Learn How to Prepare Onions
First appearing in the 2005 Farmers' Almanac A few ways to prepare onions and avoid. Read More

Sausage Pinwheels

Introducing Doug Elliott
Doug Elliott is a naturalist and author whose time-tested advice has delighted people for years.

Doug Elliott: Plantains
Doug Elliott offers a little wisdom about a natural remedy for bruises and scratches.

Doug Elliott: Allspice
In this episode Doug Elliott explains where Allspice comes from and how it is used.

Doug Elliott: Persimmon
Doug explains this North American wild fruit and when the best time to eat them is.

Doug Elliott: Jewel Weed
Exploding plants? Doug Elliott has the scoop on Jewel Weed, which can be used for insect bites, skin irritations, poison ivy, and more.

Doug Elliott: Poke Weed
A poisonous plant that's actually good to eat? Doug Elliott tells you how to prepare poke weed properly for a delicious green.

Doug Elliott: Spice Bush
Did you know you might have an exotic spice growing in your own backyard? Doug Elliott introduces you to the shrub known as "spice bush."

Doug Elliott: Goldenrod
Think Goldenrod causes hay fever? Think again! Doug Elliott has the answers and more here!

Doug Elliott: Dandelions
Doug re-introduces us to a common weed that's more nutritious than anything you can grow in your garden.

Doug Elliott: Milkweed
Milkweeds are an important nectar source for bees and other nectar seeking insects. But did you know they're also edible? Doug Elliot shows us here.

Doug Elliott: Chestnuts
Learn about the chestnut, an important source for food and more during the days of the American frontier and westward expansion.

Season 2 Episode 5
At one time there were only 2 books published in America, The Bible and The Farmers' Almanacs. This is the story of how one 1818-year-old publication survived to become an American Institution. Over 30,000 toy tractors, trucks, combines and farm...

From the Producer: Season 2 of Farmers' Almanac TV
January 12, 2007 11:01 AM