As the chill of winter begins to loosen its grip and we edge closer to the promise of spring, one of the most welcome changes is the gradual lengthening of our days. February, that quirky month with its extra day every leap year (and 2024 was one, folks!), marks a turning point where the sun

From the 2003 Farmers’ Almanac | Animal tracking TIPS and TACTICS.By Stephen LeahyA freelance author located in Brooklin, Ontario. There are legendary trackers who can glance at a gravel roadway and know where and when a mouse crossed the road, as well as the mouse’s sex and age, and what it had for lunch. Today,

By Verbalist Richard Lederer | From the 2010 Edtion of Farmers’ Almanac The poet Carl Sandburg wrote, “The fog comes in on little cat feet.” So does a large litter of our words and expressions. Whatever their ups and downs throughout history, cats have usually landed on their feet and have left their paw prints

Winter can be tough on your skin. As soon as the heat goes on, skin dries up. Low humidity during the winter, both inside and outside, enhances the drying effect on your skin, as does exposure to the colder elements of the season’s weather. When your skin becomes cold, blood vessels that supply your skin

If you’ve ever had your pipes burst in the winter, you already know it can be devastating to your home. Far beyond the cost of replacing the pipes is the expense and heartache of restoring or replacing the structure and your personal belongings damaged by a deluge. If you haven’t yet been one of the

By Richard Lederer Richard Lederer is a contributing editor for the Farmers’ Almanac and a well-known author, speaker, and verbalist. The most widely understood American word in the world is O.K. The explanations for its origin have been as imaginative as they have been various. Some have claimed that O.K. is a version of the

This week — January 28th through January 31st — is an especially good time to cut firewood if you follow traditional Farmers’ Almanac wisdom. We’re in the waxing phase of the lunar cycle — the period between the new and full moon — which has long been associated with rising energy, strength, and vitality in

Before YouTube hacks, TikTok tips, and 47-step “life optimization” threads… There were little nuggets of wisdom tucked into the back pages of almanacs, community cookbooks, and church newsletters. The kind of advice your grandma clipped out and taped inside a cabinet door. This collection of “Helpful Hints” came straight from that era (Farmers’ Almanac 1996)

Brooklyn Heights, NY – January 28, 2026. In a move to preserve an important piece of American heritage, the historic Farmers’ Almanac has been acquired under new ownership, saving the 208-year-old publication from permanent closure and ensuring the continuation of one of America’s longest-running traditions. The acquisition establishes Farmers’ Almanac LLC, a New York–based company

Curious about the Moon phases for this month and next? Here are upcoming dates and times for each phase through the end of 2026. Please visit our Zodiac Calendar to see the Moon’s zodiac sign, which changes every 2-3 days on average. 🌑🌒🌓🌔🌕 Moon Phases Timeline — 2026 (EST / EDT) 🌕 JANUARY 🌕 FEBRUARY