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Test Your Food Trivia
Strange but true food facts. See how many you know.

Food Poisoning: An Unwanted Holiday Gift
Don't let the festivities of the holidays make you sick. Learn how to naturally treat a mild case of food poisoning.

Must-Know Tips for Rainy Day Driving.
Summer thunderstorms can be a challenge to drive in. Get some important tips on ways to drive safe.

How Safe is your Food?
We all hope we're feeding our family safe food, but how can we be sure?

Grilling Veggies
Tips and ways to use your grill. Bring life to fresh vegetables this summer by grilling them. Learn how here.

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.

Summer Outlook: Is hot weather on tap?
Hot or Cold? What does the Farmers’ Almanac predict for the summer season ahead?

Farmers' Almanac Summer Weather Accuracy
The summer that was and wasn't This summer has been a mixed bag of crazy weather. How accurate were the Farmers' Almanac predictions?

Now Showing: The Summer Triangle
Starring: Vega, Altair, and Deneb This is the time of year when you can spot the famous “Summer Triangle.”

Summer Sky Fun
Summer is a fun time to star and planet gaze. Now is a good time to spot Jupiter. Learn more.

What's On Tap for This Summer?
Will the summer of 2009 be a scorcher?

What is "Indian Summer'?
Learn about this warming weather pattern and why it's referred to as "Indian Summer."

The Stories Behind Food Names
What did gambling have to do with sandwiches?

Harvesting Tips For Watermelon and Corn on the Cob
Check our hints for harvesting two favorite summer vegetables-- watermelon and corn on the cob right here.

Fun with Fermentation
Fermenting food is a healthy, and tasty, way to preserve the fall harvest.

Rain, Rain, Go Away ...
Making the Most of a Wet Summer Don't let wet weather keep you out of the garden this summer!

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.

6 Creative Ways to Keep Cool During Hot Summer Days
Summer heat getting to you? Check out some easy ways to keep cool here.

Ouchless Tips for Hammering Nails
Basic tips to be memorized. Easy tips for bruise-free hammering.

How accurate was the Farmers' Almanac this year?
Remember last winter? The Farmers' Almanac warned that "Shivery is not dead!" And this summer has been an interesting mix of hot, dry conditions. Find out how the Almanac did with its predictions for the 2007 winter and summer.

5 Budget-Friendly Picks for Summer Getaways
5 top picks for fun but inexpensive summer getaways.

The Truth About Processed Foods
Almost 90% of our food budgets go to convenience foods, but what is this doing to our health?

Healthier Holiday Cooking
Comfort food can be healthy. Find out how to make the holidays healthier here.

Rice Rocks
Rice, a staple food for more than half of the earth's population, is an amazing grain.

5 Ways to Save Money Grocery Shopping
Simple ways to go to food shop without going over budget.

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.

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.

Never Sneeze into Your Hand
Tips to Fend Off Germs Naturally Learn 10 tips to help get rid of germs that may cause illness.

Stress Reducing Tips
To keep the holidays happier. Holidays can be busy and stressful enough. Here are some tips for relaxing and enjoying the holidays without overextending ourselves.

Must-Know Kitchen Tips
To Hang on the Fridge Useful tips for in and around the kitchen, from the Farmers' Almanac.

Top 5 tips for Driving During Wet Fall Months
Timely tips for wet weather driving.

Best Baking Tips From the Farmers' Almanac
Just in time for Thanksgiving! 'Tis the time to head to the kitchen! The holidays are a great time to bake. Make your time easier by checking out our useful tips.

Beat the Heat: Must Know Tips
Prevent Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke The temperature is rising! Be prepared! Here are some useful tips and natural ways to avoid heat-related health issues.

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.

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.

7 Common Sense Health Tips for the Back-to-School Season
Keep them healthy this year with these common sense but beneficial tips.

Hurricane Tips: How To Be Prepared!
Being prepared before and during a hurricane can mean the difference between life and death. Check out these essential tips and keep them in a handy place.

Chinese Food – It’s Not Just for Takeout
What could be better than Chinese takeout? How about homemade Chinese cuisine?

15 Easy Water Saving Tips
For Inside and Outside Saving water is a great way to live more resourcefully. Check out our Farmers' Almanac water conservation tips here.


Winter Preparedness Safety Tips
Along with cold weather, winter can often bring a series of dangerous situations. Be prepared for Mother Nature's worst weather! Find valuable tips and be prepared by reading our story here.

When is the Earth Closest to the Sun?
When it's a hot summer day, it often feels like the sun is just an arm's throw away. It's not.

Refreshing Fruit Salads
Tasty recipes for a summer treat!

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

Everything Ice Isn't Always NICE!
(Unless it's in your favorite drink.) What is ice? Does hail only fall in the summer? Why are ice storms so devastating?

When is Lightning a Danger?
Keep safe this summer. Get these important safety facts about thunderstorms.

Top 5 Must Read Winter Weather Driving Tips
Winter weather is coming! Be prepared before you hit the roads. Check out these must read tips.

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.


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.

What sport did George Washington and Abraham Lincoln play?
You have probably played this summer sport too!

When Life Gives You Lemons ...
Try These Tasty Lemonade Recipes! Summer time drink recipes to quench your thirst.

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

Olympic Traditions: One World, One Dream
The 2008 Summer Olympic Games begin August 8 in Beijing and will carry on centuries of tradition.

Fresh From the Farmers’ Almanac Kitchen: Recipes From the Garden
Try these great recipes for summer fresh vegetables and herbs.

Favorite Fall Flowers
Don't let the end of summer stop your gardening. Get ideas on what to plant now as fall gets closer and closer.

Farmers’ Almanac right on with wet summer forecast
Wet, cool conditions in the Northeast come as no surprise to 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.

Favorite Dry Skin Cures and Preventions
Summer weather means dry skin. Check out our favorite ways to keep skin moist and healthy here.

Got a Cut? Reach for the Onions.
Natural Remedies for Cuts and Bruises. The summer season is just about here. Schools are out, kids are outside, and cuts and bruises become more prevalent. Here are a few ways to help these cuts heal quicker and more naturally:

What is heat lightning?
Heat lightning is common during the summer months. Learn what causes it and why you can see it.

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

Plant a Fall Garden
Make Gardening Season Last Longer Summer is winding down but gardening season can continue into the fall. Find out how.

When will it Snow?
And other timely tips.

How to Barbecue Like a Pro
Get some seasoned tips.


Top 5 Best Weather Cities To Catch a Minor League Baseball Game
Rain can spoil or cancel the game! Find out where the best weather is to catch a game this summer.

Farmers' Almanac Tips
For a sustainable, more enjoyable, December

Healthy Hints for the New Year
Easy to follow tips for a healthier you.

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

Cook More Efficiently
Get a Second Meal Out of One 6 tips for saving time in the kitchen

How to Cook Healthier in the New Year
Here are a few tips on how to lower the fat and calories in your everyday cooking.

How to Prevent Motion Sickness
Tips to make your flight or cruise a lot smoother.

Save Energy and Money This Winter
Easy to follow tips for a more efficient home.

Sunflowers: More than a Beautiful Flower
Tips for harvesting, drying and roasting sunflower seeds.

Need More Sleep?
Do you have trouble getting or staying asleep? Here are some easy yet useful tips that may help you get a good night's rest.

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.

Scare Away Tooth Decay
Halloween doesn't have to be a dental nightmare. Follow these tips to keep your children smiling.

Parsley Growing Like a Weed?
Easy ways to preserve an abundant herb crop. Herbs are great year-round. Here are some easy ways to preserve your herb crop this summer.

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

Must Read Cooking Tips
Learn how to make eggs fluffier, meatballs easier, and vegetables more full of flavor.

Dental Tips George Washington Could’ve Used!
Learn how eating apples, figs, and strawberries can keep your teeth whiter and cleaner.

Mulching Tips For the Organic Gardener
Late fall is a good time to mulch - and protect your outdoor plants. Learn more.

Useful and Timely Tips from the Farmers' Almanac
Did you know that apples will turn lettuce brown? Or what to do if the plastic wrap you use is clinging to itself? Find the answers and more here.

DO Try This At Home
Useful Household Hints Burnt popcorn? Scuff marks? Dusting shortcuts? Check out some top tips from the Farmers' Almanac.

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.

Learn How to Harvest your Vegetables
Garden growing nicely? Know what to look for before you harvest? Get some harvesting tips here.

5 Ways to Landscape without Going Broke
Tricks and tips on ways to cut costs but enjoy your yard more.

Top 10 Things to Do Now for a Better Garden Later
April gardening tips Spring is here. Get your garden in shape now!

Go to Sleep - Naturally
Tips to help you fall asleep naturally, even if the holidays have you all stirred up.

Happy Holiday Home Entertaining
Check out these tips for planning a successful holiday party.

Pinkeye Tips and Cautions
Pinkeye is a common eye infection. While highly contagious, there are some natural remedies you may want to try.

Tips to Relieve Heartburn and Indigestion Naturally
The holidays for eating is here. Here are some natural ways to help you avoid overeating and possible heartburn.

Decorations from Nature
Tips on ways to bring the garden to your next party. Fun ways to make your next outdoor gathering more festive.

Easy Yet Important Ways to Save Money
From the Farmers’ Almanac Check out some of our timely tips on ways to cut costs.

Holiday Survival Tips
Instead of letting the holidays send you into a spin, we've pulled together the ultimate survival guide to help eliminate some of the frustrations!

Got Mud?
Tips and tricks to keep mud outside. Warmer weather means melting. Melting often leads to mud. Find some helpful ways to keep mud to a minimum this season.

Plant for Taste
Looking for something else to grow and eat besides vegetables? Consider adding flowers to your list of potential snacks, or as additions to your salad bowl. Here are a few tips and rules for your health, when it comes to munching on flower blossoms.

Got Eggs?
Preparation tips How to prepare eggs like a pro

Not Just For The Dryer
Interested in tips for using dryer sheets?

Freeze the Peas? Yes Please!
Simple tips for freezing Snow Peas and Sugar Snap Peas, so they'll always taste fresh.

Slow Down! Deer Ahead.
Do's and don'ts for sharing the road with deer. Valuable tips on ways to avoid a deer/car collision.

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:

Summer Food Safety Tips
Warmer weather means more picnics and outdoor food. Here are some simple but important tips on ways to keep food safe this summer.

Handy Measuring Equivalents
Wondering how much a pound of wheat equates to? Look no further.

How Much Energy Does Your Laser Printer Use?
Consider energy use before you take out your wallet If you are interested in conserving energy, you may want to take a hard look at your household appliances. Some add quite a few dollars to your energy bill. .

Make Your Own Ice Cream Pie
An Easy Dessert Sure to Please Going on a picnic? Bring this delicious pie.

Don't Throw Out the Egg Carton
It Can Be Recycled For Many Household Uses Egg cartons make it easy to sort, organize and house screws and bolts. They have many other uses too.

Weather Glossary
Ever wonder what an anemometer measures? Or what a dust devil is? Here's a helpful glossary of popular weather terms.

Flower Arranging Basics
Receive flowers for Valentine's Day? Learn some basics about the best ways to arrange them.

Does Thanksgiving Dinner make you Sleepy?
Find out why here. Tryptophan, an amino acid found in turkey, is often used as an excuse for falling asleep after that big holiday meal. But is that truly the culprit?

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.

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.

Treating Sprains with Ice Packs
Has the winter weather got you down?

Frosty Weather may Lead to Frostbite
Find out how to prevent frozen skin. Do you know the difference between frostnip and frostbite?

8 Smarter Ways to Use Your Microwave
Find out how to make your microwave work for you.

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.

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?

All You Need to Know About Hiccups
Hiccups, we all have them. They're embarrassing, annoying, and funny, but what's the deal, why do we have them?

How to Pick the Freshest Fruits and Vegetables
Here are some great tips to memorize on ways to choose the freshest fruits and veggies.

Keep Ants Out Of Your Home
Are the ants marching in? Learn smart living tips on ways to naturally keep these pests from invading your kitchen and home.


Weekly Wisdom
From the Farmers' Almanac Looking for a more natural moth ball remedy? Ever wonder what cloves are? Find the answers and more here.


Helpful Holiday Hints
To make Thanksgiving more memborable The holidays can be a crazy time of year. Check out some of our favorite helpful hints for ways to make this holiday better.

Helpful Hints for the Home
Need some organization? How about a tip on ways to deodorize a smelly microwave? These and more are right here.

Eat More of These Foods
Super foods for a healthier you. Some foods have been known to help prevent some common diseases. Find out which foods you should eat more of.

Care to Sit on my Waffle?
Facts behing the naming of waffles. Ever wonder why a waffle is called a "waffle?"

Wait! Save that milk carton for my garden!
Recyclable gardening ideas. Don't throw it away! Reuse it for your garden! Check out these new uses for old things.

5 Secrets to Spice Up Your Gardens
Want to try something new in the garden this year? Check out these ideas that will add a little pizazz to your gardens.

An Onion a Day, May Help Keep Cholesterol Down
Peeling away the health benefits of onions. They may make you cry, but onions are healthy for you. Find out how.

Tornado Truths: Test Your Tornado Knowledge.
Be prepared. Learn more about tornadoes.

3 Yummy Mother's Day Treats
Looking for a new recipe for Mother's Day? Here are a few favorites from the Farmers' Almanac.

20 Ways to Save Gas
Gas prices continue to rise. Learn what you can do to help keep your gas consumption and expenditures down.

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 Five Foods For Picnics and Cookouts
(And Some Tasty Recipes!) Cook up some fantastic foods this Memorial Day. Check out our favorites here.

Should you make indoor or outdoor plans for Memorial Day?
And what about the 4th of July? Farmers’ Almanac predicts a “Fairly” good weather weekend for Memorial Day.

8 New and Useful Ways to Use Clothespins!
Clothespins work great for a variety of reasons. Find out what these reasons are here.

Keep Your Skin Healthy
Naturally and Inexpensively Good skin is important. Check out some natural ways to keep your skin healthy without going broke.

June Weather Lore and More!
If June is wet, will September be dry? Check out some fun weather lore sayings we found about the sixth month of the year.

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

Why is the Sun up so early on June 14th?
Earliest sunrise this year. Did you know that on June 14th the Sun will rise earliest ever this year? Find out why here.

Good Manners in the Great Outdoors
Help keep nature beautiful. Get outside and enjoy it, but be polite about it.

Say “I Do” to Green: Earth-Friendly Tips for Your Wedding Day
Move over "white." Green is becoming the color of weddings. Learn how to turn your wedding green.

Say I Do to a Green Honeymoon
5 Great Green Travel Tips Going green doesn't have to mean sacrificing luxury. Check out these helpful green hints.

Set Your Sights on Scorpion
Now is the perfect time to spot a Scorpion in the night sky. Find out where and how.

Summertime Remedies
Got a splinter? Bee sting? Bug bite? Check out these homemade natural cures for common summertime ailments.

Wonderful Watermelon
Alternative ways to eat this sweet treat. Summer's fruit has to be watermelon. Here are some tasty and unusual watermelon recipes worth a try.

Six Fun Things to do in July
July is a fun time for many things. Check out our top six picks here.

Brain Freeze? Try this.
A simple cure that may stop that ice cream headache. Ever been eating ice cream when all of a sudden you have a terrible headache? Get the inside scoop on these "brain freezes."

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

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.

Easy Ways to Save Seeds
Garden Seed Harvesting Love your cucumbers this year? Learn how to save their seeds and plant them next year.

Wild, Wet, Wacky (Hot) Weather
What's Next? This summer's weather has been interesting to say the least. Did the Almanac predict it? Find out here.

Best Day to Potty Train?!
Is there such a thing? Check out a new feature in the 2009 Farmers' Almanac.

11 Smart Ways to Prepare Your Home for a Cold Winter
Save money and energy. A little preparing now goes a long way in the future. Check out our useful ways to prepare for winter.

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.

Pick the Perfect Pumpkin
How do you know when you've found the right pumpkin for your Jack o'lantern? Check out these hints.

Squash Season
Winter squash are in abundance during autumn. Try these recipes for your next meal or holiday parties.

Holiday Entertaining on a Shoestring
Don't let a tight budget keep you from hosting a holiday party for your friends.

Nutrition Myths Busted
Should you eat brown eggs or white eggs? Margarine or butter? Can eating celery burn fat?

Delectable Valentine's Cheesecakes
Find out how to make the perfect cheesecake for your Valentine.

10 Fun Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day
Looking for great ideas for St. Patrick's Day? Try these fun ways to spend the day!

Quick, Nurse, Fetch Me The Sauerkraut!
The Healing Properties of Cabbage Is cabbage a cure-all for many ailments? Many used to think so.

Indian Winter?
When will spring warm up? Is Mother Nature "fooling" us this spring? When will April get warmer?

Stop and Smell the Roses!
Spring is here. Learn to enjoy it!

Reduce Your Waste for Earth Day
Turn Trash into Treasure Simple ways to reuse common items, and make less trash.

From the Garden to the Grill
Tasty veggie ideas for your next backyard barbecue.

8 Weird but Real Weather Terms
Ever see a Green Flash or Dust Devil? Check out our top picks for weird weather terms.

How to cut your dependency on convenience items.
Reduce your dependency on "must-have" convenience items.

10 Must-Stock Items for Your Kitchen
Save time and money by keeping these items in your kitchen cabinets.

Every Day Hints You Can't Live Without
Favorite tips from the Farmers' Almanac Drop an egg? Cobwebs filling up your home? Check out out favorite hints from A-M.

Getting Rid of Slugs and Snails
Are slugs and snails attacking your gardens? Rid your garden of these pests naturally and easily with some tips from the Farmers' Almanac.

Must Read Tips about Frostbite and Hypothermia.
The cold weather is here. Learn how to recognize and protect you and your loved ones from frostbite and hypothermia.

How to Deal with Household Pests
Mice making a home in your garage? Houseflies causing havoc in your kitchen? Get useful tips on ways to deal with pests here.

Try These Tasty Spring Salad Tips
Learn to make a delicious, filling spring salad.

Ten Secrets to Simplifying your Life
Relaxing breakfasts with the family, taking a nature walk, remember a time when life was less stressful? Allow the Farmers' Almanac to remind you of life's simple pleasures and how to slow down and enjoy them more. Ideas, tips and more.

Timely Tips About Ticks
Tick season is upon us! Find out what you should do if you find a tick on you.

When hayfever attacks
Try eating yogurt daily Fall is ragweed pollen season. You can reduce hay fever attacks by eating yogurt and bananas, as well as following these other simple tips.

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.

Health and Medical Hints from 1901
Ever been told to chew on a roasted onion for a headache? Prescribed a daily bath? Check out these natural tips and medical hints from the 1901 Farmers' Almanac.

Sick of Winter?
Warm up your home décor. Find out how to warm up your winter blues with some easy home decorating tips.

8 Fun Ways to Hook Kids on Fishing
Fishing season is here. Take the kids and instill in them a love for the outdoors. Here are some tips on ways to get started.

10 Ways to Keep Your Mind Healthy
Exercise your brain as you age! Check out our easy tips for ways to keep your mind and memory healthy.

Sick Stomach? Try This
Natural ways to avoid and remedy stomachaches. Everyone's stomach can feel upset now and again. Check out our top tips on ways to avoid and remedy stomachaches.

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

What Causes Leaves to Change Color?
Forget leafing through your old science book. Here's a quick article to explain why leaves change color.

What are Latkes?
Here is an old-fashioned dish that is associated with Hanukkah. It is also easy to prepare.

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.

Easy Ways to Preserve Summer's Bounty
Learn how to enjoy fresh foods all year-long and save money while doing so!

Thirsty? Drink This
The perfect dink to beat the heat!

Best Days for Leaf Peeping
Find out peak dates to see fall foliage in your area.

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

Hurricane Preparedness: Is Your Pet Safe?
How to protect your pets from the unexpected. Hurricane season is here and will peak on September 10th. Here are ways you can help keep your pet safe in case of a weather disaster.

Got a Headache? Try this herbal relief.
Check out this natural cure for common headaches.

Amazing Hummingbird Facts
Did you know a hummingbird's heart beats 500 times a minute? Or that it can fly backwards? Learn more about these tiny birds.

Preventing Snoring
There are several at home snoring remedies that may restore harmony to your bedroom.

Vegetables that Liked this Summer's Soggy Weather
Why Cabbage and Broccoli are a Gardener's Best Friend

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?

Make Your Own Cooking Mixes
Save Time and Money Like the convenience of store-bought cookie, cake, brownie and other mixes, but don't like the cost? Here's a solution.

Ten Ways to Stay Trim
This Holiday Season Find out how to enjoy those tantalizing treats without packing on the pounds.

Seven Natural Ways to Soothe Sunburn
Sunburn can catch you off guard, even when you use sun block. Here are some natural ways to help east the pain of sunburned skin.


5 Witty Ways to Beat Hunger
Check out these smart ways to beat hunger during the day.

Weight Loss - The Natural Way
Fad diets rarely work. Try these natural ways to lose weight and stay healthy!

What is raised on the farm?
Thanksgiving Acrostic Here is a quick game that encourages everyone to think about foods raised on the farm - and how grateful we are for farmers.

Don't get the Wedding Woes
Planning any major event is stressful. Planning a wedding is even more stressful. Planning your own wedding...well, a bit more on top of that.

Need a Holiday?
August has more of them than you think! Just because there are no major holidays in August doesn't mean there is nothing to celebrate.

Just Add a Pinch of Salt: Recipes for a Cleaner Home
Recipes for a Cleaner Home We all know salt as a seasoning, but did you know it can help you around the house too?

5 Ways You May Be Inadvertently Hurting the Earth
Find out if your everyday actions may be hurting the earth.

Farmers' Almanac Fall Forecast
What does Mother Nature have in store for the coming autumn?

How to Keep Pests out of your Garden, Naturally.
Learn how to naturally discourage deer, slugs, moles, and other pests from visiting your garden.

Warm Up with Hearty Fall Soups
Save money and eat well. Soups are a great option for dinners and lunches. Check out fall favorites.

Beating the Back-To-School Blues
Going back to school can be stressful. Find out how to help your kids make a smooth transition.

Get your Car Ready for Winter
Prepare now - stay safe later. It's important to know what you may need in order to protect against natural hazards.

Go GREEN when you Clean
Tired of the toxic and expensive house cleaning supplies? Check out a few of our favorite home-made, greener choices.

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

Why is January so Cold?
Find out why this month is often the coldest month of the year.


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?

Natural Remedies for Stress
Learn how to avoid and deal with stress. Life's hectic pace and routines can add stress to your everyday life. Discover natural ways to avoid stress and learn how to unwind if it gets to you.

Bug Bite? Reach for the toothpaste.
Everyday remedies for annoying bug bites. Warmer weather means more outdoor time and more bugs. Find out how to easily take the sting out of the season.

Top Three Favorite Weather Storms
Ever long for a snowy or rainy day? Find out why bad weather sometimes makes for a good day.

Collard Greens
Want a prosperous new year? Try eating collard greens this New Year’s Day.

Eat Your Colors!
Eating a rainbow of colors can improve your health.

A Community Garden - A Nice Place to Grow
A good way to share your gardening interests is to participate in a community garden. Here is how it works.

Top Ten Outdoor Activities for Fall
Ten great reasons to get outside this fall.

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?

Battling Tomato Blight
Don't let your garden get decimated by late blight.

Flatulence
You can stop suffering in silence by learning the cause and making changes in your diet.

Numbingly Cold Conditions Won't End For Spring!
Famers' Almanac Spring Outlook Tired of cold weather? Wondering what spring weather will bring?

Personal Pizzas
Quick, easy and a bit untraditional Make personal pizzas with French bread, tomato bagels and even hoagie rolls. It's easy!

Look! It’s A Full Flower Moon
Learn when and why this month's moon is named the full flower moon.

Thanksgiving Traditions to Treasure
Meaningful traditions you can incorporate into to your family's Thanksgiving celebration.

Beat Motion Sickness Naturally
If vacation season makes you queasy, these tested cures with have you jet-setting in no time!

Do Tornadoes Travel Counter Clockwise?
10 facts about tornadoes that you should know.

Healthier Halloween Treats
Sure, candy is dandy, but why not give the gift of good health this Halloween?

Natural Headache Remedies
8 natural remedies that help relieve the pain associated with infrequent headaches.

Canada's Frigid Forecast: 2010 Winter Weather
Find out here and now what the Canadian Farmers' Almanac is calling for this winter ahead.

Top Ten Best Outdoor Wedding Cities
Wedding season is here. More weddings happen between May and October than any other time of year. Check out where the best outdoor wedding cities are.

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Farmers' Almanac are comign to a paper, radio station, news show near you.

Putting plastic snakes to work
A few good uses for plastic snakes that may have not crossed your mind. Read More

How Punny Are You?
Halloween Puns & Fun

Extend Your Growing Season
Mini-greenhouses, cold frames, and other ways to grow in cold weather.

Blanching Basics for Vegetables
You can still keep vegetables and fruits fresh tasting, even if you freeze them. Learn how.

Think Snow is Only for Winter? Think Again!
Spring is here, which means no more snow, right? Not so fast!

What Is It Like To Live in Outer Space?
Find out what a typical day is like on the International Space Station.

Top Ten Reasons NOT to Wish Winter Away
It's been a cold winter. Many of us are dreaming of spring. But we think there are good reasons why you shouldn't wish winter away just yet.

I scream, you scream, we all scream for
ICE CREAM! Learn a little history and get a recipe for this favorite treat.

Prepare and Freeze Fresh Pumpkin Easily
Want to reuse those pumpkins on your steps for a wonderful Thanksgiving pie?

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.

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

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

Snack Smart
Snacking throughout the day can help you stay healthy.

Wild Weather Forecasters
Lean how animals can predict the weather. Did you know a cricket can tell you the temperature?

Will it rain for 40 days?
July 15 is St. Swithin's Day. Learn about the lore that suggests if it rains on this day, it will continue for 40 more.

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

8 Ways to Keep Your Pets Safe this Holiday Season
Pets, like children, can get in harms way during the holidays. Make sure your home is safe.

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

A Beginner’s Guide to the Stars
Star gazing is fun. Here's a quick guide to help you figure out which star is which.

Lips Parched? Try This Natural Balm
Instead of purchasing lip balm at the store, try making your own. It's easy.

Recipes for Smart Snacking
Healthy, easy to make, recipes to fuel your body through the day.

More Great Reasons to Eat An Apple a Day
They say an apple a day keeps the doctor away. Find out why here.

Touchdown! Winning Appetizers for the Big Game
Please any football fan with these great appetizers.

How to Create a Year of Wellness
Follow these month by month steps to a successfully healthy year.

New or Used Cars?
When it comes to sticking to your budget, it's tough to beat the value of a good, used car. As with any purchase, the more you know the better your experience will be.

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.

No Need for Blanching!
Not every vegetable has to be blanched for freezing. Here are some

Fourth of July SIZZLERS!
Top Ten HOTTEST Independence Days Fourth of July is a time for picnics, parades, and fireworks, but maybe not in these towns. Check out how HOT some places get during this patriotic holiday.

Who Invented Peanut Butter?
March is peanut month! Check out some interesting facts about the inventor of one of the most popular peanut products around - peanut butter!

How to Grow Flowers Indoors
Here's a simple pick me-up for the winter doldrums that will bring some spring indoors!

Life, Liberty, and (Iced) Coffee for All!
Submit your Iced Coffee Recipe and Learn Coffee's History Share your best iced coffee recipes with us and learn all about coffee in the U.S.

4 Ways to Make Winter More Fun
Cabin fever taking over your home? Check out out top 4 ways to make winter more fun.

Move over fossil fuels...
It’s time for some ingenuity. Did you know algae can be used to make fuel? Check out some pros and cons of a few alternative fuel sources.

Women and Credit
Being contacted by a collections agency can be scary and overwhelming. If you take a step back, read your rights, and think about your options, you can take control of the situation.

Cold Spring on Tap for Canada
Winter doesn't seem to want to end. Numbing cold conditions are predicted to continue into spring.

Favorite Ways to Spend a Rainy Day
Don't let the rain outside get you down! Check out the Farmers' Almanac's list of 10 ways to enjoy April.

Peppermint: More than just a popular flavor
Got a headache? Sore throat? Upset stomach? Try peppermint! This popular flavor has some interesting healing properties.

Natural Cures with Apple Cider Vinegar
Get more energy, relieve symptoms of arthritis and more.

Bursitis
Symptoms can vary from an ache and stiffness in the local area of the joint, to a burning that surrounds the whole joint around the inflamed bursa.

Quill Pens Scribed American History
The quill pen scripted major turning points in American history, including the Mayflower Compact. Learn More.

Secured Credit Cards
Secured and unsecured cards can be used to pay for goods and services. However, a secured card requires you to open and maintain a savings account as security for your line of credit; an unsecured card does not.

The Magic of Vanilla
Vanilla is a wonderful flavor. It's used in many recipes, but did you know that it also has many other uses?

7 Easy Ways to Make Your Roses Last Longer
Find out how to keep your flowers blooming longer.

What the Heck is a Rutabaga?
This jumbo root vegetable with the strange name can make a tasty addition to your table.

Zap Those Cold Symptoms
With These Zinc-Filled Foods Zap those cold symptoms with some Zinc-filled foods. Find out how and why.

The Classic Bruise
Black and Blue? Learn why bruises occur and what some natural and easy ways help prevent or minimize bruising.

Learn More About the Big Dipper
Did you know the Big Dipper isn't really a constellation?

Cooking Terminology and Methods
Dredge or dunk? Slice or Julienne? Not everyone knows the difference.

Stormy Spring in the Forecast
Farmers' Almanac releases its stormy spring forecast.

Choosing Bakeware
When it comes to bakeware, there are different materials to choose from. Traditional choices like ceramic and metal are joined by newcomers like silicone and glass. How do they compare?

Health Benefits of Strawberries
Strawberries not only look like a fruity heart-shaped valentine, they are filled with unusual phytonutrients that love to promote your health.

What is aloe good for?
Aloe, a popular houseplant, has a long history as a multipurpose folk remedy.

Natural Sources for Essential Vitamins and Minerals
Looking to eat healthier? Find out which foods provide the vitamins and minerals you need.

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

Bringing Herbs Indoors
If your area has not had a killing frost yet, you may still have time to bring your herbs indoor for year-round fresh ingredients.

Outrageous Weather Myths Debunked
Roosters crowing at night, dogs eating grass, pigs gathering straw. Can these things really predict the weather?

Learn How to Prepare Onions
First appearing in the 2005 Farmers' Almanac A few ways to prepare onions and avoid. Read More

Recycle Your Christmas Tree
The holidays are here and so is one of the best times of the year for watching your waste.

Make Your Own Tea
Next time you're in the mood for a cup of hot or cold tea, why not head to your garden? Herbal teas can be mad from herbs grown in your backyard or patio.

Have you Exercised your Senses Lately
Tune into life's simple pleasures by exercising your senses. Learn how here.


Stevia: A Natural (and Unknown) Sweetener
Stevia is very sweet, has no calories and is easy to grow. Try it.

Look for the Ploughman in the Sky
Bootes, or the Ploughman, is one of the easisest to spot, but least well-known constellations.

Must Read Remedies for Holiday Indulging
Remedies for Sick Stomachs. Holiday parties and indulging leaving you feeling a little off? Here are some natural cures for upset stomachs.

Frigid 2010 Forecast: How Cold will the Winter Weather Be?
Crazy weather on tap! Here it is! The 2010 Farmers' Almanac official long-range weather outlook.

Surviving the Holiday Rush – Ways to Combat Fatigue
Feeling worn out from the holiday rush? Find out ways to prevent exhaustion.

Weather Update: When will it Warm up?
Tired of the cool spring weather this year? Check out how this spring has compared to others.

Do the signs point to harsh winter?
Is nature sending us cues about the winter ahead? Find out here.

Banana Peels Can Even Shine Your Shoes
They can do a lot of other things too. Learn more.

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.

Childproofing for the Holidays
Before you dress your children in their best holiday clothes, you may want to call grandma and ask her to put the hard candies and breakable ornaments away.

Are You Having a Heart Attack?
Do you know the signs of a heart attack? February is National Heart Health Month. This information may save your life.

Plant a Healing Garden this Spring
Herbs are great to grow. They're useful, beneficial, and come in handy.

What the Heck is a Parsnip?
Get to know this tasty tuber!

How did an Almanac Save Christopher Columbus?!
Christopher Columbus once used an Almanac and an eclipse to save he and his crew. Find out how.

Top 10 reasons to cut your own tree
Want to gather the family and cut down your own tree?

2008-09 Weather Outlook for Canada
Canadian Farmers’ Almanac Releases a Frigid Forecast: "Numbing cold winter on tap!" Find out where.


A Sugar Lesson for Sweet Cooking
Before you whip up that special dessert, keep in mind that granulated white sugar differs in size, as well as use in the kitchen.

Healthy Hints for Better Hair
Learn when's the best day to cut your hair. Did you know there is a certain time in the month that's better for cutting your hair? Find out why and what days are best this month.

Hungry? Think Blue!
July is National Blueberry Month. July is the best time to eat more blueberries. They're healthy, patriotic, and tasty!

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?

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.

Stay Safe in the Sun!
Learn how to protect your family from harmful UV rays.

Houseplants Anyone Can Grow
You don't need a green thumb to grow these hearty houseplants.

Ewww... What's that Smell?
Before you point the finger at a skunk or start looking around for dirty socks, consider that the source of a bad odor might just be . . . a flower. Some plants are known for their bold, beautiful blooms. Others are known for their sweet, luscious fruit. There are a few plants, however, that are famous for something less romantic: A foul, offensive odor. Here are a few putrid plants to ponder.

Saving on Prescription Drugs
Many Americans struggle with the high price of prescription medicine.

Tasty Tomato Treats
Nothing taste better than fresh tomatoes recently picked from the garden.

The Powers of Vinegar
Running out of household ideas that are simple and inexpensive to do? Try opening your closet and digging out that bottle of vinegar.

Could this winter's weather add to economic woes?
Farmers’ Almanac Releases a Frigid Forecast for 2009 Numbing cold winter - says the Farmers' Almanac. Find out where.

Grow Your Own Bouquets
Learn how to grow your own flowers for beautiful bouquets.

Is Your Child Afraid of the Dentist?
Find out how to alleviate your child’s dental fears.

Farmers' Almanac Readers Name Apple Pie as our National Dessert
There are many symbols we use to help represent the US and what we stand for. But what about dessert? In 2001, we asked this very question.

Eat A Banana for What Ails You
Need a quick pick-me-up? Try a banana. It gives you more sustained energy than anything out of a vending machine!

Perfect Father's Day Foods
Treat dad to a special dinner or lunch. Check out these delicious dad-approved recipes.

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.

Feast on these Fermented Foods
Recipes for tasty, healthy "living foods"

How to get the most out of Yard Sales
It's yard/garage sale season. Lean how to find the best bargains.

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

Favorite Fall Recipes
It's time to cook with pumpkins, squash, apples and more! Check out these tasty recipes.

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.

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.

Sensational Super Bowl Soups and Sandwiches
Football fans will cheer when you serve these great soups and sandwiches.

Poison Ivy?
Natural Cures to Stop the Itch Learn to recognize and treat this natural nuisance.

How Do Volcanoes Affect Our Weather?
With all of the debris that volcanoes put in the air and the land, what if anything do these volcanic eruptions do to our weather?

Fun Bugs?!!
Is there such a thing? Fun bugs? Check out some interesting bugs that might make for a fun day of exploration.

Here Come the Leonid Meteors
Circle November 17th on your calendars for an early showing of meteors!

Top 5 Coldest US Cities
Based on Winter Conditions from 2007-08 Ever wonder where the coldest cities are? Here's a look at some of the coldest places in the US last winter.

Which Gas-Sipping Scooter is Right for You?
As fuel prices escalate, Americans are joining the rest of the world riding gas-sipping motor scooters.

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.

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?

Please Pass the Pie
Postively Palatable Recipes. These unique recipes are sure to be a hit with your Thanksgiving guests.

Pumpkins . . . Yum!
Tasty ides for timely pumpkins. Fall is synonymous with pumpkins. Learn how to cook fresh pumpkins and try these tasty recipes.

6 Tasty Treats for Trick-or-Treaters
Are you haunted by what to serve at your Halloween party? No need to fear--try these ghastly goodies!

Columbus's Legacy: I'm Lost!
Sometimes the best discoveries are unintended. Sometimes the best discoveries are unintended.

Game Day: Top 10 Picks For Healthy Snacking
Want ideas for healthy, low-calorie snacks for the game? Look no further.

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.

Extreme Weather Stories
Hurricanes, Tornadoes, and Thunderstorms Did hail wreck your car? Wonder why hurricanes form? Do you live in an area prone to twisters? Check out this informative and interesting story about extreme weather conditions.

Recipes

Chinese Pork with Peppers
Perfect for having friends over, prepare ahead for less stress.

Boo-berry Coffin Cake
Scare up this cake for all your ghosts and goblins on Halloween. You'll have them shouting "yum" instead of "boo!"

Borscht
This delightful, red soup from the Ukraine may be served either hot or cold. Through the centuries, the meat base has included chicken, duck, goose, turkey and beef. A favorite recipe uses a fat brisket of beef or flank.


Baked Eggplant
A flavorful eggplant casserole that's delicious as a main course or large appetizer

Potato Latke Recipe
Here is an old fashioned Eastern European dish that should be revived. It is nourishing and easy to prepare, and a platter of these - served with sour cream and applesauce - is wonderful!

Stick Candy
You have to try this homemade Christmas treat!

Baked Stuffed Shrimp
A quick and tasty appetizer ideal for preparing ahead of time and popping in the oven just before guests arrive.


Beef Fritters
Lightly breaded and mildly seasoned beef fritters cooked to a golden brown. Top with gravy and serve with mashed potatoes for a delicious meal.

Chocolate Chocolate Cake
This is the richest chocolate cake around.

Butternut Squash and Roasted Garlic Soup
The soup is a lovely addition to any meal.

Christmas Punch
Make this incredibly delicious drink and enjoy it while trimming the Christmas tree.

Salsa
Its fast, simple, and will make your mouth water!


Banana Frost
This frozen delight can be a wonderful snack or dessert.


Cream of Asparagus Soup
A cream of asparagus soup with asparagus and milk, along with butter and seasonings.

Buttermilk Fried Chicken
This golden chicken will remind you of Mom and home - there's nothing quite like a crispy piece topped with creamy gravy and mashed potatoes on the side.



Grilled Lobster
Start your warm summer days with this simple dish




Fried Clams
Simple to make and delicious to eat.






Summer Bar-B-Q Chicken Recipe
This chicken recipe is easy and delicious.

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

Gazpacho Soup Recipe
For this Spanish recipe, it is convenient to have a hand mixer with chopping blades, a food processor or a blender. This gazpacho can be garnished with minced vegetables and parsley or a dollop of sour cream.

Cinnamon French Toast
French toast, often known as eggy bread in the UK, is a popular breakfast food in North America.

Macaroni and Cheese
Mac and Cheese is comfort food for the soul.

Mashed Potatoes Supreme
This mashed potato recipe turns this classic comfort food into a mouthwatering creation.

Snap Beans Au Gratin
The creamy comfort food comes together in a snap.

Summertime Ice Cream Special
This refreshing summer drink will cool you down.

Yogurt Pie
Summer is here, and it is time for the easiest, most delicious, low-fat dessert!

Farmhouse Chicken Noodle Soup
A soothing comfort food that's great for what ails you.

Videos

1-1/2 HP Perkins gas engine
1-1/2 HP Perkins owned by Ralph Harmon, Dallastown, PA; Shown at 2008 Coolspring Summer Expo, Coolspring, PA.

2 HP Domestic mud pump
2 HP Domestic mud pump restored by Bill Klein, Sandy Lake, PA; Shown at Coolspring Summer Expo, Coolspring, PA, June 19-21, 2008.

4 HP Rockford gas engine
4 HP Rockford gas engine, owned by David Ford, VA; Shown at 2008 Coolspring Summer Expo, Coolspring, PA.

1909 2 HP Challenge gas engine
1909 2 HP Challenge owned by Steve Barr, Downers Grove, IL; Shown at 2008 Coolspring Summer Expo, Coolspring, PA.

1910 3 HP Perkins gas engine
1910 3 HP Perkins owned by Glenn Karch, Haubstadt, IN; Shown at Coolspring Summer Expo, Coolspring, PA, June 19-21, 2008.

Early 1900s 10 HP Evans gas engine
Early 1900s 10 HP Evans owned by Phil and Corrine St. Jean, Coventry, RI; Shown at 2008 Coolspring Summer Expo, Coolspring, PA.

2-Cylinder Springfield model
2-cylinder Springfield scale model built by Wayne Grenning, Lockport, NY; Shown at 2008 Coolspring Summer Expo, Coolspring, PA.

1906 6 HP Massey-Harris gas engine
1906 6 HP Massey-Harris owned by David Ford, VA; Shown at 2008 Coolspring Summer Expo, Coolspring, PA.

Products

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Blog

Indian Summer
October 3, 2006 10:46 AM

Controlling Food Costs
June 10, 2008 3:16 PM

Do you have Wild Neighbors?
April 20, 2009 11:09 AM

Indian Summer
September 28, 2007 5:41 AM

Summer Survival Tips
April 28, 2008 12:59 PM

Beets Again?
June 18, 2009 11:00 AM

Labor Day - Already?!
August 28, 2008 11:44 AM

Pests and Backyard Chickens
March 25, 2009 9:00 AM


Recycling Tips for the Kitchen
August 24, 2005 8:50 AM

Getting Rid of Ants
March 28, 2008 4:04 PM

An Ant Invasion
April 1, 2008 11:52 AM

Dog Days of Summer
July 31, 2009 9:29 AM

Egg Cooking Tips
August 7, 2006 1:05 PM



Best Summer Tips
May 13, 2008 3:18 PM

May Changes Everything
May 14, 2008 2:19 PM

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

Butterfly Garden
July 19, 2006 7:56 AM

Tips for Weeding
June 19, 2007 10:55 AM

Ergonomic Garden Tools and Tips
July 7, 2005 5:31 PM

Rose Gardening Tips
May 22, 2006 10:26 AM

Birth Control for Maple Trees
November 7, 2008 12:44 PM

Fresh, Safe & Affordable Food
March 18, 2009 4:56 PM

Selecting and Storing Melons
August 9, 2006 10:50 AM

Summer Mulching Time
July 11, 2006 10:43 AM

March - Spring & Birds
March 3, 2008 7:05 AM

Have it your way.
September 30, 2008 4:01 PM

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

Make Moving Easier on Yourself
July 18, 2005 10:19 AM

Farm Aid Blog Post #2
September 30, 2006 12:20 PM


Gardening Made easy
March 17, 2009 3:25 PM


Going Green to Save Green
August 7, 2008 1:48 PM

Hummingbird Nectar & Feeder Tips
July 10, 2006 9:15 AM


Leave the Stuffing to the Turkey
November 16, 2009 8:57 AM

Is it THAT Time Again?!!
August 21, 2009 9:50 AM

Making Friends
June 10, 2009 10:08 AM


Growing Out of Poverty
October 15, 2008 9:39 AM

Labor Day
August 30, 2008 11:52 AM

Salt and Christmas Trivia
December 10, 2007 11:56 AM



Sea Gulls - The Dirty Secret
July 30, 2009 4:28 PM




Hanging Basket Plant Care Tips
August 2, 2006 8:05 AM

Flood Safety Tips
April 26, 2007 9:19 AM

Joyful Frugality
May 22, 2009 9:10 AM


Holy Hurricane Season
June 2, 2008 1:00 PM

Lightning Awareness
April 27, 2007 10:04 AM

Final Thoughts From Farm Aid
October 2, 2006 6:36 PM

In Anticipation of Summer
March 16, 2009 8:44 AM

Safe Swimming Tips
May 29, 2006 9:08 AM

Weird Summer Weather
July 25, 2008 12:41 PM

Winter Wild Bird Care
February 22, 2006 8:36 AM



For Goodness Scapes
July 1, 2009 10:01 AM

Sacking Organic Vegetables
September 15, 2006 4:47 PM

My Guide To Surviving Mosquitoes
June 15, 2009 2:51 PM


Sharing and Caring
October 10, 2008 4:08 PM

November is the New December
November 7, 2008 2:07 PM





Dull Fall Foliage - the Climate?
October 23, 2007 7:02 AM

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



Getting Started on the Farm
May 15, 2009 8:00 AM

Cold Weather Leaving You Dry?
January 2, 2008 9:19 PM

Hurricane Survival
August 21, 2007 9:59 AM

Tips for Driving Safely in Heavy Rain
November 28, 2006 10:07 AM

5 Good Reasons to Feed the Birds
February 4, 2009 4:16 PM

Tick Alert
July 21, 2008 9:45 AM

Get Organized on a Budget
October 2, 2005 10:22 PM

Fresh From the Garden Cooking
July 29, 2005 2:48 PM

Living Life Better
June 25, 2008 2:03 PM

Cut Flower Care
February 15, 2006 1:47 PM

Sweet and yet healthy
May 8, 2007 3:16 PM



Breathe Clean Air
November 17, 2006 7:02 AM

Specialty Ice Cream Pies
August 16, 2006 7:55 AM



I Don’t Hate Radishes!
May 21, 2009 2:22 PM

Farm Aid 2006 - Holy Pig!
September 30, 2006 8:15 PM



Watermelon Hog
August 4, 2006 7:47 AM


The 10 Best Weather Cities
October 5, 2006 1:47 PM

It’s Ok to be Bored!
July 15, 2008 12:26 PM

Thanksgiving Traditions
November 16, 2007 2:47 PM

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

Heating With Wood
July 22, 2008 1:16 PM


Energy Saving Ideas
April 9, 2008 11:20 AM

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

Long Live Mud
June 3, 2009 9:22 AM


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

Biodeisel Fuel
July 11, 2008 10:39 AM


Tornado Survival Tips
May 6, 2008 10:07 PM

Talking Turkey
November 21, 2007 10:12 AM

The Meaning of G R E E N
August 11, 2008 11:48 PM

Recycling Envelopes and Greeting Cards
December 28, 2005 12:38 PM

Earth Day
April 22, 2009 10:43 AM

Smart Hints That Save
February 19, 2009 12:06 PM

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


Do Not Open Until February 29, 2008
February 28, 2008 8:41 PM

2007 Hurricane Season
June 1, 2007 8:53 AM


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

Vacation Planning Made Easy
February 25, 2008 12:20 PM

Tree-Planting Tips
June 13, 2007 10:38 AM

Spring Forward
March 7, 2008 11:10 AM

Why is Ice Slippery?
January 15, 2008 6:25 PM

Easy Ways to "Greenify" Your Home
June 30, 2008 12:15 AM

Warming Spices
February 1, 2006 2:33 PM

Gardener’s Soap Recipe
June 21, 2006 8:04 AM

Fall Lawn Care
September 22, 2005 9:03 AM


Fun Flavors of Fall
October 26, 2009 12:47 PM

Water
October 19, 2007 9:49 AM

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

Farm Aid Blog Post #3
September 30, 2006 2:31 PM


Staying warm on the cheap
January 21, 2009 12:19 PM

Poinsettia Trivia
December 12, 2005 10:30 AM


Meetings with Remarkable Trees
July 8, 2005 4:45 PM


Spring at last
March 20, 2008 11:57 AM


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


Baby Steps
April 22, 2009 9:48 AM

20 Ways to Save Gas $$
June 30, 2008 8:16 AM

Tummy Ache Tea to the Rescue
November 9, 2005 10:01 AM

Farm Aid 2006 - Neil Young
September 30, 2006 11:03 PM

New Face of the FFA - City Folk
November 16, 2006 9:55 AM

Putting Your Garden to Bed!
December 7, 2005 11:36 AM

Harvesting and Drying Herbs
October 4, 2005 9:12 AM


Flower and Plant Exchange
May 8, 2006 7:23 AM


Make a Tradition Today
December 11, 2008 5:51 PM


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


The Many Colors of Nature
January 18, 2008 10:14 AM

Is Old Man Winter on his way?
October 25, 2006 9:21 AM

Best Weather Cities - A Dispute
August 3, 2009 9:09 AM

And We’re Off!
August 31, 2009 10:51 AM

Tips for a Safe Garage
May 17, 2006 12:54 PM

Perseid Meteor Showers
August 4, 2008 12:29 PM

Potted Easter Lily Care
April 12, 2006 7:59 AM

Hate Broccoli? You'll Love This
August 1, 2008 12:03 PM

Blizzard Survival Tips
December 1, 2006 7:07 AM


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


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



Good Weeding
July 8, 2009 8:49 AM

Have you checked it out yet?
August 24, 2008 6:57 PM

Trapped In Your Car
January 22, 2009 12:24 PM

Less Stress at Christmas
November 28, 2007 1:37 PM

Late Winter (March) Pruning
March 6, 2006 2:17 PM

Ice Storm of 2008 - Blizzards
December 15, 2008 11:04 AM

Maps for Foliage
September 10, 2008 4:51 PM

Twister Survival
February 7, 2008 1:03 PM

Break Out the Beach Chairs
July 6, 2009 2:11 PM

Wood Burning and other comments
January 8, 2009 3:30 PM


Cooking With Zests of Citrus
December 26, 2005 2:16 PM

Keeping Warm Economically
December 2, 2005 1:22 AM

Hurricane Season is Cranking Up
June 1, 2009 3:14 PM

Those Darn Ants
July 28, 2008 2:55 PM

Where is the Winter Weather?
October 22, 2007 11:17 AM



What's in a name?
August 28, 2008 4:32 PM

An Escape from the Noise
August 31, 2007 9:44 AM



How to De-Stress the Holidays
November 17, 2006 10:48 AM

A GREEN New Year to You!
January 1, 2008 12:06 AM

Blog Action Day
October 15, 2007 4:45 PM

DayLight Saving Time
March 6, 2009 4:42 PM

Healing Power of Marigold
July 29, 2008 2:52 PM

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

Hearts from the Hearth
February 10, 2006 8:28 AM


Planting a Strawberry Pyramid
March 29, 2006 4:30 PM


Rainbows
July 2, 2008 3:13 PM

Keeping Roosters Quiet
November 18, 2009 8:47 AM

One of the Great Interviews
August 27, 2008 2:51 PM

Stinging Caterpillars
August 11, 2006 10:04 AM

Cold, Ice, Snow, Oh My!
December 16, 2006 7:09 AM

Cleaning Products Exposed!
July 8, 2008 1:33 PM

New Season for Farmers’ Almanac TV
January 3, 2007 10:51 AM

25 Random Things
February 17, 2009 1:47 PM

Itching for Blackberries
July 13, 2005 4:53 PM

Wedding Weather Contest Finalists
March 31, 2008 1:33 PM

Christmas In July
July 17, 2008 2:49 PM

Winter Weather Observers
September 22, 2008 10:05 AM


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

Backyard Chickens Demystified!
June 26, 2009 3:22 PM

Love is spelled S-N-O-W
February 26, 2008 10:53 AM

The 10 Worst Weather Cities
October 6, 2006 6:20 AM



The Importance of Indoor Air Quality
August 21, 2008 9:47 AM

Move Thanksgiving?!
November 20, 2007 5:53 PM

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Hurricane Tips
BEFORE HURRICANE SEASON:•Develop or review a family hurricane safety plan. •Learn safe routes inland. •Find out where official shelters are located. •Ensure that you have enough nonperishable food and water on hand. IF A HURRICANE WATCH HAS BEEN...

Where to Buy
Thanks to the many retailers in North America, the Farmers' Almanac and Canadian Farmers' Almanac are available in your favorite grocery, drug, bookstore, and retail store. Below is where you should find your copy in stores across the US. For...

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...

In The 'Nac
What's in the 'Nac -- the Farmers' Almanac that is:Always thrifty, always "green," the Farmers' Almanac is the "go-to" source for resourceful living. It's the only source for amazingly accurate 16 months of weather forecasts that help readers plan for...

2006-2007 Weather Outlook for Canada
Tired of the Heat? Hang on – 2007 Canadian Farmers' Almanac Predicts "SHIVERY IS NOT DEAD"Lewiston, ME: After a hot summer in most of Canada, cool news is on the way. The new edition of the Canadian Farmers' Almanac, which...

The Seasons
Note: All times shown are Eastern Standard Time 2007 Spring begins, March 20, 2007, 8:07 p.m. Summer begins, June 21, 2007, 2:06 p.m. Autumn begins, September 23, 2007, 5:51 a.m. Winter begins, December 22, 2007,...

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...

2006-2007 Weather Outlook for the U.S.
Tired of the Heat? Hang on – 2007 Farmers' Almanac Predicts "SHIVERY IS NOT DEAD"Lewiston, ME: After a brutally hot summer in most of the country, cool news is on the way. The new edition of the Farmers' Almanac, which...

All About Hurricanes
View More Farmers' Almanac TV Videos » Here are a few articles that will help you understand and prepare for hurricanes:The Basics: Hurricanes, Tornadoes and Storm SurgesHurricane GlossaryHurricane TipsHow are Hurricane Categories Determined?How are Hurricanes Named?

What's inside the 2009 Canadian Farmers' Almanac?
As always, the 2009 Canadian Farmers’ Almanac contains 16 months of our legendary weather predictions for Canada. Don’t be caught off guard—see what’s in store for your hometown for the next winter, spring, and summer ahead.This year’s edition contains hints,...

On The Money
Major Weather Events Accurately Predicted by the Farmers’ Almanac... Photo Courtesy of NOAA  • In 2009, the Farmers’ Almanac predicted an exceptionally cold winter and a cool, wet spring...

Farmers' Almanac Fact Sheet
Every year since 1818, the Farmers’ Almanac has been sought after for its long-range weather predictions, practical gardening and household advice, fishing tips, astronomical data and articles on ways to conserve time, energy, and the earth. The Farmers' Almanac has...

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...

What’s inside the 2009 Farmers’ Almanac? Take a peek…
Numb’s the Word: Find out where the Farmers’ Almanac is forecasting a “numbing” winter. Learn how cold it will be, how much snow you can expect and where the best spots for winter warmth will be. (Page 114) Natural Cures...

Meteor Showers
This table lists some of the best-known meteor showers. If your location observes Daylight Saving Time, please add one hour to the time shown. All times given are listed in Eastern Standard Time. The best way to watch for...

Grow Your Sales - Advertise with the Farmers' Almanac
Motivated by the Earth. Powered By Wisdom.Put the Farmers’ Almanac Brand to Work For You! Download Ad Rates and Specs (PDF)Published every year since 1818, the Farmers’ Almanac is the go-to source for inspirational and useful tips. Time tested and...

The 2010 Farmers' Almanac Promotional Edition
Whether you want to thank your customers, wish them happy holidays, or entice them to visit to a new location, the Farmers’ Almanac is the marketing vehicle for you. Our promotional version of the Farmers’ Almanac...

Podcasts and RSS Feeds
Farmers Almanac TV Weather Podcast From weather proverbs to historic weather events, Farmers' Almanac TV presents the facts behind the folklore! Farmers Almanac TV Video RSS Feed We travel the continent to bring you stories...

Farmers' Almanac Timeline
1818 – The first edition of Farmers’ Almanac is printed by editor David Young, Philom., and publisher Jacob Mann, in Morristown, N.J. 1852 – David Young dies. Astronomer Samuel Hart Wright succeeds him as editor. 1875...

2007-2008 Weather Outlook for Canada
Click here for the 2007-2008 U.S. Outlook » Weather is the most talked about subject on earth, which makes the annual Canadian Farmers’ Almanac weather predictions a hot topic. Fans of the Almanac say its famous long-range forecast is accurate...

Weather Glossary
Below are some common, and uncommon, weather terms. Absolute Zero The temperature at which all molecular motion ceases, equal to -459.67 degrees Fahrenheit or -273.16 degrees Celsius.Anemometer An instrument for measuring wind force and speed. Aurora A glow of colored...

Inside the 2010 Farmers' Almanac
Buy the Almanac now!Buy the 2010 Farmers' Almanac now in our online store »Find the Almanac near you!Click here for a list of Farmers' Almanac Retail Locations »What our readers are saying...We often receive comments from our customers who like...