Hurricane season begins June 1st! What signs from nature did our ancestors watch to warn against weather's fiercest storm? Check out the list and watch the cows and alligators.
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Can a cricket really tell you the temperature outside? Do fish know if it's going to be a cold winter? Check out this list of creatures that have a few things to tell us about the weather!
Read MoreFull Moons are mysterious, magical, and important ways to mark the passage of time. Each month, the Farmers’ Almanac celebrates the monthly full Moon noting their traditional and alternative names (Sturgeon Moon, Beaver Moon, Harvest Moon, etc.). Most of these names come from the Algonquin, a Native American peoples that once inhabited large areas of
Read MoreEverything you ever wanted to know about the most romantic day of the year, and then some!
Read MoreIf you’ve been wondering if nature’s timing is off, you’re not alone! Reports of plants blooming at odd times and migratory birds showing up early or late are becoming more and more common. Climate change has made nature’s documented cycles unreliable, and we can no longer use a standard calendar to plan our gardens. This is why savvy gardeners are turning to "phenology," a practice which is more in-tune with nature and less dependent on set dates. Learn how to read Mother Nature's cues and plant in synch with the environment. Read on.
Read MoreRoosters crowing at night, dogs eating grass, pigs gathering straw. Can these things really predict the weather?
Read MoreWelcome August! This month is a time of tranquility and growth. For those in the Northern hemisphere, August brings hot, stormy days and the ripe bounty of the summer season. Farmers’ Almanac invites you to discover delightful August birth month symbols: flowers, stones, zodiac signs, herbs, bird of the month and more! We hope these,
Read MoreWill-o-the-wisps are spooky floating lights believed to lead unwary travelers to their doom. Learn more!
Read MoreUp to the early 19th-century most Americans lived in rural settings. For them, changes in nature and even animal behavior served as weather predictors. What natural signs have you noticed before rain approaches? I’ve noticed that flies cling to the window screens before rain. Flies and horseflies are more bothersome just before it rains. Also,
Read MoreThe September night sky (September 2023) will have many stargazing highlights including great opportunities to spot many bright stars, beautiful telescopic views of Saturn, and last but certainly not least: the famous Full Harvest Moon! This year’s Harvest Moon will be the fourth and final supermoon of 2023. All the details you need are here
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