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Find out why May’s Full Moon is called the “Flower Moon,” among other names, in this exclusive Farmers’ Almanac video!
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Repurposing an Old Golf Bag
Posted May 14th, 2013
Is an old golf bag taking up space in your garage? A golf bag can be a real treasure to a gardener. Long-handled tools can be carried in the club compartment and smaller ones in the side pocket.
Reusing Envelopes
Posted April 30th, 2013
Before you trash all of that junk mail, save the envelopes! They can be reused to take notes and make lists. You can also make a simple bookmark by cutting off the corner of an envelope and slipping it over the corner of a page.
Only One Match?
Posted April 5th, 2013
Lots of candles but only one match? Try lighting a piece of uncooked spaghetti to light candles on a birthday cake. This technique is also great for lighting a candle in a jar that’s melted too deep to reach with a regular match or lighter.
March’s Full Worm Moon
Posted March 26th, 2013
Why is March’s full Moon named for worms? The Farmers’ Almanac explains the origins of the name “Worm Moon,” and explores some other common monikers for this month’s Full Moon.
How to Chip Wood
Posted September 26th, 2012
What do you do when you lose a tree in the backyard? You can cut it up for firewood, but what about all of those branches? Farmers’ Almanac editor Peter Geiger demonstrates – with the help of a friend – how to safely and effectively chip wood into mulch.
If you notice a hole in the upper left-hand corner of your Farmers' Almanac, don't return it to the store! That hole isn't a defect; it's a part of history. Starting with the first edition of the Farmers' Almanac in 1818, readers used to nail holes into the corners to hang it up in their homes, barns, and outhouses (to provide both reading material and toilet paper). In 1910, the Almanac's publishers began pre-drilling holes in the corners to make it even easier for readers to keep all of that invaluable information (and paper) handy.
April’s Full Pink Moon
Posted April 23rd, 2013
Learn the origin behind the name for April’s Full Moon along with some other lesser-known names in this month’s installment of Full Moon Names.