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.
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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
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The holiday season is upon us. To make your holiday gift-buying easier, we are sharing our favorite things! Here are the most unusual, useful, and appreciated gifts to help you check everyone off your list—even the ones hardest to buy for! Also see “related” products beside each selection. Our Favorite Gifts For This Holiday Season:
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Winner Announced We announced the winner on Halloween through our weekly Newsletter. If you did not receive the email, please check your spam folder. Congratulations to Terri P. of Virginia who was the first to guess the correct amount: 1080 candy corns! Thank you to everyone who participated. It was just as much fun for
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According to popular folklore, a persimmon can predict winter weather. How do you make a persimmon forecast? It’s easy. Just split open a seed of a locally grown fruit and look at the pattern inside. If you see a fork, winter will be mild. A shovel (or spoon shape)? It will be snowy. A knife
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Hey FA readers! When we asked you which fall flavor you loved more: pumpkins or apples, we were pleasantly surprised to hear you say apples! To honor your interest, we contacted an expert to answer your frequently asked questions and to learn about newer varieties like Cosmic Crisp! Read on to learn more about apples
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Every year, the Farmers’ Almanac selects an ingredient and asks readers to submit original recipes for a cash prize cooking contest! In 2022, the theme was honey. (We asked that each recipe included at least 2 tablespoons.) A Sweet Surprise We knew honey was an amazing ingredient for a variety of dishes, but we were
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Every year since 1818, the Farmers’ Almanac provides an extend weather forecast for Canada and the US that helps people plan ahead. This year, with the growing concern over the rising costs of heating oil, Farmers’ Almanac is releasing its winter weather forecast earlier than ever. The 2023 Farmers’ Almanac, which hits the store shelves
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Farmers' Almanac releases its extended winter weather forecast. Get ready to shake, shiver, and shovel!
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