The Great Monarch Butterfly Migration Is About To Begin
The migration story of monarch butterflies spans generations and thousands of miles.
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Natural Ways to Beat Tomato Hornworms and Other Late-Summer Pests
Time-tested natural methods, a little daily observation, and a few simple homemade remedies can protect your late summer harvest.
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Look Up: The Perseid Meteor Shower Is About to Light Up the August Sky
The Perseid meteor shower reaches its annual maximum this week, with the most activity expected around August 12–13.
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The Great Monarch Butterfly Migration Is About To Begin
The migration story of monarch butterflies spans generations and thousands of miles.
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Natural Ways to Beat Tomato Hornworms and Other Late-Summer Pests
Time-tested natural methods, a little daily observation, and a few simple homemade remedies can protect your late summer harvest.
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Fighting Pests Without Losing the Bees: Pollinator Friendly Methods to Protect Your Garden
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Look Up: The Perseid Meteor Shower Is About to Light Up the August Sky
The Perseid meteor shower reaches its annual maximum this week, with the most activity expected around August 12–13.
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August 2026 Night Sky Guide: Perseid Meteors, Two Eclipses, Venus, and the Sturgeon Moon
August 2026 brings one of the year’s finest months for stargazing, with dark skies for the Perseid meteor shower, a…
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Meteor Showers Active Now: Here’s What to Watch for in the Night Sky
If you’ve been looking for an excuse to spend a warm summer evening outdoors, this week offers one of the…
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Fishing Calendar 2026 – Best Days & Times to Fish
Your next fishing trip shouldn’t be based on luck. Check our fishing conditions calendar and plan your fishing trip accordingly.
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10 Early Signs of Fall in Nature
The calendar may still say summer, but nature doesn’t always seem to follow the calendar. Maybe acorns are suddenly pounding the roof….
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Farmers’ Almanac 2026 / 2027 Winter Weather Forecast
Winter 2026–2027 is shaping up to be a season of sharp contrasts, with an active southern storm track, quick bursts of snow and bitter cold across the North, and a tricky mix of rain, sleet, ice, and heavy wet snow in the Northeast. Keep the shovel, rain boots, and ice scraper close—this winter may bring plenty of surprises.
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Farmers’ Almanac Announces 2027 Print Edition, Marking Its 210th Edition
Farmers’ Almanac is proud to announce that it will publish a print edition for 2027, marking the historic 210th edition of the beloved annual publication. Continuing a tradition that began in 1818, the new edition will bring readers the long-range weather forecasts, practical advice, calendars, folklore, recipes, gardening guidance, and seasonal wisdom that have made Farmers’ Almanac a trusted companion for generations.
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Do You Know All 50 State Slogans? The Full License-Plate List
Each of the 50 states has a slogan associated with it, which you’ll often find on license plates. Does your state have a fitting moniker? See the list!
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