Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #266778 in Books
• Published on: 2008-08-20
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 288 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9781571984531
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.

Customer Reviews

It is what it is!
The Old Farmer's Almanac goes back a long way! On page 206, the 2009 version notes that the weather forecasts go back to a "secret formula" devised by the Almanac's founder, Robert Thomas, in 1792. Now, that's a legacy! I've always found this volume a lot of fun. In fact, it has become an institutionalized Christmas gift to my son each year (he seems to enjoy it, too), so don't spoil the "surprise" by letting him know that I've purchased the 2009 edition!

First, the weather. On page 206, the methodology of predicting weather is discussed (vague). The Almanac's founder, Thomas, thought that sunspots were the key. Now, that metric plus others (more scientific) are the basis for predictions. So, what to expect? I live in central Pennsylvania. According to the Almanac, I (and others living in a corridor from Elmira, NY to Asheville (NC) can expect: a mild November, a cold and snowy December through March. The heaviest snow would be in January, with some snow at about Thanksgiving and frequent snowfall in December and the middle part of February. Mark that on your calendars and see if the old Almanac is right!

Second, there are many other features, such as estimates of frost and the growing season, cataloging the tides, and so on.

Another fun version of this "golden oldie"!

Advert pamphlet
Wow, I'm glad I checked the "look inside"! Nothing but junk and ads. Sad to see it's come to this. I won't bother with it.

Remembering the Old Days
I am starting a small garden and wanted to use the Old Farmer's Almanac as my guide as to when to plant the vegetables I have chosen for my garden. My Dad was a big gardner, he could grow anything. He always bought a new Farmer's Almanac every year. I had been to several book stores and gardening centers but could not find this book. This is the reason I went to Amazon.com, they have always had what I'm looking for.