Can Cats and Dogs Predict Earthquakes?
Can cats and dogs really forewarn people of an upcoming weather or seismic event?

Welcoming Birds for the Winter
If you enjoy watching colorful birds visit your yard, stock those bird feeders now.

Everything you always wanted to know about a hot dog . . .
And then some. What do you call them? Hot dogs, frankfurters, wieners? Learn some trivia about this popular summertime food.

Sauerkraut, it’s not just for hot dogs
There are several creative recipes that can be made with Sauerkraut.

Dog Days are Here!
Why are the hot/sultry days of summer are referred to as "dog days?"

7 Pet-Proof Garden Tips
For a nicer garden and happier pet. Is the family dog trampling on your newly planted flower garden? Are neighborhood cats using your garden as a litter box? Check out our top tips for keeping pets out of gardens.

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

Be Prepared for Winter Storms
First appearing in the 2005 Farmers' Almanac 10 tips to help you prepare for a big snow storm.

Tornado Survival Tips
First appearing in the 2005 Farmers' Almanac What to do before and during

Fun Animal Facts
Are there more chickens than people in the world? Find out

Move Over Phil!
Groundhogs aren't the only animals that predict weather. Besides groundhogs, there are many animals that are known to have weather predicting abilities. Learn which ones predict what kind of weather here.

5 Fun Cures for Spring Fever
Is the ideas of warm weather making you anxious to get outdoors? Check out some fun ways to enjoy spring, even if you still have snow outside.

Dog Days End – A Fish is in the Sky!
Where did the term, "Dog Days of Summer" originate? Look to the sky.

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

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.

Tips for holiday weight loss
If you want to get back on track, here are a few tips on how to lower the fat and calories in your everyday cooking.

Favorite Warming Recipes For Winter Meals
Cold outside? Warm up with these flavorful recipes.

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.

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!

Like snow? Count the number of fogs.
The story behind weather lore and how Farmers' Almanac makes its long-range weather predictions.

Creating a Community Garden
Creating a community garden is a fun way to get to know your neighbors. Here are a few things you may want to think about before you dig.

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?

Slow Cooking: Hints and Recipes for the Crock Pot
Dinner is never easier than when you use the crock pot. Get helpful hints and great recipes here.

The Many Helpful Uses of Baking Soda
Baking soda can help clean your dishes, fruits and vegetables, as well as help out with other household chores.

Hurricane Glossary
Be prepared! Learn the differences between an advisory, warning, and more. Here's a list of the most frequently used hurricane terms and their definitions.

Natural Ways to Keep Bugs Away!
Summer is such a wonderful time, but those mosquitoes can really be a pain. Learn how to naturally keep them away.

Cooking tips from Grandma Blanche Bianco
Wonder how to deglaze a pan or make bechamel sauce? Grandma Bianco has passed on a few tips for those who may be a bit new to the kitchen.

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.

Back To School in Eco-Friendly Style
Check out the many earth-friendly options for this year's back-to-school shopping.

The Most Destructive Twister on Record

Poll Results: Pizza Wins by a Landslide!
You cast your votes, and pizza takes the title of favorite all-American dinner.

Ben Franklin's Letter to the Editor
Re: Saving Daylight An actual duplicate of Franklin's letter in which he described why there should be some changes with the clocks.

Crab Bisque
This creamy bisque is an elegant appetizer before any meal.

Shepherd's Pie
This simple recipe can be made with ground beef or Sunday's left-over roast.

Carrots Lyonnaise

Organic Broccolini & Spinach Soup

Butternut Squash and Roasted Garlic Soup
The soup is a lovely addition to Thanksgiving or other holiday meal.

Dirty Rice
A Southern, all-time favorite. Make it as spicy or mild as you please. It is hearty on a cold winter's night. If you are cooking for a crowd, this recipe can easily be doubled. Be sure to serve this with cornbread!

Sweet & Sour Smokeys

Vichyssoise
Leeks and onions sweated in butter are simmered in chicken broth with thinly sliced potatoes in this smooth soup with heavy cream. Serve cold.

Stock Dogs
Can your dog do this? See top cattle dogs compete at the biggest agricultural fair in the US in Moultrie, Georgia.

Incredible Soup Basket
We can't wait for you to get your hands on the goodies inside of this 8 quart Stainless Steel pot. All you need to enjoy good soup is contained in this pot. Includes a Ten Bean Blend, Navy Beans, Black...

Season One
Episode 7
EPISODE SEVEN: LUMBERJACKS & "HIGH-RAILERS"In Part One of Wisconsin's International lumberjack championship, 8 to 80 year-olds compete to be the World Champions. Follow the adventures of a bunch of sixty-somethings as they take restored gas railcars on excursions...

Farmers’ Almanac Top Recycling Ideas (beyond paper)
May 27, 2008 12:18 AM

Mother Nature's Split Personality!
August 27, 2007 9:01 AM

Animals and Weather
February 6, 2008 11:20 AM

Be A Nature Detective
January 17, 2008 11:32 AM

Best Summer Tips
May 13, 2008 3:18 PM

Buried Head First - A Matter of Survival
February 22, 2008 10:36 AM

A Lesson Dogs Learn Sooner Than People
August 9, 2006 11:31 AM

Prego and the Farmers' Almanac: "it's in there."
September 6, 2006 10:10 AM

Dog Owners Beware of Lethal Cocoa Mulch
April 20, 2006 10:14 AM

The Weather in Idaho
February 8, 2007 12:02 PM

Keeping Peter Rabbit Out of the Garden
August 9, 2005 10:19 AM

Keeping Mosquitoes at Bay
July 14, 2006 11:56 AM

The Dog Days of Summer
July 8, 2005 11:49 AM

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

Garden Girl - Patti Moreno
Patricia Moreno, the Garden Girl, was born in raised in New York City. She grew up in Spanish Harlem on Manhattan and was educated at Nightingale-Bamford School for girls. Her path to Urban Sustainable Living began in the mid 1990's,...

Hurricane Glossary
Advisory: A formal advisory message from a Weather Bureau Hurricane Warning Center giving warning information along with details on tropical cyclone location, intensity and movement and precautions that should be taken.Bulletin: A public release for press, radio, and TV dissemination...

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...