According to popular folklore, a persimmon can predict winter weather. How do you make a persimmon forecast? It’s easy. Just split open seeds of a locally grown fruit and look at the pattern inside. Here’s everything you need to know: “Some people believe persimmon seeds can predict the severity of winter weather,” says Farmers’ Almanac

Full Moons are known to be the most intense periods of time that bring up intense emotions such as passion and irritability. They many inspire pivotal moments, breakthroughs, and breakdowns. To assist you in navigating these phases, renowned astrologer Kyle Thomas curates monthly Full Moon horoscopes exclusively for Farmers’ Almanac readers! See excerpts as well

Lewiston, ME: At a time when information sources may be questionable, a two-century-year-old publication returns with many of life’s answers: Farmers’ Almanac 2024. Generations of readers turn to the Farmers’ Almanac for valuable gardening advice, extended weather forecasts, fishing tips, and helpful bits of wisdom that get better with time. This year’s edition features an expanded

Award-Winning Blueberry Recipes Every year we select an ingredient and ask readers and web visitors to submit original recipes that contain that ingredient. The winning recipes get cash prizes and the chance to be published in both the print edition of the Farmers’ Almanac and here online. Blueberries were our ingredient last year and while

You’ve heard of white noise, but there are many different colors of noise—each with its own unique sound properties. Pink noise, for example, has been shown to improve sleep quality and even enhance memory retention. Similarly, brown noise has been used in therapy for its calming and relaxing effects. The health benefits of these different

If you’re looking for quick, easy, and tasty options to bring to your next summer potluck event, look no further! Whether you want a unique twist on classic chicken salad, a flavorful grape salad side dish, or a delicious chocolate dessert, these recipes are sure to delight your friends and family … and leave them

Hey FA readers! In honor of Women’s History Month, we call your attention to a newly forming star: Alexandra Doten a/k/a “Astro Alexandra.” This former NASA and US Space Force employee was a part of the first steps to establish GPS on the Moon (still in progress). She now dedicates her life to sharing space news in

Warns Summer Sizzles Will Return Lewiston, ME: Summer may be a few months away, but that never stopped the Farmers’ Almanac from helping readers plan ahead. According to the Almanac’s long-range outlook “summer may bring record-breaking temperatures that might make this summer the hottest summer in the last century.” Astronomically speaking, summer officially begins in

Did you know that meteorologists define seasons differently than the average person? The seasons you are familiar with, according to the calendar, are “astronomical,” but the seasons that your meteorologist chats about on the evening news are “meteorological.” For meteorologists, the seasons are defined by the months with temperatures and weather often associated with each.

Are you looking for plants that grow well together? How about a unique way to say, “I love you” for Valentine’s Day? Here are companion plant valentine puns to help you find the perfect words! Right click (or press and hold) to save any of the images below. Share them on Facebook or Instagram and