How do the seasons change?
Fall is here! Ever wonder why we have seasons? Learn more here.

Where to Hit the Slopes in 2007 and 2008
Where will the best snow be? Will it be a good skiing year? Farmers' Almanac offers its take on where to hit the slopes this upcoming winter.

Fall Foliage Dates
When are the peak times to see the most color? Check out our map below.

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

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?

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

Where Have all the Hurricanes Gone?
It's hurricane season but it's been quiet. Is this a good sign of what's to come?

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.

Dry Skin? Reach for a Potato!
Lean how every day kitchen ingredients can help heal dry skin.

A Full Buck Moon
July 7, 2009 Learn why many refer to this moon as the full "Buck Moon".

Why Does the Full Moon Have So Many Names?
Harvest Moon, Flower Moon, Wolf Moon … Worm Moon? (Ew!) Have you ever wondered what all of these different names for the Moon mean, or where they all came from?

Did the Calendar Manufacturers Make a Mistake?
Why does February have 29 days this year? Ever wonder "why" we have leap day every four years?

The Full Sturgeon Moon
A fish in the sky? Discover why August's full moon is named after a large fish.

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

Full Snow Moon
Why is February's full moon called the Full Snow Moon? Find out here.

5 Easy Ways to Add Some SPRING to Your February
Spring fever taking over? Here are five easy ways to help make spring seem a little closer.

Decorate for Winter
Instead of decorating for the holidays, try decorating for the winter season.

Move Over Hunter's Moon ...
Here comes the "Thankful Moon"

Are Winter Blues Real?
The truth about Seasonal Affected Disorder Is there really something to the "Holiday Blues"?

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?

Winter Solstice -- Longest Night of the Year
Does the winter solstice mark the beginning or middle of winter? Find out.

Record Breaking Winter Weather from 2008
Winter Extremes Winter of 2008 saw some record-breaking extremes. Find out where.

Chicken and Fruit Salad
This salad can be varied with the seasons. In summer use your favorite type of fruit!

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

Time to Think Locally
March 26, 2008 10:22 AM

Spring at last
March 20, 2008 11:57 AM

Ember Days
June 3, 2009 3:59 PM

American Agriculture Trivia Quiz – 1
August 11, 2006 12:11 PM

Warming Spices
February 1, 2006 2:33 PM

Another Giant Pumpkin Regatta
October 3, 2007 2:02 PM

Move Over Harvest Moon- Here Comes the Pumpkin Moon
October 1, 2009 10:41 AM

The Rose Touch
June 12, 2006 11:36 AM

What State Has the Best Gardening Weather?
April 28, 2009 11:37 AM

The SECRET is OUT!
August 27, 2007 9:20 AM

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...

Full Moon Names and Their Meanings
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 Moon. Their names were applied to the...

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...