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Are Winter Blues Real?
The truth about Seasonal Affected Disorder Is there really something to the "Holiday Blues"?
The truth about Seasonal Affected Disorder Is there really something to the "Holiday Blues"?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
Wondering why you grew up thinking the first day of spring was March 21st?
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?
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.
Buy New and Save Money!
Energy efficient appliances are now easy to find, and they can save you money.
Energy efficient appliances are now easy to find, and they can save you money.
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.
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.
Breathe Easier With The Right Paint
Not all paint is created equally. Some paints can adversely impact indoor air quality and cause health problems.
Not all paint is created equally. Some paints can adversely impact indoor air quality and cause health problems.
Get Inspired.
Farmers' Almanac Thoughts To Live By Motivational sayings from the pages of the Farmers' Almanac.
Farmers' Almanac Thoughts To Live By Motivational sayings from the pages of the Farmers' Almanac.
IRA Facts
When choosing an investment plan for retirement, the Roth IRA is a popular plan.
When choosing an investment plan for retirement, the Roth IRA is a popular plan.
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.
Putting plastic snakes to work
A few good uses for plastic snakes that may have not crossed your mind. Read More
A few good uses for plastic snakes that may have not crossed your mind. Read More
Little Known Facts about the Fourth of July
Here are some strange and surprising bits of Independence Day trivia.
Here are some strange and surprising bits of Independence Day trivia.
Care to Sit on my Waffle?
Facts behing the naming of waffles. Ever wonder why a waffle is called a "waffle?"
Facts behing the naming of waffles. Ever wonder why a waffle is called a "waffle?"
What Color is Your Tea?
Why going green with tea is a good idea. Why is "green" tea so good for you?
Why going green with tea is a good idea. Why is "green" tea so good for you?
Can the Moon be Wet or Dry?
How can the moon be "wet or dry?" Learn more here.
How can the moon be "wet or dry?" Learn more here.
Do You Know These Fishy Facts?
Fun yet fishy trivia for all.
Fun yet fishy trivia for all.
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.
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.
Snow in the Forecast?
Learn what the different snow terms mean. Weather forecasters use many terms when predicting snow --showers, flurries, blizzard, etc. Learn what they mean here.
Learn what the different snow terms mean. Weather forecasters use many terms when predicting snow --showers, flurries, blizzard, etc. Learn what they mean here.
Peppermint: More than just a popular flavor
Got a headache? Sore throat? Upset stomach? Try peppermint! This popular flavor has some interesting healing properties.
Got a headache? Sore throat? Upset stomach? Try peppermint! This popular flavor has some interesting healing properties.
Top Three Favorite Weather Storms
Ever long for a snowy or rainy day? Find out why bad weather sometimes makes for a good day.
Ever long for a snowy or rainy day? Find out why bad weather sometimes makes for a good day.
Why Color Eggs?
Easter lore revealed. Easter is almost here! Coloring eggs is a yearly tradition but did you ever wonder why we color them?
Easter lore revealed. Easter is almost here! Coloring eggs is a yearly tradition but did you ever wonder why we color them?
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.
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.
Why butter's better!
For many years, a major rift has divided this country. No, not urban versus rural, or even Democrat versus Republican. This split is the ongoing clash between-- butter and margarine . . .
For many years, a major rift has divided this country. No, not urban versus rural, or even Democrat versus Republican. This split is the ongoing clash between-- butter and margarine . . .
What is a January Thaw?
Is there always a January Thaw? Find out if this is more lore than fact.
Is there always a January Thaw? Find out if this is more lore than fact.
Valentine's Trivia
According to legend, a woman who sees a sparrow overhead on Valentine's Day will marry a poor man.
According to legend, a woman who sees a sparrow overhead on Valentine's Day will marry a poor man.
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.
The shamrock is more than a symbol of luck, it has vast religious and historical meaning to St. Patrick and his followers.
Test Your Weather Wisdom
A fun quiz for the weather expert in all of us.
A fun quiz for the weather expert in all of us.
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.
Where did we get Mardi Gras from?
Mardi Gras is right around the corner. Learn more about the traditions behind this festival of fun.
Mardi Gras is right around the corner. Learn more about the traditions behind this festival of fun.
Don't Let the Bedbugs Bite!
Bedbug infestations are on the rise. What you need to know about these household predators.
Bedbug infestations are on the rise. What you need to know about these household predators.
One Potato, Two Potato, Three Potato, Four: The Story of America's Favorite Vegetable
Americans love potatoes, whether it's fried, baked or mashed. They have become one of America's favorite vegetables. In this article, we will get to the roots of the potato, where it came from, and how it made its way onto our plates, and into our hearts.
Americans love potatoes, whether it's fried, baked or mashed. They have become one of America's favorite vegetables. In this article, we will get to the roots of the potato, where it came from, and how it made its way onto our plates, and into our hearts.
Five Ways to Make Your Life Happier
Easy tips to add more joy to your life.
Easy tips to add more joy to your life.
Grizzly Bears in the White House?
Unusual presidential trivia you may not have heard. Ever wonder what goes on behind the White House walls? Check out some fun and interesting trivia about this very historical home.
Unusual presidential trivia you may not have heard. Ever wonder what goes on behind the White House walls? Check out some fun and interesting trivia about this very historical home.
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.
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?
Chew On These Blues Busting Foods
Winter getting you down? Add these blues-busting foods to your diet.
Winter getting you down? Add these blues-busting foods to your diet.
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?
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
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.
Blog
Numbing Cold
January 13, 2009 11:25 AM
January 13, 2009 11:25 AM
Ever Wonder Why April 15 is Tax Day?
April 13, 2009 9:07 AM
April 13, 2009 9:07 AM
On the Road With The Head Farmhand - Post #2
October 14, 2006 8:38 PM
October 14, 2006 8:38 PM
Drying a Bouquet of Hydrangeas Naturally
August 24, 2005 8:24 AM
August 24, 2005 8:24 AM
Spectacular Night Sky
February 20, 2008 8:41 AM
February 20, 2008 8:41 AM
Farm Aid - Pauline Reese
September 30, 2006 6:00 PM
September 30, 2006 6:00 PM
American Agriculture Trivia Quiz – 1
August 11, 2006 12:11 PM
August 11, 2006 12:11 PM
My Day in the Limelight
August 28, 2007 10:09 AM
August 28, 2007 10:09 AM
Charles in Charge
August 4, 2009 2:48 PM
August 4, 2009 2:48 PM
Putting Your Garden to Bed!
December 7, 2005 11:36 AM
December 7, 2005 11:36 AM
Are you Bissextile?
January 25, 2008 12:53 PM
January 25, 2008 12:53 PM
A Billion Dollar Dilemma
January 9, 2009 2:55 PM
January 9, 2009 2:55 PM
Dear Editor: Go Away, Winter!
April 10, 2007 9:19 AM
April 10, 2007 9:19 AM
Groundhogs and Winter in Tennessee
November 13, 2006 9:55 AM
November 13, 2006 9:55 AM
Who needs Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)?
May 12, 2009 12:10 PM
May 12, 2009 12:10 PM
From the Producer: Season 2 of Farmers’ Almanac TV
January 12, 2007 11:01 AM
January 12, 2007 11:01 AM
Where’s Winter?
December 15, 2006 9:22 AM
December 15, 2006 9:22 AM
End of The Year Weather
December 28, 2007 5:04 PM
December 28, 2007 5:04 PM
Where is the Winter Weather?
October 22, 2007 11:17 AM
October 22, 2007 11:17 AM
Giant Pumpkin Regatta
October 9, 2007 11:56 AM
October 9, 2007 11:56 AM
Energy Efficiencies - 4 Ideas
July 31, 2008 4:50 PM
July 31, 2008 4:50 PM
Greenwashing Works for Chemical Giant Clorox Thanks to Sierra Club Sell Out
July 8, 2008 12:53 PM
July 8, 2008 12:53 PM
20 Signs of a Hard Winter
August 26, 2008 1:17 PM
August 26, 2008 1:17 PM
Go to Sleep - Naturally
August 1, 2006 9:17 AM
August 1, 2006 9:17 AM
The True Blue Moon
November 27, 2007 4:24 PM
November 27, 2007 4:24 PM
Winter Wild Bird Care
February 22, 2006 8:36 AM
February 22, 2006 8:36 AM
Fall - Apples - Pies
September 27, 2007 10:01 AM
September 27, 2007 10:01 AM
The Great Mars Myth & Apollo 11 Success Revisited
July 15, 2009 4:28 PM
July 15, 2009 4:28 PM
Making Your Holiday Season Merry
December 1, 2008 12:08 PM
December 1, 2008 12:08 PM
Ice Storms
December 11, 2007 1:25 PM
December 11, 2007 1:25 PM
Move Thanksgiving?!
November 20, 2007 5:53 PM
November 20, 2007 5:53 PM
Dove Hunting with Grandma
September 5, 2005 8:46 AM
September 5, 2005 8:46 AM
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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...
