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.

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

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

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

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

Once a month Household Chores
Is one of your New Year's Resolutions to keep your house cleaner? Here are some ideas that can help.

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

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

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.

Making Your Own Natural Holiday Wreath
With just a few pinecones, nuts and hemlock cones, you can make a festive holiday wreath.

The Katrina Cottage: Frequently Asked Questions
Learn about this innovative solution to the Gulf Region's housing crisis in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.

What Really Puts You to Sleep on Thanksgiving?
Tryptophan is often used as an excuse for falling asleep after that big holiday meal. But is it truly the culprit?

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

Grandma's Cooking How-to's
If you are experimenting with some new recipes this month, check out these "how-to"s from Grandma Blanche Bianco. She'll teach how to boil pasta, make bechamel sauce and more.

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

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

Breathe Easier With The Right Paint
Not all paint is created equally. Some paints can adversely impact indoor air quality and cause health problems.

Don't Let Your Financial Guard Down During Retirement
Even if you spent your whole life saving for retirement, you need to keep a watchful eye on your assets after you retire.

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.

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

Put your Roof to Work
You don't need a big yard to have a nice garden. Try using your roof for planting vegetables, herbs and more.

The Magical Mysterious Moon
For centuries, the moon has been an object of awe, tall tales, and mysterious powers. Learn more about the many beliefs around the moon 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.

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

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

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?

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.

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.

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?

Saturday: The Trick to Making Halloween a Real Treat
Why the Farmers' Almanac thinks Saturday is the perfect day for Halloween.

Why is Good Service so Hard to Schedule?
Sick of waiting on the repair man? So are we! Demand the good service that you deserve.

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.

Secret Ingredients for Better Tasting Dishes
Almanac Approved!

Longest Running Almanac Editor In History
September 18th marks the birth anniversary of the Farmers' Almanac's most colorful editor.

September's Full Harvest Moon
Full moons have some of the most interesting stories behind them. Discover why and now September's full moon is often referred to as the full harvest moon.

How Much Daylight are We Really Saving?!

Did Smelly Feet Ruin Valentine's Dinner?
Ahh Valentine's Day. A day to rekindle the romance. The flowers are on the table, the candles are lit, but what is that smell?

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.

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

Happy Kwanzaa
Learn what this holiday is all about. Kwanzaa is a week-long celebration that starts on December 26th. Learn more about the origin and traditions of this holiday.

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

Simple Pleasures for the Whole Family
Take time this winter to slow down and enjoy some down time! Here are some simple pleasures all of you can enjoy.

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

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.

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

Coffee Versus Tea:
Is one better for you than the other? Do you drink coffee or tea or both? Are either of them good for your health?

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.

Could These Remedies Really Stop the Hiccups?
Old Time Hiccup Remedies Remembered Check out these remedies from the past! Some are a bit crazy others may work!

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

Light Pollution: Are you a culprit?
Learn why the night sky isn't as dark as it used to be.

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

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.

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

Scotch Shortbread Cookies

Tree Planting - Mother Earth Minute with Bryan Welch
Bryan offers simple tips while demonstrating the proper technique to planting a tree.

Raising Chickens - Mother Earth Minute wth Bryan Welch
Ever thought about keeping chickens in your yard? Bryan Welch explains the benefit you may not be aware of.

WheelEasy Yard Cart
The wheel easy is not a wheelbarrow. It's the next step in the evolution of wheelbarrows. The WheelEasy is a collapsible yard cart. This is the ideal product for yard work ranging from collecting weeds,spreading bark to...

Hummingbird Whirlygig
Hummingbirds buzzing around the yard darting and dashing everywhere are always a great sight! The Hummingbird Whirlygig adds to the excitement as a colorful hummingbird hovers back and forth courtesy of the power of the wind. A great addition to...

Mama Bluebird Whirlygig
Ah, the responsibilities of parenthood! This fascinating Whirlygig finds Mama Bluebird offering a meal of tasty worms to her three chirping babies snugly nestled in their nest! This handmade, all-metal whirlygig comes with a three-part 47-inch high pole for easy...

Foxfire 10
Interested in rediscovering the virtues of simple life?Although about a quarter of this collection of oral histories is devoted to folk arts and crafts, such as chair-making and gourd art, the focus in this Foxfire volume is on Appalachian history....

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...

R.E Bell CD
R.E Bell CD Rogue HorseAfter performing together across Maine for the past seven years, these Washington County natives have begun work on their second album, Twilight Language (anticipated release: Summer 2007). This first album, Rogue Horse, released in October 2005...

R.E Bell CD
R.E Bell CD Rogue HorseAfter performing together across Maine for the past seven years, these Washington County natives have begun work on their second album, Twilight Language (anticipated release: Summer 2007). This first album, Rogue Horse, released in October 2005...

Season 2 Episode 7
The hottest food spot in Manhattan isn't Nobu. It's where the chefs from Nobu shop: Manhattan's Green market, which revolutionized how New Yorkers eat and New York chefs cook. Ken Brecher is an obsessive collector and a lifetime hoarder. His...

American Almanacs: A Living History DVD and VHS
American Almanacs: A Living History. If you are interested in the science behind predictions and in learning how you too can predict things -- this groundbreaking program is for you! Breathtaking photography, beautiful scenery and rare historical images escort...

Farm-opoly
FARM-OPOLY, a down on the farm property trading game! Here's a property tradin' game for farmers or those who just think farmin' is cool! It's life down on the farm where players increase their profits by collecting acres...

Winter on the Farm
The Farm is a cool place to be in the Winter. In addition to daily chores, learn about the extra jobs that winter brings with it. Cutting wood, trimming apple trees, tapping maple trees, and making maple syrup are...

Fishin'-opoly
The Game That Will REEL You In,Hook, Line And Sinker!Gone Fishin' – when grouped together, two of the most beautiful words in the English language. Whether you're a guy who takes the bass boat out for the weekend, or somebody...

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

Planting Tips For Your Strawberry Pyramid
April 14, 2006 8:01 AM

Planting for the Birds
September 26, 2005 9:07 AM

Drying a Bouquet of Hydrangeas Naturally
August 24, 2005 8:24 AM

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

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

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

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

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

What's a Halleck?
June 5, 2007 11:29 AM

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

Back to the Farm
September 12, 2006 10:53 AM

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

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

Our First Story Quilt - READ THE FINISHED PRODUCT (which set Internet Records!)
April 14, 2006 5:30 PM

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

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

Beautiful foliage harder to find this year!
September 21, 2007 4:14 PM

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

Spiders, Pest or Pet?
September 7, 2005 12:04 PM

Monday Mind Mover
August 21, 2006 11:29 AM

Summer Mulching Time
July 11, 2006 10:43 AM

Use the Signs for Best Days
June 15, 2007 6:42 AM

Fact or Myth? The truth about snails.
June 22, 2006 3:37 PM

Preventing Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke
August 4, 2006 8:48 AM

Combine Demolition Derby
November 7, 2006 10:38 AM

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

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

Once a Month Household Chores
August 6, 2006 4:20 PM

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

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

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

Itching for Blackberries
July 13, 2005 4:53 PM

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

Ray Geiger and the Farmers' Almanac
September 18, 2006 9:55 AM

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

Daylight Saving Time (and other debates throughout the years)
September 12, 2006 9:12 AM

What’s inside the 2008 Farmers’ Almanac? Take a peek…
Farmers’ Almanac Weather Predictions - The Tradition ContinuesWith more weather than another almanac, the 2008 Farmers’ Almanac contains 16 months of weather – starting with September 2007 and going through December 2008. Be the first to know when the snow...

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...

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Sandi Duncan, Philom., Managing Editor of the Farmers' Almanac
If only Sandi Duncan could remember all of the interesting bits of trivia she’s learned throughout her years of editing the Farmers’ Almanac, she’d be able to make a fortune on the television quiz show circuit and retire comfortably. Luckily...

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Farmers Almanac Advertising The following information is provided to assist advertising agencies and graphic designers in preparing and submitting advertising material to the Farmers' Almanac.Advertising Options...

Peter Geiger, Philom., Editor of the Farmers' Almanac
If Peter Geiger hadn’t become the seventh editor of the world-famous Farmers’ Almanac, he would have wanted to write a syndicated column offering handy, time saving household hints. Luckily for famous hint maven Heloise, Peter’s fate was sealed from an...

Farmers' Almanac History
Founded in 1818, the Farmers’ Almanac’s timeless appeal has spanned three centuries, offering readers a trademark blend of long-range weather predictions, humor, fun facts, and valuable advice on gardening, cooking, fishing, conservation, and much more. The Farmers’...

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...

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...