Customer Reviews:
 It is what it is! September 21, 2008
17 out of 19 found this review helpful
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"!
Worth the money September 9, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I have a friend who planned his wedding date nine months in advance using this almanac. It rained the two days preceeding and three days after the wedding, but was clear on the wedding day. Lucky? - I'm not so sure. My relatives have always planted according to this almanac. Well worth the $$
 Old Farmer's Almanac 2009 September 9, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book has been an invaluable source of data for the casual planter or the fervent gardener. I buy two, one for me and one for my in-laws.
 LESS THAN I EXPECTED August 25, 2008
0 out of 5 found this review helpful
I ordered this book for my husband because he wanted one for the new year. He hasn't complained too much...but I don't think it's all that it's cracked up to be. Lots of advertisements and the charts and other stuff like that are more difficult to understand than I had hoped. I guess I'll need to take more time to figure it out..lol
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