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5.0 out of 5 stars It is what it is!, September 21, 2008

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Steven A. Peterson (Hershey, PA (Born in Kewanee, IL)) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Old Farmer's Almanac 2009 (Paperback)

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"!

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1.0 out of 5 stars Advert pamphlet, February 15, 2009

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This review is from: The Old Farmer's Almanac 2009 (Paperback)

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.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Remembering the Old Days, February 10, 2009

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This review is from: The Old Farmer's Almanac 2009 (Paperback)

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.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Accurate forcasting
I started buying Old Farmer's Almanac in 2000. I found the 2009 edition here, as I missed getting it that year. Read more

Published on January 10, 2010 by woodrose7:11

4.0 out of 5 stars My mom loved it
This was a gift for my mom, who requested it. She's happy, so I'm happy.

Published on July 27, 2009 by LOURDES ARIAS-GREEN

5.0 out of 5 stars Old Farmer's Almanac
Excellent. Great format directs and teaches on so many subjects.Planting instruction on whether you are a professional farmer or a small garden planter.Histories. Read more

Published on April 26, 2009 by ReptilianAgenda

2.0 out of 5 stars Too many ads!
Although there is some good information regarding gardening and weather and other things, the book is inundated with advertisements. Read more

Published on April 1, 2009 by M. Lyons

3.0 out of 5 stars General Information
With all the information in the book, I had a sense of overload. But the was hopeful that the weather section could have been more specific, maybe covered smaller areas. Read more

Published on February 27, 2009 by Gilline Beam

5.0 out of 5 stars Farmer's Almanac 2009
As always, it's an accurate forecast of what kind of winter to expect. The articles in it are interesting and informative and I enjoy reading it.

Published on February 2, 2009 by Margaret B. Depalma

5.0 out of 5 stars Great
I purchased this book for my Grandfather for Christmas, he has always loved the Old Farmers Almanac!

Published on January 9, 2009 by Toothfairy

1.0 out of 5 stars They should pay me
over half the pages are ads. Nothing like the last 37 yrs I bought. This will be the last

Published on January 7, 2009 by Joann Allgood

1.0 out of 5 stars Dissapointed
Very little gardening in the Gardeners Almanac. I specifically wanted planting dates and that section is So general I could have figured it out myself.
Waste of money for me.

Published on December 2, 2008 by M. Sue Smith

1.0 out of 5 stars A waste of money.
If you want to waste money for slick advertisements and unuseable information this is the book for you. Read more

Published on November 25, 2008 by I. Davis

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