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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.
Want to try something new in the garden this year? Check out these ideas that will add a little pizazz to your gardens.
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.
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.
Top 10 Things to Do Now for a Better Garden Later
April gardening tips Spring is here. Get your garden in shape now!
April gardening tips Spring is here. Get your garden in shape now!
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.
Recyclable gardening ideas. Don't throw it away! Reuse it for your garden! Check out these new uses for old things.
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.
A good way to share your gardening interests is to participate in a community garden. Here is how it works.
How to Start a Flower Garden
Add Beauty to Your Life by Growing Flowers- An Easy-to-Follow Plan for Starting a Flower Garden.
Add Beauty to Your Life by Growing Flowers- An Easy-to-Follow Plan for Starting a Flower Garden.
Tired of Herbs? Plant for Pets!
Get kids involved with the garden this year. Plant a pet or zoo garden.
Get kids involved with the garden this year. Plant a pet or zoo garden.
How to Keep Pests out of your Garden, Naturally.
Learn how to naturally discourage deer, slugs, moles, and other pests from visiting your garden.
Learn how to naturally discourage deer, slugs, moles, and other pests from visiting your garden.
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.
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.
From the Garden to the Grill
Tasty veggie ideas for your next backyard barbecue.
Tasty veggie ideas for your next backyard barbecue.
Cure for Kids' Cabin Fever
Entertain your children with these fun indoor garden activities.
Entertain your children with these fun indoor garden activities.
Plant a Healing Garden this Spring
Herbs are great to grow. They're useful, beneficial, and come in handy.
Herbs are great to grow. They're useful, beneficial, and come in handy.
Tasty Tomato Treats
Nothing taste better than fresh tomatoes recently picked from the garden.
Nothing taste better than fresh tomatoes recently picked from the garden.
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.
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.
Celebrating Easter Nature's Way
Making natural dye colors out of fruits, vegetables, and other everyday items you can find in your home or garden is both easy and fun.
Making natural dye colors out of fruits, vegetables, and other everyday items you can find in your home or garden is both easy and fun.
How to Plant a 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.
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.
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.
You don't need a big yard to have a nice garden. Try using your roof for planting vegetables, herbs and more.
Learn How to Harvest your Vegetables
Garden growing nicely? Know what to look for before you harvest? Get some harvesting tips here.
Garden growing nicely? Know what to look for before you harvest? Get some harvesting tips here.
Fall Garden Cleanup Checklist
Here’s a basic checklist to use as you put your gardens to bed for the year.
Here’s a basic checklist to use as you put your gardens to bed for the year.
Create a Winter Birdhouse
Create a rustic bird house with found items from your home and garden.
Create a rustic bird house with found items from your home and garden.
Battling Tomato Blight
Don't let your garden get decimated by late blight.
Don't let your garden get decimated by late blight.
Decorations from Nature
Tips on ways to bring the garden to your next party. Fun ways to make your next outdoor gathering more festive.
Tips on ways to bring the garden to your next party. Fun ways to make your next outdoor gathering more festive.
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.
Are slugs and snails attacking your gardens? Rid your garden of these pests naturally and easily with some tips from the Farmers' Almanac.
Fresh From the Farmers’ Almanac Kitchen: Recipes From the Garden
Try these great recipes for summer fresh vegetables and herbs.
Try these great recipes for summer fresh vegetables and herbs.
Starting Seeds Indoors
If you're anxious to get outside in the garden, but the temperatures are still too cold, why not go ahead and start seeds indoors?
If you're anxious to get outside in the garden, but the temperatures are still too cold, why not go ahead and start seeds indoors?
U.S. Plant Hardiness Zones
A must-for all gardeners! Know your hardiness zones to select the right plants for your garden!
A must-for all gardeners! Know your hardiness zones to select the right plants for your garden!
Easy Ways to Save Seeds
Garden Seed Harvesting Love your cucumbers this year? Learn how to save their seeds and plant them next year.
Garden Seed Harvesting Love your cucumbers this year? Learn how to save their seeds and plant them next year.
Plant a Fall Garden
Make Gardening Season Last Longer Summer is winding down but gardening season can continue into the fall. Find out how.
Make Gardening Season Last Longer Summer is winding down but gardening season can continue into the fall. Find out how.
Rain, Rain, Go Away ...
Making the Most of a Wet Summer Don't let wet weather keep you out of the garden this summer!
Making the Most of a Wet Summer Don't let wet weather keep you out of the garden this summer!
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
Winners of the 2008 Earth Day Giveaway Farmers' Almanac is pleased to announce the winners of its 2008 Earth Day Giveaway Contest
Handy Measuring Equivalents
Wondering how much a pound of wheat equates to? Look no further.
Wondering how much a pound of wheat equates to? Look no further.
A Thorny Problem
Musk Thistle Plants: How to Control This Prolific Weed How to prevent and get rid of this European import.
Musk Thistle Plants: How to Control This Prolific Weed How to prevent and get rid of this European import.
6 Good Reasons to Use Lemons for Better Health
Did you know lemons can help cure acne AND purify blood? Check out these healthy uses for lemons.
Did you know lemons can help cure acne AND purify blood? Check out these healthy uses for lemons.
No Need for Blanching!
Not every vegetable has to be blanched for freezing. Here are some
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.
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
10 tips for growing blueberries
7 Easy Ways to Make Your Roses Last Longer
Find out how to keep your flowers blooming 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.
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
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
A few good uses for plastic snakes that may have not crossed your mind. Read More
Making Your Own Natural Holiday Wreath
With just a few pinecones, nuts and hemlock cones, you can make a festive holiday wreath.
With just a few pinecones, nuts and hemlock cones, you can make a festive holiday wreath.
How to Prevent Motion Sickness
Tips to make your flight or cruise a lot smoother.
Tips to make your flight or cruise a lot smoother.
Hush Puppies
This little round ball of fried dough has a unique, and potentially sad, origin.
This little round ball of fried dough has a unique, and potentially sad, origin.
Exploring Different Varieties of Honey
Here are some facts about honey that may delight you.
Here are some facts about honey that may delight you.
Got Dandruff? Grab a lime!
Natural ways to moisturize your scalp. Getting relief from dandruff can be hard at times. Below are a few home remedies that may help an often embarrassing condition.
Natural ways to moisturize your scalp. Getting relief from dandruff can be hard at times. Below are a few home remedies that may help an often embarrassing condition.
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.
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.
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.
All You Need to Know About Hiccups
Hiccups, we all have them. They're embarrassing, annoying, and funny, but what's the deal, why do we have them?
Hiccups, we all have them. They're embarrassing, annoying, and funny, but what's the deal, why do we have them?
How Safe is your Food?
We all hope we're feeding our family safe food, but how can we be sure?
We all hope we're feeding our family safe food, but how can we be sure?
Fixed Annuity Facts
The fixed-rate annuity is very similar to a bank CD, but typically pays a higher minimum interest rate and offer greater security.
The fixed-rate annuity is very similar to a bank CD, but typically pays a higher minimum interest rate and offer greater security.
A Gardener's Guide to Frost
How to predict when it's coming and what to do about it It's fall. Temperatures begin to cool down, but your gardens still look so nice. How do you know when frost may hit ? Learn the signs and precautions you should take.
How to predict when it's coming and what to do about it It's fall. Temperatures begin to cool down, but your gardens still look so nice. How do you know when frost may hit ? Learn the signs and precautions you should take.
How Do Volcanoes Affect Our Weather?
With all of the debris that volcanoes put in the air and the land, what if anything do these volcanic eruptions do to our weather?
With all of the debris that volcanoes put in the air and the land, what if anything do these volcanic eruptions do to our weather?
Why are black cats bad luck?
Esepcialy when they cross your path! Superstitions - they're everywhere. Did you ever wonder where this notion originated?
Esepcialy when they cross your path! Superstitions - they're everywhere. Did you ever wonder where this notion originated?
Halloween Superstitions and Symbols
If you see a blue light, is a ghost near? Why shouldn't you talk on Halloween? How did Jack O'Lanterns originate?
If you see a blue light, is a ghost near? Why shouldn't you talk on Halloween? How did Jack O'Lanterns originate?
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.
From the Farmers' Almanac Looking for a more natural moth ball remedy? Ever wonder what cloves are? Find the answers and more here.
Must Read Remedies for Holiday Indulging
Remedies for Sick Stomachs. Holiday parties and indulging leaving you feeling a little off? Here are some natural cures for upset stomachs.
Remedies for Sick Stomachs. Holiday parties and indulging leaving you feeling a little off? Here are some natural cures for upset stomachs.
Peppermint: More than just a popular flavor
Got a headache? Sore throat? Upset stomach? Try peppermint! This popular flavor has some interesting healing properties.
Got a headache? Sore throat? Upset stomach? Try peppermint! This popular flavor has some interesting healing properties.
How long does a star last in outer space?
Does it ever explode? Ever wonder how old a star is? Or if it ever explodes? Read on for the answers and more star-filled information.
Does it ever explode? Ever wonder how old a star is? Or if it ever explodes? Read on for the answers and more star-filled information.
Cooking with Warming Spices
Learn how to warm yourself up from the inside out by adding these spices to your menu.
Learn how to warm yourself up from the inside out by adding these spices to your menu.
Five Favorite Winter Warming Recipes
Cold outside? Warm up with these flavorful recipes.
Cold outside? Warm up with these flavorful recipes.
The Magic of Vanilla
Vanilla is a wonderful flavor. It's used in many recipes, but did you know that it also has many other uses?
Vanilla is a wonderful flavor. It's used in many recipes, but did you know that it also has many other uses?
Eat More of These Foods
Super foods for a healthier you. Some foods have been known to help prevent some common diseases. Find out which foods you should eat more of.
Super foods for a healthier you. Some foods have been known to help prevent some common diseases. Find out which foods you should eat more of.
Dental Tips George Washington Could’ve Used!
Learn how eating apples, figs, and strawberries can keep your teeth whiter and cleaner.
Learn how eating apples, figs, and strawberries can keep your teeth whiter and cleaner.
Could These Remedies Really Stop the Hiccups?
Old Time Hiccup Remedies Remembered Check out these remedies from the past! Some are a bit crazy others may work!
Old Time Hiccup Remedies Remembered Check out these remedies from the past! Some are a bit crazy others may work!
Have you Exercised your Senses Lately
Tune into life's simple pleasures by exercising your senses. Learn how here.
Tune into life's simple pleasures by exercising your senses. Learn how here.
3 Yummy Mother's Day Treats
Looking for a new recipe for Mother's Day? Here are a few favorites from the Farmers' Almanac.
Looking for a new recipe for Mother's Day? Here are a few favorites from the Farmers' Almanac.
Test Your Food Trivia
Strange but true food facts. See how many you know.
Strange but true food facts. See how many you know.
Summer Sky Fun
Summer is a fun time to star and planet gaze. Now is a good time to spot Jupiter. Learn more.
Summer is a fun time to star and planet gaze. Now is a good time to spot Jupiter. Learn more.
You Say Tomato, I Say Let’s Eat!
Red, ripe tomatoes are abundant right now. Try these delicious recipes, and enjoy the health benefits!
Red, ripe tomatoes are abundant right now. Try these delicious recipes, and enjoy the health benefits!
Back To School in Eco-Friendly Style
Check out the many earth-friendly options for this year's back-to-school shopping.
Check out the many earth-friendly options for this year's back-to-school shopping.
Favorite Fall Flowers
Don't let the end of summer stop your gardening. Get ideas on what to plant now as fall gets closer and closer.
Don't let the end of summer stop your gardening. Get ideas on what to plant now as fall gets closer and closer.
Sick Stomach? Try This
Natural ways to avoid and remedy stomachaches. Everyone's stomach can feel upset now and again. Check out our top tips on ways to avoid and remedy stomachaches.
Natural ways to avoid and remedy stomachaches. Everyone's stomach can feel upset now and again. Check out our top tips on ways to avoid and remedy stomachaches.
What to Eat For New Year’s Good Luck
What you eat January 1 could determine the success of your new year.
What you eat January 1 could determine the success of your new year.
Weather May Be the Wild Card At the Super Bowl
February 1st is big game day! Check out why you may want to grab an umbrella.
February 1st is big game day! Check out why you may want to grab an umbrella.
Happy New Year… Don't Cut Your Hair!
Find out the superstitious dos and don'ts for the Chinese New Year.
Find out the superstitious dos and don'ts for the Chinese New Year.
Sensational Super Bowl Soups and Sandwiches
Football fans will cheer when you serve these great soups and sandwiches.
Football fans will cheer when you serve these great soups and sandwiches.
Are You Ready for Spring Gardening?
Find out what you can do now to prepare. As winter begins to give way to spring, find out what you can do now to prepare for a new season of gardening.
Find out what you can do now to prepare. As winter begins to give way to spring, find out what you can do now to prepare for a new season of gardening.
Best Gardening Weather?!
What state has the best gardening weather? Sunny days, warm temperatures, and enough rain to keep the plants growing. Where is this perfect spot?
What state has the best gardening weather? Sunny days, warm temperatures, and enough rain to keep the plants growing. Where is this perfect spot?
DO Try This At Home
Useful Household Hints Burnt popcorn? Scuff marks? Dusting shortcuts? Check out some top tips from the Farmers' Almanac.
Useful Household Hints Burnt popcorn? Scuff marks? Dusting shortcuts? Check out some top tips from the Farmers' Almanac.
Grow Your Own Bouquets
Learn how to grow your own flowers for beautiful bouquets.
Learn how to grow your own flowers for beautiful bouquets.
Dandelion: Friend or Foe?
Are dandelions taking over your lawn? Instead of spraying them, maybe you should pick them.
Are dandelions taking over your lawn? Instead of spraying them, maybe you should pick them.
A Clothesline Comeback
Want to save money? Think clotheslines. They're making a comeback.
Want to save money? Think clotheslines. They're making a comeback.
Eat Your Colors!
Eating a rainbow of colors can improve your health.
Eating a rainbow of colors can improve your health.
Snack Smart
Snacking throughout the day can help you stay healthy.
Snacking throughout the day can help you stay healthy.
10 Ways to Keep Your Mind Healthy
Exercise your brain as you age! Check out our easy tips for ways to keep your mind and memory healthy.
Exercise your brain as you age! Check out our easy tips for ways to keep your mind and memory healthy.
Recipes for Smart Snacking
Healthy, easy to make, recipes to fuel your body through the day.
Healthy, easy to make, recipes to fuel your body through the day.
Warm Up with Hearty Fall Soups
Save money and eat well. Soups are a great option for dinners and lunches. Check out fall favorites.
Save money and eat well. Soups are a great option for dinners and lunches. Check out fall favorites.
Vegetables that Liked this Summer's Soggy Weather
Why Cabbage and Broccoli are a Gardener's Best Friend
Why Cabbage and Broccoli are a Gardener's Best Friend
Favorite Fall Recipes
It's time to cook with pumpkins, squash, apples and more! Check out these tasty recipes.
It's time to cook with pumpkins, squash, apples and more! Check out these tasty recipes.
Extend Your Growing Season
Mini-greenhouses, cold frames, and other ways to grow in cold weather.
Mini-greenhouses, cold frames, and other ways to grow in cold weather.
Roasting Pumpkin Seeds
After carving the pumpkin, you may want to roast the seed for an easy, and tasty treat.
After carving the pumpkin, you may want to roast the seed for an easy, and tasty treat.
Banana Peels Can Even Shine Your Shoes
They can do a lot of other things too. Learn more.
They can do a lot of other things too. Learn more.
Sick of Winter?
Warm up your home décor. Find out how to warm up your winter blues with some easy home decorating tips.
Warm up your home décor. Find out how to warm up your winter blues with some easy home decorating tips.
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.
With this easy-to-make pillow, you can rest your weary head and ease the pain of a headache.
Mulching Tips For the Organic Gardener
Late fall is a good time to mulch - and protect your outdoor plants. Learn more.
Late fall is a good time to mulch - and protect your outdoor plants. Learn more.
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.
Summer is such a wonderful time, but those mosquitoes can really be a pain. Learn how to naturally keep them away.
Bug Bite? Reach for the toothpaste.
Everyday remedies for annoying bug bites. Warmer weather means more outdoor time and more bugs. Find out how to easily take the sting out of the season.
Everyday remedies for annoying bug bites. Warmer weather means more outdoor time and more bugs. Find out how to easily take the sting out of the season.
Try These Tasty Spring Salad Tips
Learn to make a delicious, filling spring salad.
Learn to make a delicious, filling spring salad.
Recycle Your Christmas Tree
The holidays are here and so is one of the best times of the year for watching your waste.
The holidays are here and so is one of the best times of the year for watching your waste.
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.
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.
Check our hints for harvesting two favorite summer vegetables-- watermelon and corn on the cob right here.
Top Ten Reasons NOT to Wish Winter Away
It's been a cold winter. Many of us are dreaming of spring. But we think there are good reasons why you shouldn't wish winter away just yet.
It's been a cold winter. Many of us are dreaming of spring. But we think there are good reasons why you shouldn't wish winter away just yet.
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.
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.
Favorite Dry Skin Cures and Preventions
Summer weather means dry skin. Check out our favorite ways to keep skin moist and healthy here.
Summer weather means dry skin. Check out our favorite ways to keep skin moist and healthy here.
Homemade Air Freshener Can Freshen up the Holidays
Here is an easy-to-make air freshener that's also a perfect homemade gift.
Here is an easy-to-make air freshener that's also a perfect homemade gift.
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.
Did you know a hummingbird's heart beats 500 times a minute? Or that it can fly backwards? Learn more about these tiny birds.
Easy Ways to Preserve our Earth
We can all do something to help preserve our earth. It doesn't have to be difficult.
We can all do something to help preserve our earth. It doesn't have to be difficult.
How to Build a Green Roof
Here are a few practical hints for greening your roof.
Here are a few practical hints for greening your roof.
Decorate Your Thanksgiving Table Naturally
Adding a homemade touch to the Thanksgiving table couldn't be easier.
Adding a homemade touch to the Thanksgiving table couldn't be easier.
Lips Parched? Try This Natural Balm
Instead of purchasing lip balm at the store, try making your own. It's easy.
Instead of purchasing lip balm at the store, try making your own. It's easy.
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.
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.
Easy Ways to Compost
Don't throw it away! Compost it! It's better for the environment and for your gardens.
Don't throw it away! Compost it! It's better for the environment and for your gardens.
Why Rake Leaves?
Every autumn, we spend hours raking leaves, but is there really a good reason behind it?
Every autumn, we spend hours raking leaves, but is there really a good reason behind it?
Pick the Perfect Pumpkin
How do you know when you've found the right pumpkin for your Jack o'lantern? Check out these hints.
How do you know when you've found the right pumpkin for your Jack o'lantern? Check out these hints.
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.
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.
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.
If you enjoy the colors of fall, check out this list. It tells you which trees you should plant, based on leaf color.
Reduce Your Waste for Earth Day
Turn Trash into Treasure Simple ways to reuse common items, and make less trash.
Turn Trash into Treasure Simple ways to reuse common items, and make less trash.
6 Weird Uses for the Farmers' Almanac
Think people only consult the Farmers' Almanac for the weather? Think again.
Think people only consult the Farmers' Almanac for the weather? Think again.
Sunflowers: More than a Beautiful Flower
Tips for harvesting, drying and roasting sunflower seeds.
Tips for harvesting, drying and roasting sunflower seeds.
Pumpkins . . . Yum!
Tasty ides for timely pumpkins. Fall is synonymous with pumpkins. Learn how to cook fresh pumpkins and try these tasty recipes.
Tasty ides for timely pumpkins. Fall is synonymous with pumpkins. Learn how to cook fresh pumpkins and try these tasty recipes.
Stevia: A Natural (and Unknown) Sweetener
Stevia is very sweet, has no calories and is easy to grow. Try it.
Stevia is very sweet, has no calories and is easy to grow. Try it.
How Fall Chores Can Make you Healthier
Fall is a time for raking, splitting wood and more. Find out how these chores can actually be good for you.
Fall is a time for raking, splitting wood and more. Find out how these chores can actually be good for you.
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.
For Inside and Outside Saving water is a great way to live more resourcefully. Check out our Farmers' Almanac water conservation tips here.
Stop and Smell the Roses!
Spring is here. Learn to enjoy it!
Spring is here. Learn to enjoy it!
Easy Ways to Preserve Summer's Bounty
Learn how to enjoy fresh foods all year-long and save money while doing so!
Learn how to enjoy fresh foods all year-long and save money while doing so!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Best Days for Leaf Peeping
Find out peak dates to see fall foliage in your area.
Find out peak dates to see fall foliage in your area.
Fun Bugs?!!
Is there such a thing? Fun bugs? Check out some interesting bugs that might make for a fun day of exploration.
Is there such a thing? Fun bugs? Check out some interesting bugs that might make for a fun day of exploration.
Breakfast That Will Stick To Your Ribs
Try these hearty recipes for your weekend breakfast or brunch.
Try these hearty recipes for your weekend breakfast or brunch.
Fun with Fermentation
Fermenting food is a healthy, and tasty, way to preserve the fall harvest.
Fermenting food is a healthy, and tasty, way to preserve the fall harvest.
How to Deal with Household Pests
Mice making a home in your garage? Houseflies causing havoc in your kitchen? Get useful tips on ways to deal with pests here.
Mice making a home in your garage? Houseflies causing havoc in your kitchen? Get useful tips on ways to deal with pests here.
Recipes
Pickled Eggs
In Britain, pickled onions and pickled eggs are often sold in pubs and fish & chip shops.
In Britain, pickled onions and pickled eggs are often sold in pubs and fish & chip shops.
Baked Potato Soup
A loaded baked potato soup recipe, this soup incorporates baking potatoes, bacon, cheese, sour cream, and other vegetables and seasonings.
A loaded baked potato soup recipe, this soup incorporates baking potatoes, bacon, cheese, sour cream, and other vegetables and seasonings.
Turkey Soup
After Thanksgiving take what's left of the turkey and make a delicious turkey soup to enjoy.
After Thanksgiving take what's left of the turkey and make a delicious turkey soup to enjoy.
Brunswick Stew
The aromatic signals that broadcast from a slow simmering Brunswick stew brings everyone into the kitchen anxious for a taste.
The aromatic signals that broadcast from a slow simmering Brunswick stew brings everyone into the kitchen anxious for a taste.
Grandma's Corn Chowder
This is a hearty and colorful milk-based chowder with celery, canned corn, and bacon.
This is a hearty and colorful milk-based chowder with celery, canned corn, and bacon.
Cream of Asparagus Soup
A cream of asparagus soup with asparagus and milk, along with butter and seasonings.
A cream of asparagus soup with asparagus and milk, along with butter and seasonings.
Cream of Fresh Tomato Soup
Once you try this delightful version of tomato soup with the perfume of basil, you'll swear off canned tomato soup for good.
Once you try this delightful version of tomato soup with the perfume of basil, you'll swear off canned tomato soup for good.
Crab Shrimp Gumbo
Traditionally, gumbo begins with a roux of butter and flour. Toasting the flour in a dry pan on the stove provides a flavorful roux in this Creole specialty.
Traditionally, gumbo begins with a roux of butter and flour. Toasting the flour in a dry pan on the stove provides a flavorful roux in this Creole specialty.
Apple Spiced Muffins
These are great any time of year. Plus, they’ll leave your house smelling divine.
These are great any time of year. Plus, they’ll leave your house smelling divine.
Plain and Simple Black-Eyed Peas
Serve these with fresh sliced onions and tomatoes, hot cornbread and butter. A heavenly meal for a Texan, a Southerner or anyone who can enjoy a meal that doesn't necessarily include a big hunk of meat.
Serve these with fresh sliced onions and tomatoes, hot cornbread and butter. A heavenly meal for a Texan, a Southerner or anyone who can enjoy a meal that doesn't necessarily include a big hunk of meat.
Gazpacho Soup Recipe
For this Spanish recipe, it is convenient to have a hand mixer with chopping blades, a food processor or a blender. This gazpacho can be garnished with minced vegetables and parsley or a dollop of sour cream.
For this Spanish recipe, it is convenient to have a hand mixer with chopping blades, a food processor or a blender. This gazpacho can be garnished with minced vegetables and parsley or a dollop of sour cream.
Corn and Potato Soup
This corn and potato chowder uses whole kernel corn. This recipe can be changed by adding crumbled bacon!
This corn and potato chowder uses whole kernel corn. This recipe can be changed by adding crumbled bacon!
Chicken Casserole with Wild Rice
Treat your family like royalty with this deliciously elegant casserole. A majestic combination of tender chicken, wild rice, slivered almonds, and mushrooms.
Treat your family like royalty with this deliciously elegant casserole. A majestic combination of tender chicken, wild rice, slivered almonds, and mushrooms.
Egg Drops for Chicken Soup
Dumplings may be any of a wide variety of dishes, both sweet and savory, in several different cuisines. They are either made from balls of dough or are flattened and sliced.
Dumplings may be any of a wide variety of dishes, both sweet and savory, in several different cuisines. They are either made from balls of dough or are flattened and sliced.
Chocolate Lace Cookies
Lacy, crisp delicate! Serve them rolled into cylinders, or frost lightly with orange-flavored powdered sugar icing.
Lacy, crisp delicate! Serve them rolled into cylinders, or frost lightly with orange-flavored powdered sugar icing.
Breakfast Scones
These scones are delicious and you can add any flavoring, spice, dried fruits, nuts or citrus zest you like.
These scones are delicious and you can add any flavoring, spice, dried fruits, nuts or citrus zest you like.
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My Mother - I'll Keep Her
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The Rose Touch
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Gift Mitts – All Through the House & Garden
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Hummingbird Nectar & Feeder Tips
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Best Weather State for Gardening
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Who needs Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)?
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Keeping Mosquitoes at Bay
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Slugs!
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What Seeds are Best for Early-Season Plantings?
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Planting Tips For Your Strawberry Pyramid
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For Goodness Scapes
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All About Frost
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Planting for the Birds
September 26, 2005 9:07 AM
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Planting & Caring for Blueberries in the Home Garden
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Winter Weather Indicators
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Make your own toothpaste
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American Agriculture Trivia - Quiz 2
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Making a List for Spring Planting of Evergreen Wreath Materials
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Meet the Chicken Whisperer
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I Don’t Hate Radishes!
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Columbus Day at the Farm
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Where did the Easter Bunny come from?
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Gardener’s Soap Recipe
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Winter Wild Bird Care
February 22, 2006 8:36 AM
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Fall Lawn Care
September 22, 2005 9:03 AM
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Time to Plant Spring Blooming Bulbs
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Waste Not, Want Not – Trash into Treasure
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Time to Think Locally
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Fun In Maine In The Winter
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Top 5 Reasons to Buy the 2009 Farmers’ Almanac
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Water
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The “Joys?” of Country Living.
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Summer Safety & The Weather
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Harvesting and Drying Herbs
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Buying & Caring Tips for Potted Poinsettia
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Hot Oil Hair Treatment and Bath Recipe
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Fresh From the Garden Cooking
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Growing Shamrocks for St. Patrick’s Day
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Farm Aid 2006 - Neil Young
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Tips for a Safe Garage
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Early Freeze in Colorado
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Potted Easter Lily Care
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Apple Cider Vinegar Uses and Recipes
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Fact or Myth? The truth about snails.
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Cut Flower Care
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Pruning the Vineyard with the Pros
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Freezing the Harvest without Blanching
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Late Winter (March) Pruning
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Controlling Food Costs
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On the Road With The Head Farmhand - Post #2
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Freezing Snow Peas and Sugar Snap Peas
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Beets Again?
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Squalls in Southern California
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Rainbows
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Hanging Basket Plant Care Tips
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Stinging Caterpillars
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Fresh, Safe & Affordable Food
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Gardening Made easy
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Christmas In July
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Getting Started on the Farm
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Greatest Hints of My Time
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Healing Power of Marigold
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