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Articles

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?

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

A Night Time Show
Early June is a great time to star gaze at night. Find out what you might be able to see in the night sky.

What is the definition of Zodiac?
Zodiac is a term that is used often, but do you know what it really means?

Persimmon Seeds Widen the Lead: Cold Winter Predicted to Win
The race is on! Which will it be - a cold or mild winter?

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Tips to reduce and avoid Holiday Stress
Holidays can be busy and stressful enough. Here are some tips for relaxing and enjoying the holidays without overextending ourselves.

Care to Sit on my Waffle?
Facts behing the naming of waffles. Ever wonder why a waffle is called a "waffle?"

What are Ember Days?
In the Farmers' Almanac we list dates for Ember Days. Have you ever wondered what these days are?

When will it Snow?
And other timely tips.

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

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.

Full Harvest Moon
Full moon names have interesting stories behind them. Discover why September's full moon is often referred to as the Full Harvest Moon.

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.

Muscle Strain: Ice or Heat?
When you have sore muscles, do you reach for an ice pack or the heating pad? Your choice could be making the pain worse.

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.

What are frostbite and hypothermia?
The cold weather is here. Learn how to recognize and protect you and your loved ones from frostbite and hypothermia.

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

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

A Community Garden - A Nice Place to Grow
A good way to share your gardening interests is to participate in a community garden. Here is how it works.

Is Your Love Written in the Stars?
A historical look at astrology. Ever wonder how astronomy and astrology are connected? Learn about how the fate of our ancestors relied on the stars.

Planets Quiz: Did You Know...?
Take this quiz to test your knowledge on these lesser known planet facts.

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.

Is There Life On Mars?
You've heard of the "man on the moon" but what about "man on mars?" Read about the idea of a man on mars here.

Videos

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

Green Blog

The Meaning of G R E E N
August 11, 2008 11:48 PM

Weather Chatter

Ember Days in '08
January 18, 2008 10:15 AM

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

Spiders and Winter Weather
August 17, 2007 11:54 AM

Frostbite Symptoms and Prevention
February 6, 2007 10:10 AM

Healing Power of Marigold
July 29, 2008 2:52 PM

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

Blog

Do You Know Any Indian State Names?
September 7, 2005 12:09 PM

What's a Halleck?
June 5, 2007 11:29 AM

Apple Blossoms Seem Like a Good Choice
February 5, 2007 11:07 AM


Farm Aid 2006 - Neil Young
September 30, 2006 11:03 PM

Sometimes it's what's left behind . . .
February 15, 2008 6:34 PM

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

Dove Hunting with Grandma
September 5, 2005 8:46 AM

Pages

What is a "Blue Moon"?
For more than half a century, whenever two full Moons appeared in a single month (which happens on average every 2 1/2 to 3 years), the second has been christened a "Blue Moon." In our lexicon, we describe an unusual...