A Thorny Problem
Musk Thistle Plants: How to Control This Prolific Weed How to prevent and get rid of this European import.

No Need for Blanching!
Not every vegetable has to be blanched for freezing. Here are some

Don't Throw Out the Egg Carton
It Can Be Recycled For Many Household Uses Egg cartons make it easy to sort, organize and house screws and bolts. They have many other uses too.

Don't Become Blue: Easy Tips for Growing Blueberries
10 tips for growing blueberries

7 Easy Ways to Make Your Roses Last Longer
Find out how to keep your flowers blooming longer.

5 Ways to Landscape without Going Broke
Tricks and tips on ways to cut costs but enjoy your yard more.

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

Putting plastic snakes to work
A few good uses for plastic snakes that may have not crossed your mind. Read More

Creating a Community Garden
Creating a community garden is a fun way to get to know your neighbors. Here are a few things you may want to think about before you dig.

A Community Garden - A Nice Place to Grow
A good way to share your gardening interests is to participate in a community garden. Here is how it works.

Put your Roof to Work
You don't need a big yard to have a nice garden. Try using your roof for planting vegetables, herbs and more.

Uninvited Garden Guests: and some natural ways to discourage them
Learn how to naturally discourage deer, slugs, moles and other pests from visiting your garden.

The Magical Mysterious Moon
For centuries, the moon has been an object of awe, tall tales, and mysterious powers. Learn more about the many beliefs around the moon here.

Plant for Taste
Looking for something else to grow and eat besides vegetables? Consider adding flowers to your list of potential snacks, or as additions to your salad bowl. Here are a few tips and rules for your health, when it comes to munching on flower blossoms.

How to Start a Flower Garden
Add Beauty to Your Life by Growing Flowers- An Easy-to-Follow Plan for Starting a Flower Garden.

Fall Garden Cleanup Checklist
Here’s a basic checklist to use as you put your gardens to bed for the year.

Getting Rid of Slugs and Snails
Are slugs and snails attacking your gardens? Rid your garden of these pests naturally and easily with some tips from the Farmers' Almanac.

A Gardener's Guide to Frost
How to predict when it's coming and what to do about it It's almost fall. Temperatures begin to cool down, but your gardens still look so nice. How do you know when frost may hit and if it will harm your plants? Learn the signs and precautions you should take.

Weekly Wisdom
From the Farmers' Almanac Looking for a more natural moth ball remedy? Ever wonder what cloves are? Find the answers and more here.

Wait! Save that milk carton for my garden!
Recyclable gardening ideas. Don't throw it away! Reuse it for your garden! Check out these new uses for old things.

Spring is Here! Time to Plan your Flower Garden.
Easy to follow stpes for beginners. Flowers add color, beauty, and cheer to yards and landscapes everywhere. Here are some good tips on how to get started.

5 Secrets to Spice Up Your Gardens
Want to try something new in the garden this year? Check out these ideas that will add a little pizazz to your gardens.

Tired of Herbs? Plant for Pets!
Get kids involved with the garden this year. Plant a pet or zoo garden.

3 Yummy Mother's Day Treats
Looking for a new recipe for Mother's Day? Here are a few favorites from the Farmers' Almanac.

Raised Garden Bed Winners
Winners of the 2008 Earth Day Giveaway Farmers' Almanac is pleased to announce the winners of its 2008 Earth Day Giveaway Contest

7 Pet-Proof Garden Tips
For a nicer garden and happier pet. Is the family dog trampling on your newly planted flower garden? Are neighborhood cats using your garden as a litter box? Check out our top tips for keeping pets out of gardens.

Natural Ways to Keep Bugs Away!
Summer is such a wonderful time, but those mosquitoes can really be a pain. Learn how to naturally keep them away.

Banana Peels Can Even Shine Your Shoes
They can do a lot of other things too. Learn more.

Mulching Tips For the Organic Gardener
Late fall is a good time to mulch - and protect your outdoor plants. Learn more.

Stevia: A Natural (and Unknown) Sweetener
Stevia is very sweet, has no calories and is easy to grow. Try it.

Lips Parched? Try This Natural Balm
Instead of purchasing lip balm at the store, try making your own. It's easy.

Making Toothpaste

Sunflowers: More than a Beautiful Flower
Tips for harvesting, drying and roasting sunflower seeds.

Want Orange Leaves? Plant White Oak
If you enjoy the colors of fall, check out this list. It tells you which trees you should plant, based on leaf color.

A Pillow Can Ease Your Headache Pain
With this easy-to-make pillow, you can rest your weary head and ease the pain of a headache.

What Is Snow?
For some areas, it’s time to break out the snow shovel. Here are a few facts to think about when you clear the driveway.

Recycle Your Christmas Tree
The holidays are here, and so is one of the best times of the year for watching your waste.

Create a Winter Birdhouse
Create a rustic bird house with found items from your home and garden.

What can you do with an armful of rhubarb?

Make Your Own Herbal Vinegar
Easy and Tasty Suggestions Tired of just plain vinegar? Looking for some good reasons to plant herbs? Check out these easy ways to make herbal vinegar.

How to Build a Green Roof
Here are a few practical hints for greening your roof.

Easy Ways to Preserve our Earth
We can all do something to help preserve our earth. It doesn't have to be difficult.

Keep Ants Out Of Your Home
Are the ants marching in? Learn smart living tips on ways to naturally keep these pests from invading your kitchen and home.

Harvesting Tips For Watermelon and Corn on the Cob
Check our hints for harvesting two favorite summer vegetables-- watermelon and corn on the cob right here.

Make Your Own Tea
Next time you're in the mood for a cup of hot or cold tea, why not head to your garden? Herbal teas can be mad from herbs grown in your backyard or patio.

Ewww... What's that Smell?
Before you point the finger at a skunk or start looking around for dirty socks, consider that the source of a bad odor might just be . . . a flower. Some plants are known for their bold, beautiful blooms. Others are known for their sweet, luscious fruit. There are a few plants, however, that are famous for something less romantic: A foul, offensive odor. Here are a few putrid plants to ponder.

Peppermint: More than just a popular flavor
Got a headache? Sore throat? Upset stomach? Try peppermint! This popular flavor has some interesting healing properties.

Easy Ways to Compost
Don't throw it away! Compost it! It's better for the environment and for your gardens.

5 Fun Cures for Spring Fever
Is the ideas of warm weather making you anxious to get outdoors? Check out some fun ways to enjoy spring, even if you still have snow outside.

Amazing Hummingbird Facts
Did you know a hummingbird's heart beats 500 times a minute? Or that it can fly backwards? Learn more about these tiny birds.

Have you Exercised your Senses Lately
Tune into life's simple pleasures by exercising your senses. Learn how here.

Top Feel Good Gifts For Mom
Make her, the earth, and you feel good. The secret to a great Mother's Day Gift is giving from the heart. Check out our earth-friendly, thoughtful ideas here.

15 Easy Water Saving Tips
For Inside and Outside Saving water is a great way to live more resourcefully. Check out our Farmers' Almanac water conservation tips here.

Layered Salad

Water Garden - The Garden Girl
Patti Moreno demonstrates how to maintain a healthy permaculture backyard garden by implementing a water garden.

Building a Raised Garden Bed
Patti Moreno demonstrates how to build a raised garden bed in this edition of "The Garden Girl."

Recipe: Garden Girl Salad
What's in a Garden Girl Salad? Patti shows us these simple steps to creating a delicious salad with ingredients anyone can grow in a home garden.

Restoration Garden
In Savannah, Georgia's historic district is a secret garden gem.

Jennifer's Garden
See how one Seattle resident turned her entire property into a model of urban agriculture.

Homemade Pesto Sauce - The Garden Girl
Patti uses fresh basil from her garden as she demonstrates her favorite pesto sauce recipe.

Mother Earth Minute: Spiders
Bryan explains why spiders are actually beneficial to your home and garden.

Build Your Own Window Box - The Garden Girl
Patti Moreno, The Garden Girl demonstrates how to build a window box from scrap, then mounts it and fills it with herbs.

Spotlight on Herbs: Basil
Basil is an annual herb belonging to the mint family.

Home ECOnomics: Composting
Add nutrient-rich compost to your garden by building your own composting bin for less than $30 dollars.

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

Spotlight on Herbs: Sage
Sage is often used in small quantities in poultry or beef.

Spotlight on Herbs: Oregano
Oregano is native to the Mediterranean and is commonly found in tomato sauces.

Spotlight on Herbs: Thyme
Thyme is a mint that produces small, lavendar leaves and is often used in soups and gumbos.

Spotlight on Herbs: Dill
Dill is a popular annual herb that is a logical choice for use with fish, egg dishes, and more!

Spotlight on Herbs: Sweet Marjoram
Marjoram is a type of oregano with a somewhat minty taste that's often used to enhance salad dressings.

Spotlight on Herbs: Chives
Chives are onion-like perennials that are typically used fresh in baked potatoes and egg dishes.

Spotlight on Herbs: Catnip
Learn some practical uses for the herb Catnip.

Spotlight on Herbs: Rosemary
Rosemary is a shrub that's a member of the mint family and is commonly found growing near the ocean.

Spotlight on Herbs: Parsley
Parsley can be used as a garnish because of its decorative, curly leaves and can be used to garnish a cheese plate.

Spotlight on Herbs: Tarragon
Tarragon comes in two varieties: French and Russian. Tarragon is used with vinegar and much more!

Gardeners' Row: Planting Camellias with Benny Odum
Camellia specialist Benny Odum show us how to properly plant canellias so that they can prosper in our own home gardens.

Year of Snow Proverb: Weather
Year of snow, crops will grow? Will your garden do better after a winter of heavy snow?

Hand Spinning Wool - The Garden Girl
Patti Moreno demonstrates the practical pastime of spinning wool.

Dragonfly Garden Feeder
A beautiful addition to any garden.9" DiameterIncludes 16.5" Garden Stake

Hummingbird Garden Feeder
A lovely bird feeder for any garden.9" DiameterIncludes 16.5" Garden Stake

Garden-opoly
Each player buys garden favorites, collects Clay Pots and trades them in for Greenhouses. Sounds easy enough - but add aphid infestation, water bills and a dandelion outbreak and it becomes a little more difficult... and a lot more...

Farmers' Almanac Garden Tool Bag
Organize your gardening tools with our attractive and useful garden bag. Complete with 5 of the most needed garden tools: Trowel, cultivator, weeder, pruner, and 30 meters of garden twine with cutter.This water resistant, nylon bag makes gardening even more...

Garden Wisdom Book
A 336 page hardcover book that yields a bounty of more than 500 tried-and-true gardening tips and recipes passed down from generations of country gardeners. Master your garden with advice on growing flowers, fruits, vegetables and herbs, both indoors and...

Garden Chair with Tools
This polyester folding chair with steel frame includes 5 popular garden tools and a detachable storage section. This unique and innovative Gardener is an ideal tool to use in any garden. With the sturdy chair and the durable detachable bag...

Garden Apron and Three Piece Tool Kit
Perfect for everyday gardening jobs, this handy ensemble includes tools that are essential to keeping your garden and flowerbeds in tip-top shape! Lightweight, 6-pocket apron with an adjustable waist belt and three sturdy, high-density plastic garden tools that will never...

Garden Gourmet Composter
This Garden Gourmet Composter holds 11 cubic feetMade from 28 pounds of 100% POST CONSUMER black plastic with UV stabilizersTwo snap lids in a removable cover Easy to turn compost with cover removedAdjustable air ventsSliding door for easy compost removalAesthetic...

Deluxe Garden Kit
Garden like a pro!Your dirt will love you, and your garden will blossom forth its rewards when you dig in with our Deluxe Garden Kit! This all-in-one 17-piece kit features premium gardening tools and cotton gardening gloves, all in...

Vegetable Garden Wheel
Rotate these smart colorful wheels to plan your next Vegetable Garden. Edited by some of America's leading horticulturists, these waterproof plastic wheels are packed front and back with gardening information and colorful photographs. For USDA Zones 4 to 8. (Diameter:...

3- Book Set - kitchen tips, garden hints, country living tips
WHAT A GREAT DEAL. This set makes a fantastic gift for you or a gardener or cook you might know!Pearls of Country Wisdom yields more than 700 pearls of wit and wisdom to bring a bit of the country life...

3-Volume Book Set - kitchen tips, garden hints, country living tips
Save even more by purchasing the 3-volume set for only $19.95. The set makes a fantastic gift for you or a gardener or cook you might know! Pearls of Country Wisdom yields more than 700 pearls of wit and...

Dragonfly Birdbath & Pedestal
A beautiful and elegant addition to any garden or patio.Dimensions: 15" Diameter and 24" Chain

6" Pinecone Tube Feeder
A beautiful addition to any garden.Tube 6" TallRoof 9.5" SquareOverall Height 9" (not including hanger)

12" Oakleaf Tube Feeder
A beautiful addition to any garden.Tube 12" TallRoof 9.5" SquareOverall Height 14.5"(not including hanger)

Trumpet Vine Tube Bird Feeder
A beautiful addition to any garden.Tube 6" TallRoof 9.5" SquareOverall Height 9" (not including hanger)

Episode One
EPISODE ONE: COMBINE CRASHES & CHARMING BEESA crashing good time is had by all at the Combine Demolition Derby in Washington State; kids learn about the living creatures in a garden; and Farmers' Almanac TV viewers meet a Savannah bee...

Cow Over Moon Weathervane
A whimsical Garden Weathervane crafted from rust-free aluminum features the cow that jumped over the moon. Six foot height for easy visibility it includes ground pin for easy set up. Dimensions: 20.5"L x 11"W plus 5'stake

Electronic Rain Guage
Help a garden grow with Downeaster's electronic rain gauge. This fine instrument helps answer one of the gardener's most important questions: have my plants had enough water? Features two electronic memories for storing storm and annual accumulations.

Foliate Large Hose Holder
Leaf it here! This large Foliate Hose Holder brings both sturdy functionality and delicate artistry to your lawn or garden. And its tasteful design inspires the least likely family members to 'leave' the hose where it belongs! 23"L x...

The Waistie Pouch
The Waistie Pouch™ is a revolutionary garden pouch that makes routine gardening tasks easier.It is ideal for weeding, deadheading, pruning flowers, collecting herbs and berries and so much more. No more dragging the trash can around or leaving messy...

Foxfire 11
This book teaches a philosophy of simplicity in living that is truly enduring.This eleventh volume celebrates the rituals and recipes of Appalachia, featuring sections on the old homeplace, wild plant uses, planting and growing a garden, preserving food - pickling,...

Episode Four
EPISODE FOUR: COUNTRY MUSICIAN BLAKE SHELDON & A WINDMILL MUSEUMVisit backstage with Country star Blake Sheldon; tour the American Wind Power Center in Lubbock, Texas, which houses the most comprehensive collection of historic windmills in the world; and be...

Country Wisdom Book
Pearls of Country Wisdom yields more than 700 pearls of wit and wisdom to bring a bit of the country life into your home and garden.A wealth of country know how awaits you with Household Helps, Cooking and Food Preservation,...

Mama Bluebird Whirlygig
Ah, the responsibilities of parenthood! This fascinating Whirlygig finds Mama Bluebird offering a meal of tasty worms to her three chirping babies snugly nestled in their nest! This handmade, all-metal whirlygig comes with a three-part 47-inch high pole for easy...

Cardinal whirligig
Gaze at the beauty of Mama Cardinal carefully offering a meal to her nesting chicks with the Cardinal and Nestings Whirlygig!You'll enjoy watching the caring red mama bird move back and forth towards her babies as the power of the...

The Cozy Home Cookbook
Delicious, old-fashioned recipes to warm your heart and soul year 'round, plus over 150 decorating ideas to cozy up your home for all 4 seasons. Make ham steak and brown sugar apples, blue ribbon molasses bread, calico potato salad or...

Hummingbird Whirlygig
Hummingbirds buzzing around the yard darting and dashing everywhere are always a great sight! The Hummingbird Whirlygig adds to the excitement as a colorful hummingbird hovers back and forth courtesy of the power of the wind. A great addition to...

WheelEasy Yard Cart
The wheel easy is not a wheelbarrow. It's the next step in the evolution of wheelbarrows. The WheelEasy is a collapsible yard cart. This is the ideal product for yard work ranging from collecting weeds,spreading bark to...

Living on an Acre
Living on an Acre by U.S. Department of Agriculture; Edited and updated by Christine WoodsideWho hasn't daydreamed at one time or another about selling produce at a farmer's market, keeping chickens, or planting an orchard of fruit trees? Inside every...

Keeping Peter Rabbit Out of the Garden
August 9, 2005 10:19 AM

Putting Your Garden to Bed!
December 7, 2005 11:36 AM

All-White Flowering Spring Garden
April 28, 2006 9:32 AM

Butterfly Garden
July 19, 2006 7:56 AM

Favorite Vegetables to Grow
May 15, 2008 2:39 PM

Flower and Plant Exchange
May 8, 2006 7:23 AM

Ergonomic Garden Tools and Tips
July 7, 2005 5:31 PM

Famous American Farming Quotes
September 5, 2005 10:35 PM

Transitioning Mums From the Pot to Your Garden
October 19, 2005 9:12 AM

Attracting Hummingbirds to the Flower Garden from A to Z
June 16, 2006 11:30 AM

Feed Wild Birds Naturally With an Edible Wreath
September 13, 2005 8:53 AM

Bringing the Garden to the Table
August 21, 2006 11:04 AM

Rose Gardening Tips
May 22, 2006 10:26 AM

Shoo Deer! You bother me!
June 16, 2008 11:41 AM

Farmers’ Almanac Top Ten Gardening Hints
May 8, 2008 10:08 PM

Planting Easter Lilies in the Flower Garden
April 17, 2006 7:06 AM

The Rose Touch
June 12, 2006 11:36 AM

Invite Rhubarb to your Garden
March 11, 2008 1:42 PM

Summer Mulching Time
July 11, 2006 10:43 AM

Dog Owners Beware of Lethal Cocoa Mulch
April 20, 2006 10:14 AM

Gift Mitts – All Through the House & Garden
December 19, 2005 1:10 AM

Planting a Strawberry Pyramid
March 29, 2006 4:30 PM

Hummingbird Nectar & Feeder Tips
July 10, 2006 9:15 AM

Keeping Mosquitoes at Bay
July 14, 2006 11:56 AM

Slugs!
June 12, 2007 7:41 AM

What Seeds are Best for Early-Season Plantings?
April 11, 2008 9:43 AM

Planting Tips For Your Strawberry Pyramid
April 14, 2006 8:01 AM

Planting for the Birds
September 26, 2005 9:07 AM

Planting & Caring for Blueberries in the Home Garden
May 1, 2006 8:33 AM

Make your own toothpaste
May 8, 2007 2:44 PM

American Agriculture Trivia - Quiz 2
August 18, 2006 7:36 AM

Making a List for Spring Planting of Evergreen Wreath Materials
December 14, 2005 1:51 PM

Making Toothpaste
August 23, 2006 10:49 AM

Gardener’s Soap Recipe
June 21, 2006 8:04 AM

Winter Wild Bird Care
February 22, 2006 8:36 AM

Fall Lawn Care
September 22, 2005 9:03 AM

Time to Plant Spring Blooming Bulbs
October 12, 2005 8:20 AM

Time to Think Locally
March 26, 2008 10:22 AM

Waste Not, Want Not – Trash into Treasure
November 26, 2007 12:02 PM

Harvesting and Drying Herbs
October 4, 2005 9:12 AM

Buying & Caring Tips for Potted Poinsettia
December 5, 2005 12:15 PM

Hot Oil Hair Treatment and Bath Recipe
January 4, 2006 1:35 PM

Growing Shamrocks for St. Patrick's Day
March 13, 2006 1:44 PM

Fresh From the Garden Cooking
July 29, 2005 2:48 PM

Farm Aid 2006 - Neil Young
September 30, 2006 11:03 PM

Tips for a Safe Garage
May 17, 2006 12:54 PM

Potted Easter Lily Care
April 12, 2006 7:59 AM

Apple Cider Vinegar Uses and Recipes
May 25, 2006 12:22 PM

Fact or Myth? The truth about snails.
June 22, 2006 3:37 PM

Cut Flower Care
February 15, 2006 1:47 PM

Pruning the Vineyard with the Pros
February 23, 2006 4:17 PM

Freezing the Harvest without Blanching
August 14, 2006 10:58 AM

Late Winter (March) Pruning
March 6, 2006 2:17 PM

Blog Action Day - Videos from Farmers' Almanac TV
October 11, 2007 11:07 AM

On the Road With The Head Farmhand - Post #2
October 14, 2006 8:38 PM

Freezing Snow Peas and Sugar Snap Peas
June 5, 2006 11:34 AM

Front Page News
September 11, 2007 5:02 PM

Hanging Basket Plant Care Tips
August 2, 2006 8:05 AM

Stinging Caterpillars
August 11, 2006 10:04 AM

Energy-Saving Tips for Heating Your Home
November 12, 2007 5:36 PM

Garden Girl - Patti Moreno
Patricia Moreno, the Garden Girl, was born in raised in New York City. She grew up in Spanish Harlem on Manhattan and was educated at Nightingale-Bamford School for girls. Her path to Urban Sustainable Living began in the mid 1990's,...

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