Kindling a Fire
Need ideas for kindling a fire?

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.

Leading The Way In Improving Ozone Protection
Ozone (O3) is a highly reactive gas composed of three oxygen atoms. Depending on where it is in the atmosphere, ozone affects life on Earth in either good or bad ways.

Does Solar Wind Affect the Weather?
With global warming being discussed as a major climate and weather altering catalyst, some experts are also looking at solar wind. What is solar wind and can it affect the weather?

Cooking with Warming Spices
Learn how to warm yourself up from the inside out by adding these spices to your menu.

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

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

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!

A Thorny Problem
Musk Thistle Plants: How to Control This Prolific Weed How to prevent and get rid of this European import.

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

6 Good Reasons to Use Lemons for Better Health
Did you know lemons can help cure acne AND purify blood? Check out these healthy uses for lemons.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Where Does Hail Come From?
First appearing in the 2006 Farmers' Almanac Ouch, that hurts. Hail is just frozen raindrops, but they can range in size from a small pea to a grapefruit.

The Basics: Hurricanes, Tornadoes and Storm Surges
Most landfalling hurricanes spawn at least one tornado. Read More

Get Healthier Looking Skin

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

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

A Pillow Can Ease Your Headache Pain
With this easy-to-make pillow, you can rest your weary head and ease the pain of a headache.

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

Sore Throat Secrets
From Chamomile tea to Slippery Elm bark, there are many natural ways to ease the discomfort of a sore throat.

Frostnip and Frostbite
Do you know the difference between frostnip and frostbite?

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.

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.

Helpful Herbal Hints
Drying herbs can be done with these simple steps.

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.

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

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.

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.

Lightning Kills, Play it Safe
There's nothing fun about being struck. Lightning is a very dangerous weather occurrence that isn't taken seriously. Have a safe, enjoyable summer. Here's how to avoid the threat of being struck by lightning.

Easy Ways to Preserve our Earth
We can all do something to help preserve our earth. It doesn't have to be difficult.

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.

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

Baking Soda: The Miracle Worker
Baking soda just may be the original natural cure for many health and home related issues.

Easy Ways to Help the Earth

Natural Remedies for Life's Natural Itches
Looking for a natural way to soothe a rash, stop poison ivy from itching, or keep bug bites from bugging you? Check out some natural remedies that really work.

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? The long awaited answer to why we now know the first day of spring is not always the 21st.

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.

Drying Gourds
When should you pick gourds? How can you dry them to use them for crafts and decorations? Learn important tips on ways to dry these unique vegetables.

A Gardener's Guide to Frost
How to predict when it's coming and what to do about it It's almost fall. Temperatures begin to cool down, but your gardens still look so nice. How do you know when frost may hit and if it will harm your plants? Learn the signs and precautions you should take.

Corns --A Natural Foot Problem
Ever wonder what that ball is on your foot? Could it be a corn? If so what is a corn and how do you get rid of it?

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

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

Natural Cures for Athlete's Foot
Is athlete's foot leaving you itchy? Learn how to naturally alleviate some of the symptoms of this common problem.

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.

Easy Ways to Conserve Gas

Rain or Snow?
Wha are the deciding factors?!

Forgotten Cures for a Stomachache
Holiday parties and indulging leaving you feeling a little off? Here are some natural cures for upset stomachs.

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

What are frostbite and hypothermia?
The cold weather is here. Learn how to recognize and protect you and your loved ones from frostbite and hypothermia.

Flu or Cold - How can you tell?
Sneezing? Coughing? Fever? Learn helpful ways to distinguish between a cold and the flu.

The Meaning of Flowers
Want to send the right flower for the right occasion? A red rose means love, but what about a white one?

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.

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?

In Like a Lion out Like A Lamb?
Is this saying true? Is there a balancing out of good vs. bad weather in a month?

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

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.

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.

Foolish Weather for April?
April's weather can fool many of us into thinking that winter is hanging on. But the sun is getting stronger and the temperatures will warm up.

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.

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

Tornado Truths: Test Your Tornado Knowledge.
The Farmers' Almanac is expecting an active tornado season across Tornado Alley this spring. Do you know the warning signs or what you're supposed to do if there's one predicted in your area?

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

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.

June Weather Lore and More!
If June is wet, will September be dry? Check out some fun weather lore sayings we found about the 6th month of the year.

What the Hail?
Learn more about thunderstorms and hail. Inside a thunderstorm, there are many crazy things - updrafts, winds, ice. Find out more about hail and thunderstorms.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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."

Farmers’ Almanac Hurricane Update: 9 Named Storms Likely!
Tropical storm activity is picking up. Find out what the Farmers' Almanac is predicting here.

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.

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

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

Organic Broccolini & Spinach Soup

Pork Medallions with Pear-Cranberry Sauce
Sliced pork cooks faster than a whole tenderloin, and this pear- cranberry sauce not only has wonderful flavor, but it's also quick and easy.

Bread Pudding
Bread Pudding, first known as a "poor man's pudding", is an old fashioned dessert that has been popular for a long time.

Fruit Soup

Mashed Potato Refrigerator Rolls
These refrigerator rolls can be made with leftover mashed potatoes. After the dough is made, shape rolls into a variety of styles.

Golden Brick Alley Bread
What a wonderful discovery--this Brick Alley Bread! It tastes of honey and is loaded with golden raisins.

Chicken Alfredo Spaghetti
Comforting, easy, and delicious this is a twist from the regular spaghetti dish.

Peach Cobbler
August is Peach Month. It's time to turn those fresh peaches into a sweet tasty cobbler.

Spinach Balls

English Toffee

Chocolate Chocolate Cake
This is the richest chocolate cake around.

Hot Cakes A La Henry
Cook over low to medium heat for two minutes, or until hotcakes have golden undersides.

Blueberry Buckle

Breakfast Scones
These scones are delicious and you can add any flavoring, spice, dried fruits, nuts or citrus zest you like.

Blackberry Pie
There is nothing quite like a blackberry pie warm from the oven.

Barbecued Party Apples
Topped with a scoop of ice-cream, this warm dessert will earn you rave reviews.

Grilled Lobster
Start your warm summer days with this simple dish

Pumpkin Tomato Bisque
Pumpkins are not merely for decoration. Warm up with this tasty treat.

Corn and Sausage Chowder
Try this hearty one pot meal to stay warm!

Lemons and Artichokes Mantel
Dried lemon gourds, lime hydrangeas, warm yellow yarrow and basil artichokes pull together to create a crisp, luscious magnolia wreath, mantel, swag and garland. A beautiful twist of color this holiday season that will surely look gorgeous year round.

Lemons and Artichokes Wreath
Dried lemon gourds, lime hydrangeas, warm yellow yarrow and basil artichokes pull together to create a crisp, luscious magnolia wreath, mantel, swag and garland. A beautiful twist of color that will surely look gorgeous year round.Shipping is included.

Farmers' Almanac Suede Ice Scraper Mitt
Keep your hands toasty on those frosty mornings with our special Mitt Ice Scraper. The suede mitt has pile lining to keep your hand warm and dry on cold winter mornings. The heavy-duty, 11 1/2" ice scraper has a 5"...

Farmers' Almanac Tote
It's in the Bag!Next time you head to the store, bring our new Farmers' Almanac Insulated bag! Helps reduce the amount of paper and plastic bags you use, PLUS it's insulated! This special bag keeps food hot or cold for...

Garden-opoly
Each player buys garden favorites, collects Clay Pots and trades them in for Greenhouses. Sounds easy enough - but add aphid infestation, water bills and a dandelion outbreak and it becomes a little more difficult... and a lot more...

Pure Honey in a 3 oz Jar
Tasting a variety of honeys teaches you not only the uniqueness of each honey but also which honey type you love the most. Each honey is pure and delicious. The nectars of the specific flowers determines the color,...

Cut Flower Care
February 15, 2006 1:47 PM

Keeping Warm Economically
December 2, 2005 1:22 AM

Removing Wax From Carpet
April 19, 2006 7:58 PM

From Maple Tree to Maple Syrup Facts
March 13, 2006 9:35 AM

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

Fall Lawn Care
September 22, 2005 9:03 AM

Warming Spices
February 1, 2006 2:33 PM

Egg Cooking Tips
August 7, 2006 1:05 PM

Drink Hot Green Tea to Good Health
January 16, 2006 12:30 PM

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

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

Stop The Traffic! Frogs are Crossing!
February 19, 2008 2:46 PM

Fighting Germs and Winter Illnesses
January 6, 2006 2:03 PM

Curing the common cold
September 28, 2006 12:24 PM

Tips and ideas to get organized in 10 minutes
October 2, 2005 10:21 PM

Healthy Uses for Lemons
August 14, 2006 12:07 PM

Best Ways to Celebrate Memorial Day Indoors (in case it rains)
May 19, 2008 8:17 AM

Energy saving tips from Sustainable Enterprises
September 15, 2005 2:23 PM

Go to Sleep - Naturally
August 1, 2006 9:17 AM

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

Apple Cider Vinegar Uses and Recipes
May 25, 2006 12:22 PM

Miscellaneous Cooking, Kitchen and Other Tips
August 30, 2005 3:24 PM

Easy Ways You Can Make A Difference
Little Things Add Up. Here are some asy ways to help preserve the earth from the Farmers’ Almanac. Recycle those plastic bags you get from the produce department at your local store. To keep them neat and easy to find, make...

On The Money
Major Weather Events Accurately Predicted by the Farmers’ Almanac... Photo Courtesy of NOAA • In 1954, Farmers’ Almanac warned readers of a rare major hurricane in the Northeast. That storm turned...

Full Moon Names and Their Meanings
View More Farmers' Almanac TV Videos » 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...

Primer for Hurricanes, Tornadoes and Storm Surges
Here is a basic primer on hurricanes, tornadoes and storm surges: A hurricane is a severe tropical storm, that forms in the southern Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, or in the eastern Pacific Ocean. Hurricanes need...

Meteor Showers
View More Farmers' Almanac TV Videos » 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...

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...

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...

Farmers' Almanac Weather Outlook for Hawaii
Farmers Almanac Weather Summary for HawaiiDue to Hawaii's fairly constant weather patterns, the Farmers' Almanac provides an overall climatological summary for Hawaii. This summary should give you a good idea of what type of weather to expect if you are...

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...

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...