Last year, Canada had its warmest winter on record by a wide margin, 1.1°C warmer than the previous record set in 2009-2010, based on preliminary data from Environment Canada. The December 2023–February 2024 global surface temperature was the warmest December–February period in the 175-year record, 1.36°C above the 20th-century average of 12.1°C. The past ten December–February periods

Winter weather 2023-2024, meteorologically speaking (December 2023-February 2024), ranked as the warmest on record for the contiguous US, with the average temperature hovering around 37.6°F, which is 5.4°F more than usual. North Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Michigan, New York, Vermont, and New Hampshire all had their warmest winter on record, while an additional 26 states

Award-Winning Bean 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. Beans were our ingredient last year and while

Are you ready to unleash your culinary creativity and share your original recipe for a 5 Ingredients or less Casserole? This is your chance to share your culinary masterpiece with the world! The top three casserole recipes will be awarded with cash prizes of $400, $300, and $200 respectively. Cash Prizes for the top three

Welcome 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,

Make your August birthday or special occasion unforgettable with the allure of the gladiolus. Beyond its stunning beauty, this August birth flower carries a wealth of cultural significance and intriguing stories. Here’s everything you need to know, from gladiolus flower meaning to growing tips! Jump to gladiolus flower meaning About Gladiolus Gladiolus is a vibrant perennial in

Get ready for the astrological Blue Moon coming your way on July 21, 2024! That’s right, July’s full Buck Moon is swinging back around for a powerful second act in Capricorn (the same zodiac sign as June’s full Moon). Make the most of this special moment with our Buck Moon astrology report, curated for Farmers’ Almanac by

Home gardening has always been a rewarding hobby, offering the joy of nurturing plants and the satisfaction of harvesting your own produce. However, what if this hobby could also become a lucrative side business? Growing saffron, the world’s most expensive spice, presents a unique opportunity for home gardeners to earn significant side income. Here’s why

Will a new species of spider land in your state this summer? Check our Giant Joro Spider Invasion Map 2024 and frequently asked questions—including essential tips you need to know. Have any additional questions? Ask us in the comments section. What are giant joro spiders? Trichonephila clavata, also known as the joro spider or giant

In this video, Luke is going fishing for largemouth bass but hooks a monster 32″ pike … can he bring him in? Get inspired to go out this weekend and cast a line … see what you can catch and share those pics with us in comments. We’ve partnered with Luke, an avid young fisherman