National Blueberry Month. July is the best time to eat more blueberries. They're healthy, patriotic, and tasty!
The Summer Solstice: Facts and Folklore
The longest day of the year...at least for half of us.
The longest day of the year...at least for half of us.
How to cut your dependency on convenience items.
Reduce your dependency on "must-have" convenience items.
Reduce your dependency on "must-have" convenience items.
An Early St. Patrick's Day!
St. Patrick's Day is usually celebrated on the 17th of March, but not this year.
St. Patrick's Day is usually celebrated on the 17th of March, but not this year.
Saving on Prescription Drugs
Many Americans struggle with the high price of prescription medicine.
Many Americans struggle with the high price of prescription medicine.
Sore Throat Secrets
Stop the pain in your throat by trying some of these home remedies.
Stop the pain in your throat by trying some of these home remedies.
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.
Running out of household ideas that are simple and inexpensive to do? Try opening your closet and digging out that bottle of vinegar.
Healthier Halloween Treats
Sure, candy is dandy, but why not give the gift of good health this Halloween?
Sure, candy is dandy, but why not give the gift of good health this Halloween?
What the Heck is a Broccoflower?
Not quite broccoli, and not quite cauliflower, this unusual vegetable provides an exciting change of pace.
Not quite broccoli, and not quite cauliflower, this unusual vegetable provides an exciting change of pace.
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.
Before you skip a monthly payment or shop around for a new credit card, you may want to take this advice to heart.
Winter Feeding Mistakes
Try these solutions for Cattle Feeding foul-ups.
Try these solutions for Cattle Feeding foul-ups.
Create a Winter Birdhouse
Create a rustic bird house with found items from your home and garden.
Create a rustic bird house with found items from your home and garden.
20 Ways to Save Gas
Gas prices continue to rise. Learn what you can do to help keep your gas consumption and expenditures down.
Gas prices continue to rise. Learn what you can do to help keep your gas consumption and expenditures down.
Perfect Father's Day Foods
Treat dad to a special dinner or lunch. Check out these delicious dad-approved recipes.
Treat dad to a special dinner or lunch. Check out these delicious dad-approved recipes.
The Many Helpful Uses of Baking Soda
Baking soda can help clean your dishes, fruits and vegetables, as well as help out with other household chores.
Baking soda can help clean your dishes, fruits and vegetables, as well as help out with other household chores.
Natural Ways to Keep Bugs Away!
Summer is such a wonderful time, but those mosquitoes can really be a pain. Learn how to naturally keep them away.
Summer is such a wonderful time, but those mosquitoes can really be a pain. Learn how to naturally keep them away.
Farmers' Almanac Readers Name Apple Pie as our National Dessert
There are many symbols we use to help represent the US and what we stand for. But what about dessert? In 2001, we asked this very question.
There are many symbols we use to help represent the US and what we stand for. But what about dessert? In 2001, we asked this very question.
8 Weird but Real Weather Terms
Ever see a Green Flash or Dust Devil? Check out our top picks for weird weather terms.
Ever see a Green Flash or Dust Devil? Check out our top picks for weird weather terms.
Hurricane Preparedness: Is Your Pet Safe?
How to protect your pets from the unexpected. Hurricane season is here and will peak on September 10th. Here are ways you can help keep your pet safe in case of a weather disaster.
How to protect your pets from the unexpected. Hurricane season is here and will peak on September 10th. Here are ways you can help keep your pet safe in case of a weather disaster.
Feast on these Fermented Foods
Recipes for tasty, healthy "living foods"
Recipes for tasty, healthy "living foods"
How to Start a Flower Garden
Add Beauty to Your Life by Growing Flowers- An Easy-to-Follow Plan for Starting a Flower Garden.
Add Beauty to Your Life by Growing Flowers- An Easy-to-Follow Plan for Starting a Flower Garden.
Favorite Fall Recipes
It's time to cook with pumpkins, squash, apples and more! Check out these tasty recipes.
It's time to cook with pumpkins, squash, apples and more! Check out these tasty recipes.
Say “I Do” to Green: Earth-Friendly Tips for Your Wedding Day
Move over "white." Green is becoming the color of weddings. Learn how to turn your wedding green.
Move over "white." Green is becoming the color of weddings. Learn how to turn your wedding green.
The Meaning of Flowers
Want to send the right flower for the right occasion? A red rose means love, but what about a white one?
Want to send the right flower for the right occasion? A red rose means love, but what about a white one?
11 Smart Ways to Prepare Your Home for a Cold Winter
Save money and energy. A little preparing now goes a long way in the future. Check out our useful ways to prepare for winter.
Save money and energy. A little preparing now goes a long way in the future. Check out our useful ways to prepare for winter.
10 Must-Stock Items for Your Kitchen
Save time and money by keeping these items in your kitchen cabinets.
Save time and money by keeping these items in your kitchen cabinets.
Saturday: The Trick to Making Halloween a Real Treat
Why the Farmers' Almanac thinks Saturday is the perfect day for Halloween.
Why the Farmers' Almanac thinks Saturday is the perfect day for Halloween.
“See” the Importance of Eye Health
When was the last time you had your eyes checked?
When was the last time you had your eyes checked?
A Thorny Problem
Musk Thistle Plants: How to Control This Prolific Weed How to prevent and get rid of this European import.
Musk Thistle Plants: How to Control This Prolific Weed How to prevent and get rid of this European import.
Put the JOY back in Christmas
Tips on ways to spend and stress less. Tis the season for . . . a lot to get done in a short amount of time. Check out our helpful tips that help keep the season less crazy.
Tips on ways to spend and stress less. Tis the season for . . . a lot to get done in a short amount of time. Check out our helpful tips that help keep the season less crazy.
How to Grow Flowers Indoors
Here's a simple pick me-up for the winter doldrums that will bring some spring indoors!
Here's a simple pick me-up for the winter doldrums that will bring some spring indoors!
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.
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.
Rust Remedies
No Chemicals Required Rust taking over? Check out some rust remedies that don't require harsh chemicals.
No Chemicals Required Rust taking over? Check out some rust remedies that don't require harsh chemicals.
Is El Niño a theory or a proven fact?
The Paita sailors, who frequently navigate along the coast in small craft, either to the north or the south of that port, name this countercurrent the current of "El Niño" (the child Jesus) because it has been observed to appear immediately after Christmas.
The Paita sailors, who frequently navigate along the coast in small craft, either to the north or the south of that port, name this countercurrent the current of "El Niño" (the child Jesus) because it has been observed to appear immediately after Christmas.
Back To School in Eco-Friendly Style
Check out the many earth-friendly options for this year's back-to-school shopping.
Check out the many earth-friendly options for this year's back-to-school shopping.
Natural Remedies for Stress
Learn how to avoid and deal with stress. Life's hectic pace and routines can add stress to your everyday life. Discover natural ways to avoid stress and learn how to unwind if it gets to you.
Learn how to avoid and deal with stress. Life's hectic pace and routines can add stress to your everyday life. Discover natural ways to avoid stress and learn how to unwind if it gets to you.
Give Your Holiday Party a Punch
Try these seasonal holiday punches for your party.
Try these seasonal holiday punches for your party.
Five Favorite Winter Warming Recipes
Cold outside? Warm up with these flavorful recipes.
Cold outside? Warm up with these flavorful recipes.
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.
Ever try floating a pumpkin? How about floating in a pumpkin? Check out this creative and timely pumpkin paddling race.
Flower Arranging Basics
Receive flowers for Valentine's Day? Learn some basics about the best ways to arrange them.
Receive flowers for Valentine's Day? Learn some basics about the best ways to arrange them.
Top 5 Coldest US Cities
Based on Winter Conditions from 2007-08 Ever wonder where the coldest cities are? Here's a look at some of the coldest places in the US last winter.
Based on Winter Conditions from 2007-08 Ever wonder where the coldest cities are? Here's a look at some of the coldest places in the US last winter.
Outrageous Weather Myths Debunked
Roosters crowing at night, dogs eating grass, pigs gathering straw. Can these things really predict the weather?
Roosters crowing at night, dogs eating grass, pigs gathering straw. Can these things really predict the weather?
Record Breaking Winter Weather from 2008
Winter Extremes Winter of 2008 saw some record-breaking extremes. Find out where.
Winter Extremes Winter of 2008 saw some record-breaking extremes. Find out where.
Top 5 Best Weather Cities To Catch a Minor League Baseball Game
Rain can spoil or cancel the game! Find out where the best weather is to catch a game this summer.
Rain can spoil or cancel the game! Find out where the best weather is to catch a game this summer.
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?
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?
Please Pass the Pie
Postively Palatable Recipes. These unique recipes are sure to be a hit with your Thanksgiving guests.
Postively Palatable Recipes. These unique recipes are sure to be a hit with your Thanksgiving guests.
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.
Christopher Columbus once used an Almanac and an eclipse to save he and his crew. Find out how.
Easy Ways to Preserve Summer's Bounty
Learn how to enjoy fresh foods all year-long and save money while doing so!
Learn how to enjoy fresh foods all year-long and save money while doing so!
6 Tasty Treats for Trick-or-Treaters
Are you haunted by what to serve at your Halloween party? No need to fear--try these ghastly goodies!
Are you haunted by what to serve at your Halloween party? No need to fear--try these ghastly goodies!
Columbus's Legacy: I'm Lost!
Sometimes the best discoveries are unintended. Sometimes the best discoveries are unintended.
Sometimes the best discoveries are unintended. Sometimes the best discoveries are unintended.
Lightning Kills, Play it Safe
Lightning is a very dangerous weather occurrence that isn't taken seriously. Here's how to avoid the threat of being struck by lightning.
Lightning is a very dangerous weather occurrence that isn't taken seriously. Here's how to avoid the threat of being struck by lightning.
Game Day: Top 10 Picks For Healthy Snacking
Want ideas for healthy, low-calorie snacks for the game? Look no further.
Want ideas for healthy, low-calorie snacks for the game? Look no further.
Poll Results: Pizza Wins by a Landslide!
You cast your votes, and pizza takes the title of favorite all-American dinner.
You cast your votes, and pizza takes the title of favorite all-American dinner.
Chinese Food – It’s Not Just for Takeout
What could be better than Chinese takeout? How about homemade Chinese cuisine?
What could be better than Chinese takeout? How about homemade Chinese cuisine?
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.
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.
Recipes
Grilled Salmon with Lemon and Dill
Salmon is readily available. This is a fast and easy meal to prepare.
Salmon is readily available. This is a fast and easy meal to prepare.
Roast Turkey
The king of all table birds is the turkey. This popular Thanksgiving and Christmas entree is not only delicious, it's a valuable source of protein, vitamin B, and iron. And it's low in calories!
The king of all table birds is the turkey. This popular Thanksgiving and Christmas entree is not only delicious, it's a valuable source of protein, vitamin B, and iron. And it's low in calories!
Borscht
This delightful, red soup from the Ukraine may be served either hot or cold. Through the centuries, the meat base has included chicken, duck, goose, turkey and beef. A favorite recipe uses a fat brisket of beef or flank.
This delightful, red soup from the Ukraine may be served either hot or cold. Through the centuries, the meat base has included chicken, duck, goose, turkey and beef. A favorite recipe uses a fat brisket of beef or flank.
Chicken and Asparagus Amandine
This recipe gives you a quick and easy way to enjoy the delicious tastes of chicken and asparagus.
This recipe gives you a quick and easy way to enjoy the delicious tastes of chicken and asparagus.
Sweet and Sour Pot Roast
This sweet and sour pot roast is flavored with onions, vinegar, brown sugar, and other seasonings.
This sweet and sour pot roast is flavored with onions, vinegar, brown sugar, and other seasonings.
Stuffed Jalapeno Peppers
Jalapeno pepper halves are stuffed with cheese and sausage. You will love this spicy appetizer treat!
Jalapeno pepper halves are stuffed with cheese and sausage. You will love this spicy appetizer treat!
Sweet Potato Casserole
Sweet, rich, and crunchy. This Southern recipe is a wonderful alternative to candied yams.
Sweet, rich, and crunchy. This Southern recipe is a wonderful alternative to candied yams.
Mashed Potato Refrigerator Rolls
These refrigerator rolls can be made with leftover mashed potatoes. After the dough is made, shape rolls into a variety of styles.
These refrigerator rolls can be made with leftover mashed potatoes. After the dough is made, shape rolls into a variety of styles.
Asparagus with Lemon Crumb Topping
Looking for a new twist for asparagus? Surprise your guest with this recipe.
Looking for a new twist for asparagus? Surprise your guest with this recipe.
Cream of Asparagus Soup
A cream of asparagus soup with asparagus and milk, along with butter and seasonings.
A cream of asparagus soup with asparagus and milk, along with butter and seasonings.
Chicken Alfredo Spaghetti
Comforting, easy, and delicious this is a twist from the regular spaghetti dish.
Comforting, easy, and delicious this is a twist from the regular spaghetti dish.
Baked Stuffed Shrimp
A quick and tasty appetizer ideal for preparing ahead of time and popping in the oven just before guests arrive.
A quick and tasty appetizer ideal for preparing ahead of time and popping in the oven just before guests arrive.
Peach Cobbler
August is Peach Month. It's time to turn those fresh peaches into a sweet tasty cobbler.
August is Peach Month. It's time to turn those fresh peaches into a sweet tasty cobbler.
Sour Cream Biscuits
Sour cream has a wonderful way of helping produce moist baked goods, such as these delicate biscuits.
Sour cream has a wonderful way of helping produce moist baked goods, such as these delicate biscuits.
Simple, but Tasty Peanut Butter Cookies
These easy peanut butter cookies are a treat for the children to enjoy making.
These easy peanut butter cookies are a treat for the children to enjoy making.
Cinnamon French Toast
French toast, often known as eggy bread in the UK, is a popular breakfast food in North America.
French toast, often known as eggy bread in the UK, is a popular breakfast food in North America.
Breakfast Scones
These scones are delicious and you can add any flavoring, spice, dried fruits, nuts or citrus zest you like.
These scones are delicious and you can add any flavoring, spice, dried fruits, nuts or citrus zest you like.
Festive Glazed Ham
A dish that is incredibly easy to prepare, and yet great tasting. Stud with cloves for a festive look.
A dish that is incredibly easy to prepare, and yet great tasting. Stud with cloves for a festive look.
Company Potatoes
These potatoes are a real crowd pleaser. Great for breakfast with a side of eggs or served up as a hearty entree for dinner.
These potatoes are a real crowd pleaser. Great for breakfast with a side of eggs or served up as a hearty entree for dinner.
Chocolate Lace Cookies
Lacy, crisp delicate! Serve them rolled into cylinders, or frost lightly with orange-flavored powdered sugar icing.
Lacy, crisp delicate! Serve them rolled into cylinders, or frost lightly with orange-flavored powdered sugar icing.
Turkey Soup
After Thanksgiving take what's left of the turkey and make a delicious turkey soup to enjoy.
After Thanksgiving take what's left of the turkey and make a delicious turkey soup to enjoy.
Fresh Apple Cake
When apples are in season, there's nothing finer than a simple apple cake. Although easy to make, this cake is anything but ordinary.
When apples are in season, there's nothing finer than a simple apple cake. Although easy to make, this cake is anything but ordinary.
Blue Cheese Party Ball
This is a wonderful cheese ball. It is very easy to make and simply delicious!
This is a wonderful cheese ball. It is very easy to make and simply delicious!
Dirty Rice
A Southern, all-time favorite. Make it as spicy or mild as you please. It is hearty on a cold winter's night. If you are cooking for a crowd, this recipe can easily be doubled. Be sure to serve this with cornbread!
A Southern, all-time favorite. Make it as spicy or mild as you please. It is hearty on a cold winter's night. If you are cooking for a crowd, this recipe can easily be doubled. Be sure to serve this with cornbread!
Savory Potato Salad
Give any meal a special twist with this creamy, distinctive make-ahead salad. It's especially good along-side ham.
Give any meal a special twist with this creamy, distinctive make-ahead salad. It's especially good along-side ham.
Broccoli Salad
Made ahead, a bowl of this salad would make a well-rounded lunch or dinner for one of those too-busy-to-cook nights.
Made ahead, a bowl of this salad would make a well-rounded lunch or dinner for one of those too-busy-to-cook nights.
Puffy Egg Cookies
These delicate clouds of puffiness are drop cookies, the easiest type of cookie you can make.
These delicate clouds of puffiness are drop cookies, the easiest type of cookie you can make.
Christmas Punch
Make this incredibly delicious drink and enjoy it while trimming the Christmas tree.
Make this incredibly delicious drink and enjoy it while trimming the Christmas tree.
8 Minute Cheesecake
Eight minutes is all you'll need to make this sweet and tangy strawberry cheesecake!
Eight minutes is all you'll need to make this sweet and tangy strawberry cheesecake!
Orange Cake
I am not much of a dessert eater, but this is one of my favorites to make and to bring to someone as a gift.
I am not much of a dessert eater, but this is one of my favorites to make and to bring to someone as a gift.
Spanish Eggs
This Spanish eggs recipe makes a delicious breakfast. Easy to make, the recipe calls for fresh ingredients to make this entree perfect.
This Spanish eggs recipe makes a delicious breakfast. Easy to make, the recipe calls for fresh ingredients to make this entree perfect.
Apple Dumplings with Hot Cider Sauce Recipe
The aroma of apples and cinnamon make this apple dumpling recipe delicious to make and to eat!
The aroma of apples and cinnamon make this apple dumpling recipe delicious to make and to eat!
Videos
How to Make a Rock MosaicMake a backsplash in your bathroom! Bring nature indoors with river rocks, pebbles and stones.
How to Make a Recycled BenchNatural Home Art Director Michelle Galins leads you step-by-step on how to make a homemade, recycled bench.
How to Make a Container GardenNatural Home Art Director Michelle Galins shows you how to grow your own container garden.
Using Solar Imaging to Design a HomeChicago architect Nathan Kipnis explains how computer models tracking the sun and other climate factors make for the greenest house possible.
A Green Kitchen Remodel in New York CitySustainable, local materials make this kitchen remodel on New York's Upper East Side sing.
Blog
Easiest Ever Flower Wreath
May 12, 2006 11:53 AM
May 12, 2006 11:53 AM
Magnolia Wreath
October 22, 2005 6:09 PM
October 22, 2005 6:09 PM
Feed Wild Birds Naturally With an Edible Wreath
September 13, 2005 8:53 AM
September 13, 2005 8:53 AM
Making a List for Spring Planting of Evergreen Wreath Materials
December 14, 2005 1:51 PM
December 14, 2005 1:51 PM
Best Ways to Celebrate Memorial Day Indoors (in case it rains)
May 19, 2008 8:17 AM
May 19, 2008 8:17 AM
Make Moving Easier on Yourself
July 18, 2005 10:19 AM
July 18, 2005 10:19 AM
Creative Ways to use up the Zucchini!
July 25, 2008 4:27 PM
July 25, 2008 4:27 PM
Planting for the Birds
September 26, 2005 9:07 AM
September 26, 2005 9:07 AM
Gardener’s Soap Recipe
June 21, 2006 8:04 AM
June 21, 2006 8:04 AM
Famous First Lady Quotes
September 29, 2005 12:20 AM
September 29, 2005 12:20 AM
Make a Tradition Today
December 11, 2008 5:51 PM
December 11, 2008 5:51 PM
Make your own toothpaste
May 8, 2007 2:44 PM
May 8, 2007 2:44 PM
Cooking Outside the Bread Box
September 5, 2005 10:28 PM
September 5, 2005 10:28 PM
Random Acts of Green-Ness
January 10, 2008 12:09 AM
January 10, 2008 12:09 AM
Once a Month Household Chores
August 6, 2006 4:20 PM
August 6, 2006 4:20 PM
Suggestions for Homemade Cleaning Products
September 23, 2008 10:52 AM
September 23, 2008 10:52 AM
Have it your way.
September 30, 2008 4:01 PM
September 30, 2008 4:01 PM
Speed Farming
July 23, 2009 6:16 PM
July 23, 2009 6:16 PM
Final Thoughts From Farm Aid
October 2, 2006 6:36 PM
October 2, 2006 6:36 PM
Crippling Ice Storm
January 28, 2009 4:56 PM
January 28, 2009 4:56 PM
Keeping Ahead of Thanksgiving
November 8, 2009 10:43 PM
November 8, 2009 10:43 PM
Keep Everyone Smiling During Thanksgiving
November 15, 2006 4:25 PM
November 15, 2006 4:25 PM
Spiders, Pest or Pet?
September 7, 2005 12:04 PM
September 7, 2005 12:04 PM
How to Make Beeswax Candles
March 6, 2006 5:28 PM
March 6, 2006 5:28 PM
A GREEN New Year to You!
January 1, 2008 12:06 AM
January 1, 2008 12:06 AM
Flower and Plant Exchange
May 8, 2006 7:23 AM
May 8, 2006 7:23 AM
Muffin Firestarters: A Good Gift and Way to Start a Fire
January 25, 2006 1:07 PM
January 25, 2006 1:07 PM
Our Pets & Winter… Texas Weather
December 4, 2008 12:15 PM
December 4, 2008 12:15 PM
Sharing and Caring
October 10, 2008 4:08 PM
October 10, 2008 4:08 PM
Friday The 13th
February 13, 2009 11:08 AM
February 13, 2009 11:08 AM
A Man and His Machine (Snow Blower)
December 23, 2008 11:02 AM
December 23, 2008 11:02 AM
Joke - Football and Blondes
September 6, 2005 9:37 AM
September 6, 2005 9:37 AM
Meet the Chicken Whisperer
March 11, 2009 12:54 AM
March 11, 2009 12:54 AM
The Snow “Dance”
January 15, 2008 10:13 AM
January 15, 2008 10:13 AM
Handy Ice Packs for Treating Sprains
December 28, 2005 2:33 PM
December 28, 2005 2:33 PM
Sunrise/ sunset Question
September 11, 2007 2:34 AM
September 11, 2007 2:34 AM
The Rose Touch
June 12, 2006 11:36 AM
June 12, 2006 11:36 AM
Curing the common cold
September 28, 2006 12:24 PM
September 28, 2006 12:24 PM
Smart Hints That Save
February 19, 2009 12:06 PM
February 19, 2009 12:06 PM
Miscellaneous Cooking, Kitchen and Other Tips
August 30, 2005 3:24 PM
August 30, 2005 3:24 PM
Tips for Weeding
June 19, 2007 10:55 AM
June 19, 2007 10:55 AM
Less Stress at Christmas
November 28, 2007 1:37 PM
November 28, 2007 1:37 PM
The Legend of Goldenrod
September 10, 2009 3:26 PM
September 10, 2009 3:26 PM
How to De-Stress the Holidays
November 17, 2006 10:48 AM
November 17, 2006 10:48 AM
Best Summer Tips
May 13, 2008 3:18 PM
May 13, 2008 3:18 PM
50th Wedding Anniversary Ideas
September 7, 2005 9:56 PM
September 7, 2005 9:56 PM
Blog Action Day
October 15, 2007 4:45 PM
October 15, 2007 4:45 PM
Thinking Green Can Add Green to Your Wallet
January 25, 2008 12:11 AM
January 25, 2008 12:11 AM
Top Ten Hurricane Tips - What to Do, How to Prepare
September 13, 2005 3:24 PM
September 13, 2005 3:24 PM
Happy New Year!
December 30, 2008 9:47 PM
December 30, 2008 9:47 PM
De-Allergizing Your Home: A Room-by-Room Guide
July 31, 2005 8:44 PM
July 31, 2005 8:44 PM
Why Does Swimming Make You Hungry?
July 19, 2005 1:38 PM
July 19, 2005 1:38 PM
Almanacs, Large and Small
September 15, 2006 11:02 AM
September 15, 2006 11:02 AM
Vacation Planning Made Easy
February 25, 2008 12:20 PM
February 25, 2008 12:20 PM
For the Birds
May 5, 2009 11:21 AM
May 5, 2009 11:21 AM
Invite Rhubarb to your Garden
March 11, 2008 1:42 PM
March 11, 2008 1:42 PM
Tree-Planting Tips
June 13, 2007 10:38 AM
June 13, 2007 10:38 AM
4 Reasons Why You Should Read the 2010 Farmers’ Almanac
August 28, 2009 12:23 PM
August 28, 2009 12:23 PM
New Year Resolutions
January 2, 2008 9:54 AM
January 2, 2008 9:54 AM
Energy-Saving Tips for Heating Your Home
August 12, 2008 12:05 AM
August 12, 2008 12:05 AM
Inspiration for the Week
September 2, 2008 3:34 PM
September 2, 2008 3:34 PM
Apple Cider Vinegar Uses and Recipes
May 25, 2006 12:22 PM
May 25, 2006 12:22 PM
We never make a mistake?!
January 15, 2008 4:15 PM
January 15, 2008 4:15 PM
Making Your Holiday Season Merry
December 1, 2008 12:08 PM
December 1, 2008 12:08 PM
My Mother - I'll Keep Her
April 16, 2009 11:47 AM
April 16, 2009 11:47 AM
Where did the Easter Bunny come from?
April 10, 2009 11:41 AM
April 10, 2009 11:41 AM
The Big Freeze and Pipes
January 15, 2009 11:42 AM
January 15, 2009 11:42 AM
Watch us on the Today Show - September 19th
September 18, 2007 11:41 AM
September 18, 2007 11:41 AM
Safe Swimming Tips
May 29, 2006 9:08 AM
May 29, 2006 9:08 AM
Waste Not, Want Not – Trash into Treasure
May 12, 2008 12:05 AM
May 12, 2008 12:05 AM
Time to Think Locally
March 26, 2008 10:22 AM
March 26, 2008 10:22 AM
Happy 87th Birthday
January 29, 2009 12:13 PM
January 29, 2009 12:13 PM
Transitioning Mums From the Pot to Your Garden
October 19, 2005 9:12 AM
October 19, 2005 9:12 AM
Dog Days of Summer
July 31, 2009 9:29 AM
July 31, 2009 9:29 AM
Fun Flavors of Fall
October 26, 2009 12:47 PM
October 26, 2009 12:47 PM
Mercury and CFL Bulbs
September 4, 2008 2:36 PM
September 4, 2008 2:36 PM
Egg Cooking Tips
August 7, 2006 1:05 PM
August 7, 2006 1:05 PM
Ice Cream Social
August 7, 2006 5:27 PM
August 7, 2006 5:27 PM
Daylight Saving Time Question
October 1, 2007 10:29 AM
October 1, 2007 10:29 AM
How Could We Forget?
September 23, 2009 4:27 PM
September 23, 2009 4:27 PM
Dull Fall Foliage - the Climate?
October 23, 2007 7:02 AM
October 23, 2007 7:02 AM
Baby Steps
April 22, 2009 9:48 AM
April 22, 2009 9:48 AM
10 Signs of a Hard Winter
November 8, 2006 10:02 AM
November 8, 2006 10:02 AM
March - Maple Syrup
March 4, 2008 2:38 PM
March 4, 2008 2:38 PM
A White Christmas??
December 3, 2007 11:42 AM
December 3, 2007 11:42 AM
Brad Pitt: "Build Green"
September 8, 2006 11:58 PM
September 8, 2006 11:58 PM
Buying & Caring Tips for Potted Poinsettia
December 5, 2005 12:15 PM
December 5, 2005 12:15 PM
Meetings with Remarkable Trees
July 8, 2005 4:45 PM
July 8, 2005 4:45 PM
Dog Owners Beware of Lethal Cocoa Mulch
April 20, 2006 10:14 AM
April 20, 2006 10:14 AM
What Seeds are Best for Early-Season Plantings?
April 11, 2008 9:43 AM
April 11, 2008 9:43 AM
Shoo Deer! You bother me!
June 16, 2008 11:41 AM
June 16, 2008 11:41 AM
Haunted Farm Fields
October 20, 2008 12:22 PM
October 20, 2008 12:22 PM
A Few Tips for Container Gardening
May 25, 2005 2:29 PM
May 25, 2005 2:29 PM
Hot Oil Hair Treatment and Bath Recipe
August 11, 2008 11:49 PM
August 11, 2008 11:49 PM
Cold Weather Leaving You Dry?
January 2, 2008 9:19 PM
January 2, 2008 9:19 PM
Get Organized on a Budget
October 2, 2005 10:22 PM
October 2, 2005 10:22 PM
Cedar Tree Sachets
August 11, 2008 11:46 PM
August 11, 2008 11:46 PM
Hate Broccoli? You'll Love This
August 1, 2008 12:03 PM
August 1, 2008 12:03 PM
Farmers’ Almanac TV
August 14, 2007 9:35 AM
August 14, 2007 9:35 AM
Cold - Snow - Hail and it’s not winter yet!
October 30, 2008 12:52 PM
October 30, 2008 12:52 PM
Farm Aid 2006 - Willie Nelson
September 30, 2006 11:09 PM
September 30, 2006 11:09 PM
Unique Kitchen and Dining Uses for Household Items
December 12, 2005 10:33 AM
December 12, 2005 10:33 AM
Summer Survival Tips
April 28, 2008 12:59 PM
April 28, 2008 12:59 PM
From the Producer: Season 2 of Farmers’ Almanac TV
January 12, 2007 11:01 AM
January 12, 2007 11:01 AM
The Great Debate
September 26, 2008 2:39 PM
September 26, 2008 2:39 PM
Farmers’ Almanac taken to Task
August 14, 2008 11:52 PM
August 14, 2008 11:52 PM
Early Freeze in Colorado
September 24, 2007 12:18 PM
September 24, 2007 12:18 PM
Full Moon…. What Happens?
July 18, 2008 8:45 AM
July 18, 2008 8:45 AM
Good Old Mother Earth
April 22, 2008 9:41 AM
April 22, 2008 9:41 AM
Winter Indicator
November 5, 2007 11:52 AM
November 5, 2007 11:52 AM
On the Road With the Head Farmhand - Post #1
October 13, 2006 10:06 AM
October 13, 2006 10:06 AM
Does that come in Green? Greener Home Improvement Tips
August 21, 2008 9:48 AM
August 21, 2008 9:48 AM
Gift Mitts – All Through the House & Garden
December 19, 2005 1:10 AM
December 19, 2005 1:10 AM
The Big Myth Is Coming?
March 19, 2008 11:40 AM
March 19, 2008 11:40 AM
The Many Colors of Nature
January 18, 2008 10:14 AM
January 18, 2008 10:14 AM
Cut Flower Care
February 15, 2006 1:47 PM
February 15, 2006 1:47 PM
Be A Nature Detective
January 17, 2008 11:32 AM
January 17, 2008 11:32 AM
Is Old Man Winter on his way?
October 25, 2006 9:21 AM
October 25, 2006 9:21 AM
Pruning the Vineyard with the Pros
February 23, 2006 4:17 PM
February 23, 2006 4:17 PM
Freezing the Harvest without Blanching
August 14, 2006 10:58 AM
August 14, 2006 10:58 AM
Late Winter (March) Pruning
March 6, 2006 2:17 PM
March 6, 2006 2:17 PM
Presidential Trivia
January 20, 2009 11:01 AM
January 20, 2009 11:01 AM
Spiders and Winter Weather
August 17, 2007 11:54 AM
August 17, 2007 11:54 AM
Specialty Ice Cream Pies
August 16, 2006 7:55 AM
August 16, 2006 7:55 AM
Maps for Foliage
September 10, 2008 4:51 PM
September 10, 2008 4:51 PM
Farmers’ Almanac Winter Predictions
August 25, 2008 1:27 PM
August 25, 2008 1:27 PM
The Agony of Defeat
October 13, 2008 3:32 PM
October 13, 2008 3:32 PM
Where is the Winter Weather?
October 22, 2007 11:17 AM
October 22, 2007 11:17 AM
PLOWING ALONG
August 11, 2009 1:04 PM
August 11, 2009 1:04 PM
Twister Survival
February 7, 2008 1:03 PM
February 7, 2008 1:03 PM
Doing More With Less… And Loving It!
January 6, 2009 1:18 PM
January 6, 2009 1:18 PM
Removing Wax From Carpet
April 19, 2006 7:58 PM
April 19, 2006 7:58 PM
The Coming of Spring
April 9, 2009 12:22 PM
April 9, 2009 12:22 PM
Winter and the Persimmon Seed
August 31, 2007 10:04 AM
August 31, 2007 10:04 AM
A Halloween Legend
October 30, 2007 11:19 AM
October 30, 2007 11:19 AM
Winter Weather - The Latest
October 10, 2007 10:46 AM
October 10, 2007 10:46 AM
Father’s Day and June Wedding Traditions
June 8, 2007 12:05 PM
June 8, 2007 12:05 PM
Hurriane Names for 2008
June 4, 2008 11:52 AM
June 4, 2008 11:52 AM
Healthy Uses for Lemons
August 14, 2006 12:07 PM
August 14, 2006 12:07 PM
Childhood Asthma: Could Bleach and Tap Water Make Your Child Sick?
July 8, 2008 1:41 PM
July 8, 2008 1:41 PM
Living Life Better
June 25, 2008 2:03 PM
June 25, 2008 2:03 PM
Planting a Strawberry Pyramid
March 29, 2006 4:30 PM
March 29, 2006 4:30 PM
Rainbows
July 2, 2008 3:13 PM
July 2, 2008 3:13 PM
A Cow’s Best Friend?!
April 3, 2008 4:06 PM
April 3, 2008 4:06 PM
October Fun
October 11, 2007 10:35 AM
October 11, 2007 10:35 AM
On the Road With the Head Farmhand - Post #3
October 15, 2006 8:24 PM
October 15, 2006 8:24 PM
The Importance of Indoor Air Quality
August 21, 2008 9:47 AM
August 21, 2008 9:47 AM
Mild Winter Predicted - CFL Bulbs
November 4, 2008 12:18 PM
November 4, 2008 12:18 PM
Summer Mulching Time
July 11, 2006 10:43 AM
July 11, 2006 10:43 AM
Making Friends
June 10, 2009 10:08 AM
June 10, 2009 10:08 AM
Tornado Survival Tips
May 6, 2008 10:07 PM
May 6, 2008 10:07 PM
Itching for Blackberries
July 13, 2005 4:53 PM
July 13, 2005 4:53 PM
Financial Crisis - Suggestions to Save
October 6, 2008 9:38 AM
October 6, 2008 9:38 AM
Winter Weather Observers
September 22, 2008 10:05 AM
September 22, 2008 10:05 AM
Weather by Caterpillar
September 8, 2008 9:53 PM
September 8, 2008 9:53 PM
Long Live Mud
June 3, 2009 9:22 AM
June 3, 2009 9:22 AM
Leave the Stuffing to the Turkey
November 16, 2009 8:57 AM
November 16, 2009 8:57 AM
Keeping Roosters Quiet
November 18, 2009 8:47 AM
November 18, 2009 8:47 AM
Wild March Weather - Scamming the Elderly
March 10, 2008 12:36 PM
March 10, 2008 12:36 PM
The 10 Best Weather Cities
October 5, 2006 1:47 PM
October 5, 2006 1:47 PM
Backyard Chickens: Smoke and Mirrors
July 10, 2009 8:30 AM
July 10, 2009 8:30 AM
Dollar Coin Vs. The Dollar Bill - A Controversy?
October 26, 2008 12:34 PM
October 26, 2008 12:34 PM
Easy Ways to "Greenify" Your Home
June 30, 2008 12:15 AM
June 30, 2008 12:15 AM
Fall - Apples - Pies
September 27, 2007 10:01 AM
September 27, 2007 10:01 AM
Keeping Mosquitoes at Bay
July 14, 2006 11:56 AM
July 14, 2006 11:56 AM
Daylight Saving Time (and other debates throughout the years)
September 12, 2006 9:12 AM
September 12, 2006 9:12 AM
Thanksgiving Traditions
November 16, 2007 2:47 PM
November 16, 2007 2:47 PM
Fancy Salads and Sneaking Zucchinis
June 24, 2009 4:36 PM
June 24, 2009 4:36 PM
HOT NEWS: Comet 17P/Holmes is undergoing a spectacular eruption!
October 25, 2007 9:14 AM
October 25, 2007 9:14 AM
Greatest Hints of My Time
January 27, 2009 5:42 PM
January 27, 2009 5:42 PM
The Great Mars Myth & Apollo 11 Success Revisited
July 15, 2009 4:28 PM
July 15, 2009 4:28 PM
Move Thanksgiving?!
November 20, 2007 5:53 PM
November 20, 2007 5:53 PM
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Mold Removal and Didn’t Know Who to Ask
August 5, 2008 3:51 PM
August 5, 2008 3:51 PM
Halt the Holiday Hustle
November 26, 2007 10:44 AM
November 26, 2007 10:44 AM
Cleaning Products Exposed!
July 8, 2008 1:33 PM
July 8, 2008 1:33 PM
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Easy Ways You Can Make A Difference
Little Things Add Up. Here are some asy ways to help preserve the earth from the Farmers’ Almanac. Recycle those plastic bags you get from the produce department at your local store. To keep them neat and easy to find, make...
Little Things Add Up. Here are some asy ways to help preserve the earth from the Farmers’ Almanac. Recycle those plastic bags you get from the produce department at your local store. To keep them neat and easy to find, make...
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...
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...
Welcome to the NEW FarmersAlmanac.com
We've been very busy at Farmers' Almanac and Farmers' Almanac TV working on a new site that provides you with a more weather, wisdom, video, recipes, and more! Check out our new enhanced features: One-Stop Weather Site:Our new site is...
We've been very busy at Farmers' Almanac and Farmers' Almanac TV working on a new site that provides you with a more weather, wisdom, video, recipes, and more! Check out our new enhanced features: One-Stop Weather Site:Our new site is...
What's inside the 2009 Canadian Farmers' Almanac?
As always, the 2009 Canadian Farmers’ Almanac contains 16 months of our legendary weather predictions for Canada. Don’t be caught off guard—see what’s in store for your hometown for the next winter, spring, and summer ahead.This year’s edition contains hints,...
As always, the 2009 Canadian Farmers’ Almanac contains 16 months of our legendary weather predictions for Canada. Don’t be caught off guard—see what’s in store for your hometown for the next winter, spring, and summer ahead.This year’s edition contains hints,...
What’s inside the 2009 Farmers’ Almanac? Take a peek…
Numb’s the Word: Find out where the Farmers’ Almanac is forecasting a “numbing” winter. Learn how cold it will be, how much snow you can expect and where the best spots for winter warmth will be. (Page 114) Natural Cures...
Numb’s the Word: Find out where the Farmers’ Almanac is forecasting a “numbing” winter. Learn how cold it will be, how much snow you can expect and where the best spots for winter warmth will be. (Page 114) Natural Cures...
Protecting yourself from UV Radiation
The EPA has devised general guidelines as far as what to do to protect oneself from overexposure to UV radiation. These are shown in the table below. ...
The EPA has devised general guidelines as far as what to do to protect oneself from overexposure to UV radiation. These are shown in the table below. ...
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...
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...
Privacy Policy and Terms of Usage
The Farmers' Almanac respects your rights to privacy and recognizes your choice not to have personal information shared with others without notification. When you enter our Web site and browse through our pages, you do not reveal your identity to...
The Farmers' Almanac respects your rights to privacy and recognizes your choice not to have personal information shared with others without notification. When you enter our Web site and browse through our pages, you do not reveal your identity to...
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...
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...
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...
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...
2006-2007 Weather Outlook for Canada
Tired of the Heat? Hang on – 2007 Canadian Farmers' Almanac Predicts "SHIVERY IS NOT DEAD"Lewiston, ME: After a hot summer in most of Canada, cool news is on the way. The new edition of the Canadian Farmers' Almanac, which...
Tired of the Heat? Hang on – 2007 Canadian Farmers' Almanac Predicts "SHIVERY IS NOT DEAD"Lewiston, ME: After a hot summer in most of Canada, cool news is on the way. The new edition of the Canadian Farmers' Almanac, which...
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’...
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’...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Farmers' Almanac Testimonials
Our readers say it best! As North America's Favorite Farmers Almanac, we receive tons of letters, emails, and phone calls from readers and fans. Here are a fews of our favorite comments:Dear Almanac,I absolutely love you magazine and now I...
Our readers say it best! As North America's Favorite Farmers Almanac, we receive tons of letters, emails, and phone calls from readers and fans. Here are a fews of our favorite comments:Dear Almanac,I absolutely love you magazine and now I...
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...
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...
