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Learn how the name for July’s Full Moon originated in this month’s installment of Full Moon Names from Farmers’ Almanac.
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Sluggish Steam Iron
Posted June 4th, 2013
Don’t despair if your steam iron doesn’t steam. Quite often, mineral deposits in the water clog the vents, and a simple treatment can solve the problem. Fill the water reservoir with white vinegar. Heat the iron and set it on a cake or broiler rack while it steams a few minutes. Unplug and stand the… Continue Reading »
A Close Brush (Maybe Too Close) With a Lightning Bolt
Posted June 4th, 2013
Farmers’ Almanac’s crack staff captured this video this afternoon in the southeastern U.S.
May’s Full Flower Moon
Posted May 21st, 2013
Find out why May’s Full Moon is called the “Flower Moon,” among other names, in this exclusive Farmers’ Almanac video!
Repurposing an Old Golf Bag
Posted May 14th, 2013
Is an old golf bag taking up space in your garage? A golf bag can be a real treasure to a gardener. Long-handled tools can be carried in the club compartment and smaller ones in the side pocket.
Reusing Envelopes
Posted April 30th, 2013
Before you trash all of that junk mail, save the envelopes! They can be reused to take notes and make lists. You can also make a simple bookmark by cutting off the corner of an envelope and slipping it over the corner of a page.
Helpful Hint…
Keep your home heating vents free of dust to save on fuel costs.
Philosofact
If you notice a hole in the upper left-hand corner of your Farmers' Almanac, don't return it to the store! That hole isn't a defect; it's a part of history. Starting with the first edition of the Farmers' Almanac in 1818, readers used to nail holes into the corners to hang it up in their homes, barns, and outhouses (to provide both reading material and toilet paper). In 1910, the Almanac's publishers began pre-drilling holes in the corners to make it even easier for readers to keep all of that invaluable information (and paper) handy.
June’s Full Strawberry Moon
Posted June 18th, 2013
Learn how the name for June’s Full Moon originated in this month’s installment of Full Moon Names from Farmers’ Almanac.