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

In Like a Lion out Like A Lamb?
Is this saying true? Is there a balancing out of good vs. bad weather in a month?

An Early St. Patrick's Day!
St. Patrick's Day is usually celebrated on the 17th of March, but not this year.

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

Memorable Weather Events of the Past 200 Years
Excerpted from the 2005 Farmers' Almanac If it seems that weather is more precarious today than in years past, guess again. America has always had strange weather events.

The Most Destructive Twister on Record

Leading The Way In Improving Ozone Protection
Ozone (O3) is a highly reactive gas composed of three oxygen atoms. Depending on where it is in the atmosphere, ozone affects life on Earth in either good or bad ways.

The Year of No Summer
In prolonged human suffering, no other disaster in New England in history matched the frigid summer of 1816, the coldest in American annals. To this day, no accurate record exists as to the number who perished, or what the financial loss might have been in a winter that lasted from November of 1815 until April 1817. No other event, other than the Gold Rush of 1849, had as much impact upon westward migration as did the "Year of No Summer."

Extreme Weather Stories
Hurricanes, Tornadoes, and Thunderstorms Did hail wreck your car? Wonder why hurricanes form? Do you live in an area prone to twisters? Check out this informative and interesting story about extreme weather conditions.

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

When is the Real First Day of Spring – March 20th or 21st?
Wondering why you grew up thinking the first day of spring was March 21st? The long awaited answer to why we now know the first day of spring is not always the 21st.

lunar eclipse
Choosing a date for your wedding is a big decision. Check out this old wedding lore rhyme.

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.

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.

How Much Daylight are We Really Saving?!

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?

Ever Wonder Why We Say . . .

Rain or Snow?
Wha are the deciding factors?!

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.

Groundhog vs. Farmers' Almanac:
Will the groundhog agree with the Almanac's preditions? Groundhog Day comes at a time when many are sick of the cold, snowy temperatures. What does the Farmers' Almanac forecast for Groundhog Day and beyond?

Leap Year Wedding Proposals
Will you be popping the question this leap day?

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!

Spring Ahead!
DST starts soon! Don't forget - Daylight Saving Time starts early this year.

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.

A Peanut A Day
March is national peanut month. Find out why you should incorporate peanuts into your daily diet.

Earliest Easter You Will See In Your Lifetime
Unless you are 95 or over. Easter is on March 23rd this year, one of th earliest dates in can occur. But why?

Wedding Contest Results?!
Winners, Lore, and More! Farmers' Almanac Worst Wedding Weather Contest voting is over. Learn how our Top Ten campaigned for the most votes, and when the winning couple will be announced.

Stormy Spring in the Forecast
Farmers' Almanac releases its stormy spring forecast.

How was April Fools’ Day Started?
Legends and lore around this fun, foolish day in April.

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.

Top Twenty Wettest Places
Annual precipitation values for the rainiest places. Last week we looked at the rainiest cities in April. This week here's a list of the rainiest places annually!

Why a birthday cake? Why candles?
Birthday traditions revealed. Learn the history behind birthday parties as well as where some birthday traditions come from.

March Full Moon
March's full moon had cultural meaning to both Native Americans and early colonists.

From Maple Tree to Maple Syrup Facts
March 13, 2006 9:35 AM

Late Winter (March) Pruning
March 6, 2006 2:17 PM

Buying & Caring Tips for Potted Poinsettia
December 5, 2005 12:15 PM

Stop The Traffic! Frogs are Crossing!
February 19, 2008 2:46 PM

Planting Tips For Your Strawberry Pyramid
April 14, 2006 8:01 AM

From the Producer: Season 2 of Farmers' Almanac TV
January 12, 2007 11:01 AM

The Seasons
Note: All times shown are Eastern Standard Time 2007 Spring begins, March 20, 2007, 8:07 p.m. Summer begins, June 21, 2007, 2:06 p.m. Autumn begins, September 23, 2007, 5:51 a.m. Winter begins, December 22, 2007,...

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...

Dates and Times of Full Moons in 2007 and 2008
Here are the dates, names, and times (EDT) of full moons in 2007 and 2008 from the Farmers' Almanac. Have you ever wondered why full Moons were given these names? Click here and get the fascinating facts! Remember, 2008 Farmers'...

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

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