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.

What Is a Light Year?
Want to see the past? It's possible!

How Hot Have the Past Several Summers Been?
How cold have the winters been? Check out these wacky statistics that prove if anything - weather is weird!

Top Ten Deadliest Hurricanes
This has been a stormy hurricane season. Check out a list of some of the deadliest storms over the past 100+ years.

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!

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:

Memorable Halloween Weather Events
Forget the ghosts and goblins. Halloween has had some scary weather over the past 20 years. Here are a couple of the most memorable nights.

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.

Making Toothpaste

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.

You Say Tomato, I Say Let’s Eat!
Red, ripe tomatoes are abundant right now. Try these delicious recipes, and enjoy the health benefits!

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.

Cooking Quiz: Can you tell truth from myth?
Start coffee with cold or hot water? Should you put oil in pasta water? Find the answers here.

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

Simple Cures for Mild Constipation
Self-treatment of constipation with over–the–counter (OTC) laxatives is by far the most common aid.

Fall Checklist: Are you ready?
Timely tips for inside and out. Fall is here! Here's a useful checklist for inside and outside chores that should be done before the cooler weather hits full force.

Hush Puppies
This little round ball of fried dough has a unique, and potentially sad, origin.

Christmas Cookies!
Find out how cookies became a Christmas tradition, and then add these recipes to your collection of favorites!

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.

Decorating the Christmas Tree
Decorating the Christmas tree can be traced back to the 7th century. A wide variety of decorations, including tinsel made with real silver, have been used over the centuries. Here are a few ideas for making your tree special.

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!

Look -- It's a Shooting Star!
Don't miss one of the year's best meteor showers. The Perseids peak August 12.

Top Ten Rainiest Cities In April
April Showers Bring Rainy Towns Think April is a rainy month in your home town? Imagine receiving more than 12 inches in one month! These cities really do get a lot of rain!

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

Put your Roof to Work
You don't need a big yard to have a nice garden. Try using your roof for planting vegetables, herbs and more.

Will This Winter's Weather Be a Repeat of 1989/90?
Check out the similarities so far . . . The U.S. hasn't seen this cold of a November since 1989. Check out Caleb Weatherbee's overview and comparison.

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

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 Summer Solstice: Facts and Folklore
The longest day of the year...at least for half of us.

Weather Predictions Right Again!
We called it, yet again! Learn how accurate the Farmers' Almanac forecasts have been this year!

What is Earth Day?
April 22 is Earth Day. Ever wonder how and why Earth Day became a holiday of sorts?

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.

What the Pilgrims Really Ate
The "traditional" Thanksgiving meal is hardly traditional, unless you serve wild turkey, venison, and flint corn.

Weather Instruments
Here's a quick primer on common weather instruments that may be used to forecast winter temperatures and storms.

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

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.

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.

Pole Vaulting to a Solar Eclipse
First-hand account from Farmers' Almanac Astronomer. Imagine flying in a plane to chase a solar eclipse. That's what Joe Rao our astronomer did. Here's his eclipse review.

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.

Lightning Kills, Play it Safe
There's nothing fun about being struck. Lightning is a very dangerous weather occurrence that isn't taken seriously. Have a safe, enjoyable summer. Here's how to avoid the threat of being struck by lightning.

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.

Watergate Salad
No one knows why it’s called Watergate Salad, but it’s certainly popular!

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

Chicken Cacciatore

Quiche Lorraine
This classic is the cornerstone of any traditional brunch.

Lentil Soup
This is a hearty winter soup.

Easy Mix Pastry

Eggplant Parmesan

Pasta Salad

Wind Power
Farmers' Almanac TV visits the American Wind Power Center in Lubbock, Texas for a glimpse into the past, present, and future of windmills.

R.E Bell CD
R.E Bell CD Rogue HorseAfter performing together across Maine for the past seven years, these Washington County natives have begun work on their second album, Twilight Language (anticipated release: Summer 2007). This first album, Rogue Horse, released in October 2005...

The Change in the Weather
People, Weather, and the Science of ClimateWritten by William K. StevensTrade Paperback, 384 pagesUpdated with a new afterword, including information on the warmest winter of the century.Is something going on with the weather?A record-setting heat wave that just won't release...

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

Favorite Vegetables to Grow
May 15, 2008 2:39 PM

Suggestions for Homemade Cleaning Products
September 23, 2008 10:52 AM

In Awe of Pumpkins
October 13, 2006 8:34 AM

Ice Cream Social
August 7, 2006 5:27 PM

How can I watch Farmers’ Almanac TV?
November 1, 2006 3:26 PM

Weed Proof Your Garden
June 9, 2008 10:08 AM

10 Signs of a Hard Winter
November 8, 2006 10:02 AM

Summer Safety & The Weather
May 2, 2008 3:53 PM

Farm Aid 2006 - Backstage with Willie Nelson and Danielle Evin
September 30, 2006 5:20 PM

Groundhogs and Winter in Tennessee
November 13, 2006 9:55 AM

Pet Peeves and Maple Tree Seeds
June 3, 2008 2:08 PM

A Brides Best Friend
September 25, 2008 9:33 AM

Farmers’ Almanac taken to Task
August 14, 2008 11:52 PM

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

Pruning the Vineyard with the Pros
February 23, 2006 4:17 PM

Weather and Outdoor Events
July 9, 2008 10:50 AM

Sickness Bad - Cure Worse
December 10, 2008 12:09 PM

Sunrise/ sunset Question
September 11, 2007 2:34 AM

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

Winter Weather Indicators
November 13, 2008 1:08 PM

The Latest from The Farm
January 31, 2006 10:57 AM

“Attention All Passengers: It’s the Weather”
February 26, 2007 3:33 AM

Shipping Christmas Cookies… Fruitcake Poll
December 6, 2007 10:49 AM

A Cow’s Best Friend?!
April 3, 2008 4:06 PM

Vinegar Rocks!
January 12, 2008 12:02 AM

Best Ways to Celebrate Memorial Day Indoors (in case it rains)
May 19, 2008 8:17 AM

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

Meteor Alert — Look to the sky this Sunday!
October 19, 2007 4:15 PM

Winter Weather Observers
September 22, 2008 10:05 AM

The True Blue Moon
November 27, 2007 4:24 PM

Answering E-Mails
October 28, 2008 10:57 AM

Winter Weather Sightings
September 10, 2007 2:36 PM

Ice Storm Paralyzes New England in ‘98
January 8, 2008 9:56 AM

Ten of the Worst Tornadoes
February 8, 2008 10:25 AM

Thanksgiving Traditions
November 16, 2007 2:47 PM

HOT NEWS: Comet 17P/Holmes is undergoing a spectacular eruption!
October 25, 2007 9:14 AM

Making Your Holiday Season Merry
December 1, 2008 12:08 PM

Halt the Holiday Hustle
November 26, 2007 10:44 AM

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