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?

The Most Destructive Twister on Record

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.

Are You Ready for Fall?
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.

Timely Weather Definitions
Do you know what these words really mean? Are "squalls" predicted in your area? Do you know what is meant by squalls? What is the halo around the moon caused by?

Weather Instruments
Here's a quick primer on common weather instruments that may be used to forecast winter temperatures and storms.

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?

Snow in the Forecast?
Learn what the different snow terms mean. Weather forecasters use many terms when predicting snow --showers, flurries, blizzard, etc. Learn what they mean here.

Marine Weather Warnings Explained
First appearing in the 2005 Farmers' Almanac

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

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

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

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.

What Causes Frost?
And wy can't you see any during the day? Frost ...it's that time of year when it happens. But did you ever wonder what causes frost?

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

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

What are northern lights?
When can they be seen? Fall is a great time to get out and look for the northern lights. But just what are these colors in the sky?

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.

Recycling: Test Your Knowledge
How much do you know about recycling? Take this quiz and find out.

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.

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

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

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

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

Why Color Eggs?
Easter lore revealed. Easter is almost here! Coloring eggs is a yearly tradition but did you ever wonder why we color them?

Memorable Thanksgiving Weather
The first Thanksgiving in Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1621 was blessed with pleasant weather. But since then, other Thanksgiving holidays have not always enjoyed such fair conditions.

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.

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.

Hybrid Vehicles
Before you make your next car purchase, check out a hybrid. There are many benefits, including a tax credit from Uncle Sam.

Where did we get Mardi Gras from?
Mardi Gras is right around the corner. Learn more about the traditions behind this festival of fun.

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.

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.

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

“See” the Importance of Eye Health
When was the last time you had your eyes checked?

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

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

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.

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?

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.

The Year of No Summer
In prolonged human suffering, no other disaster in New England in history matched the frigid summer of 1816, the coldest in American annals. To this day, no accurate record exists as to the number who perished, or what the financial loss might have been in a winter that lasted from November of 1815 until April 1817. No other event, other than the Gold Rush of 1849, had as much impact upon westward migration as did the "Year of No Summer."

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?

Wind Power
Farmers' Almanac TV visits the American Wind Power Center in Lubbock, Texas for a glimpse into the past, present, and future of windmills.

Tornados, Water Spouts, and Land Spouts
How do these three destructive forces of nature differ? Farmers' Almanac TV looks at both the differences and the similarities of these cylindrical wind storms.

Season One
Episode 4
EPISODE FOUR: COUNTRY MUSICIAN BLAKE SHELDON & A WINDMILL MUSEUMVisit backstage with Country star Blake Sheldon; tour the American Wind Power Center in Lubbock, Texas, which houses the most comprehensive collection of historic windmills in the world; and be...

Cardinal whirligig
Gaze at the beauty of Mama Cardinal carefully offering a meal to her nesting chicks with the Cardinal and Nestings Whirlygig!You'll enjoy watching the caring red mama bird move back and forth towards her babies as the power of the...

Lifeguard's Choice Lip Balm
Guard your lips from the drying effects of the sun, wind and sea. Lifeguard's Choice Lip Balm is similar to our beeswax lip balm, with added titanium dioxide for extra protection. While the lifeguards are out saving lives, we're out...

Barometer
Barometric Pressure is a measure of the weight of the air. Different air masses have differing barometric pressures. By monitoring changes in barometric pressure, you are able to track the particular air mass that is affecting your current weather. The...

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

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

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Mold Removal and Didn’t Know Who to Ask
August 5, 2008 3:51 PM

Ice Is Nice (Sometimes)
February 15, 2008 11:05 AM

Ice Storm Paralyzes New England in '98
January 8, 2008 9:56 AM

The Most Accurate Weather Proverbs
January 10, 2007 1:15 PM

Be Careful What You Wish For
December 17, 2007 3:14 PM

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

Winter Weather Glossary
December 12, 2007 6:01 PM

Energy Efficiencies - 4 Ideas
July 31, 2008 4:50 PM

Predicting Summer Weather... The How To
May 1, 2008 12:02 PM

Ice Storms
December 11, 2007 1:25 PM

Winter Officially Arrives Saturday
December 18, 2007 4:04 PM

Spring Forward
March 7, 2008 11:10 AM

Record Cold Temps
January 28, 2008 7:57 AM

Winter Weather Terms
November 9, 2006 9:10 AM

Blizzard Survival Tips
December 1, 2006 7:07 AM

Tornado Damage - Fujita Scale
June 16, 2008 12:17 PM

Weird Summer Weather
July 25, 2008 12:41 PM

Twister Survival
February 7, 2008 1:03 PM

Those Darn Ants
July 28, 2008 2:55 PM

Honey, My Snowblower is Clogged
January 3, 2008 3:58 PM

Winter Indicator
November 5, 2007 11:52 AM

Yankee Ingenuity and the Wooden Clothespin
July 1, 2008 10:42 AM

A Reader Recalls Being Struck by Lightning
April 30, 2007 8:32 AM

Biodeisel Fuel
July 11, 2008 10:39 AM

Winter and the Persimmon Seed
August 31, 2007 10:04 AM

Hurricane Survival
August 21, 2007 9:59 AM

Father's Day & Friday the 13th
June 13, 2008 11:16 AM

Weather - Where to Live?
September 4, 2007 6:58 AM

"Attention All Passengers: It's the Weather"
February 26, 2007 3:33 AM

The Global Warming discussion and tips for reducing your carbon footprint
January 29, 2007 5:07 PM

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

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

All About Frost
September 27, 2006 7:49 AM

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

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

Top Ten Hurricane Tips - What to Do, How to Prepare
September 13, 2005 3:24 PM

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

Cyclone vs. Hurricane vs. Tornado -How are these storms different?
May 7, 2008 9:27 AM

Eat your Collard Greens this New Year's Day
December 29, 2006 4:48 PM

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

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

Buying & Caring Tips for Potted Poinsettia
December 5, 2005 12:15 PM

Holiday Trivia
December 20, 2007 5:37 PM

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

Signs of Rain
August 17, 2005 11:35 AM

ADD YOUR SENTENCE & BECOME ONE OF OUR AUTHORS: Story Quilt #2: New Year's Day Night Sleep Out
April 20, 2006 5:18 PM

On the Road With The Head Farmhand - Post #2
October 14, 2006 8:38 PM

Butterfly Garden
July 19, 2006 7:56 AM

Farmers’ Almanac Top Ten Gardening Hints
May 8, 2008 10:08 PM

How to Make Beeswax Candles
March 6, 2006 5:28 PM

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

Marine Warnings Glossary
If you’re on or near large bodies of water, you should know what the following marine weather warnings mean, and what actions to take to remain safe. But first, a marine primer: What’s the difference between “miles per hour”...

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...

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...

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...

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...