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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.
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!
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!
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.
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!
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:
The cost of living is rising! Here are some of our favorite cost-cutting, penny-pinching tips from past editions of the Farmers’ Almanac:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
You Say Tomato, I Say Let’s Eat!
Red, ripe tomatoes are abundant right now. Try these delicious recipes, and enjoy the health benefits!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This little round ball of fried dough has a unique, and potentially sad, origin.
The Truth About Processed Foods
Almost 90% of our food budgets go to convenience foods, but what is this doing to our health?
Almost 90% of our food budgets go to convenience foods, but what is this doing to our health?
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!
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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
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!
Look -- It's a Shooting Star!
Don't miss one of the year's best meteor showers. The Perseids peak August 12.
Don't miss one of the year's best meteor showers. The Perseids peak August 12.
How to Plant a 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.
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.
Will Snowstorms Win Again?
Perfect Valentine’s Day Weather Poll A few months ago we asked "what your favorite weather storm" was. Now we want to know what your perfect Valentine's Day Weather would be.
Perfect Valentine’s Day Weather Poll A few months ago we asked "what your favorite weather storm" was. Now we want to know what your perfect Valentine's Day Weather would be.
Will the Winds Blow Fair or Foul?
The Farmers' Almanac Reveals its Predictions for Hurricane Season! Hurricane season is officially underway. What will this year have in store?
The Farmers' Almanac Reveals its Predictions for Hurricane Season! Hurricane season is officially underway. What will this year have in store?
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.
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.
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?
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 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.
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!
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?
April 22 is Earth Day. Ever wonder how and why Earth Day became a holiday of sorts?
Best Gardening Weather?!
What state has the best gardening weather? Sunny days, warm temperatures, and enough rain to keep the plants growing. Where is this perfect spot?
What state has the best gardening weather? Sunny days, warm temperatures, and enough rain to keep the plants growing. Where is this perfect spot?
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.
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.
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.
Weather Instruments
Here's a quick primer on common weather instruments that may be used to forecast winter temperatures and storms.
Here's a quick primer on common weather instruments that may be used to forecast winter temperatures and storms.
Happy New Year… Don't Cut Your Hair!
Find out the superstitious dos and don'ts for the Chinese New Year.
Find out the superstitious dos and don'ts for the Chinese New Year.
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.
Summer Weather Update
Will it ever warm up and dry out? Summer is here but many are wondering why this spring has been so cool and wet.
Will it ever warm up and dry out? Summer is here but many are wondering why this spring has been so cool and wet.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Recipes
Antipasto
This is the basic appetizer that my family grew up with. It was served on holiday occasions.
This is the basic appetizer that my family grew up with. It was served on holiday occasions.
Blog
Spiders and Winter Weather
August 17, 2007 11:54 AM
August 17, 2007 11:54 AM
Favorite Vegetables to Grow
May 15, 2008 2:39 PM
May 15, 2008 2:39 PM
Suggestions for Homemade Cleaning Products
September 23, 2008 10:52 AM
September 23, 2008 10:52 AM
Keeping Roosters Quiet
November 18, 2009 8:47 AM
November 18, 2009 8:47 AM
In Awe of Pumpkins
October 13, 2006 8:34 AM
October 13, 2006 8:34 AM
Ken Burns, The National Parks, and the Farmers' Almanac
September 8, 2009 11:01 AM
September 8, 2009 11:01 AM
Ice Cream Social
August 7, 2006 5:27 PM
August 7, 2006 5:27 PM
How can I watch Farmers’ Almanac TV?
November 1, 2006 3:26 PM
November 1, 2006 3:26 PM
Weed Proof Your Garden
June 9, 2008 10:08 AM
June 9, 2008 10:08 AM
10 Signs of a Hard Winter
November 8, 2006 10:02 AM
November 8, 2006 10:02 AM
Summer Safety & The Weather
May 2, 2008 3:53 PM
May 2, 2008 3:53 PM
Farm Aid 2006 - Backstage with Willie Nelson and Danielle Evin
September 30, 2006 5:20 PM
September 30, 2006 5:20 PM
Groundhogs and Winter in Tennessee
November 13, 2006 9:55 AM
November 13, 2006 9:55 AM
Pet Peeves and Maple Tree Seeds
June 3, 2008 2:08 PM
June 3, 2008 2:08 PM
A Brides Best Friend
September 25, 2008 9:33 AM
September 25, 2008 9:33 AM
Farmers’ Almanac taken to Task
August 14, 2008 11:52 PM
August 14, 2008 11:52 PM
Full Moon Contest - the Why?
October 5, 2009 1:55 PM
October 5, 2009 1:55 PM
Playing It Safe - Lightning
June 23, 2008 9:49 AM
June 23, 2008 9:49 AM
Do you have Wild Neighbors?
April 20, 2009 11:09 AM
April 20, 2009 11:09 AM
Pruning the Vineyard with the Pros
February 23, 2006 4:17 PM
February 23, 2006 4:17 PM
And We’re Off!
August 31, 2009 10:51 AM
August 31, 2009 10:51 AM
Weather and Outdoor Events
July 9, 2008 10:50 AM
July 9, 2008 10:50 AM
Sickness Bad - Cure Worse
December 10, 2008 12:09 PM
December 10, 2008 12:09 PM
Sunrise/ sunset Question
September 11, 2007 2:34 AM
September 11, 2007 2:34 AM
Beets Again?
June 18, 2009 11:00 AM
June 18, 2009 11:00 AM
Weather - Where to Live?
September 4, 2007 6:58 AM
September 4, 2007 6:58 AM
Winter Weather Indicators
November 13, 2008 1:08 PM
November 13, 2008 1:08 PM
The Latest from The Farm
January 31, 2006 10:57 AM
January 31, 2006 10:57 AM
“Attention All Passengers: It’s the Weather”
February 26, 2007 3:33 AM
February 26, 2007 3:33 AM
Shipping Christmas Cookies… Fruitcake Poll
December 6, 2007 10:49 AM
December 6, 2007 10:49 AM
A Cow’s Best Friend?!
April 3, 2008 4:06 PM
April 3, 2008 4:06 PM
Vinegar Rocks!
January 12, 2008 12:02 AM
January 12, 2008 12:02 AM
Best Ways to Celebrate Memorial Day Indoors (in case it rains)
May 19, 2008 8:17 AM
May 19, 2008 8:17 AM
Meteor Alert — Look to the sky this Sunday!
October 19, 2007 4:15 PM
October 19, 2007 4:15 PM
Wild, Wacky Weather
October 15, 2009 2:41 PM
October 15, 2009 2:41 PM
Value of "old" Almanacs
July 8, 2008 11:27 AM
July 8, 2008 11:27 AM
Winter Weather Observers
September 22, 2008 10:05 AM
September 22, 2008 10:05 AM
The True Blue Moon
November 27, 2007 4:24 PM
November 27, 2007 4:24 PM
In Anticipation of Summer
March 16, 2009 8:44 AM
March 16, 2009 8:44 AM
Answering E-Mails
October 28, 2008 10:57 AM
October 28, 2008 10:57 AM
The Last Great Race on Earth
March 5, 2009 7:30 PM
March 5, 2009 7:30 PM
Winter Weather Sightings
September 10, 2007 2:36 PM
September 10, 2007 2:36 PM
Ice Storm Paralyzes New England in ‘98
January 8, 2008 9:56 AM
January 8, 2008 9:56 AM
Ten of the Worst Tornadoes
February 8, 2008 10:25 AM
February 8, 2008 10:25 AM
Lightning Fatalities - 2008
May 18, 2009 3:38 PM
May 18, 2009 3:38 PM
Thanksgiving Traditions
November 16, 2007 2:47 PM
November 16, 2007 2:47 PM
HOT NEWS: Comet 17P/Holmes is undergoing a spectacular eruption!
October 25, 2007 9:14 AM
October 25, 2007 9:14 AM
Who needs Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)?
May 12, 2009 12:10 PM
May 12, 2009 12:10 PM
Making Your Holiday Season Merry
December 1, 2008 12:08 PM
December 1, 2008 12:08 PM
Halt the Holiday Hustle
November 26, 2007 10:44 AM
November 26, 2007 10:44 AM
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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...
Common Press Questions and Answers
What is the Farmers’ Almanac? Founded in 1818, the Farmers’ Almanac is North America’s most timeless, trusted, and treasured source for long-range weather predictions, humor, fun facts, and valuable advice on gardening, cooking, fishing, conservation, and much more. The...
What is the Farmers’ Almanac? Founded in 1818, the Farmers’ Almanac is North America’s most timeless, trusted, and treasured source for long-range weather predictions, humor, fun facts, and valuable advice on gardening, cooking, fishing, conservation, and much more. The...
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...
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...
