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Articles

Move over fossil fuels...
It’s time for some ingenuity. Did you know algae can be used to make fuel? Check out some pros and cons of a few alternative fuel sources.

Wonderful Watermelon
Alternative ways to eat this sweet treat. Summer's fruit has to be watermelon. Here are some tasty and unusual watermelon recipes worth a try.

Why Rake Leaves?
Every autumn, we spend hours raking leaves, but is there really a good reason behind it?

Got a Cut? Reach for the Onions.
Natural Remedies for Cuts and Bruises. The summer season is just about here. Schools are out, kids are outside, and cuts and bruises become more prevalent. Here are a few ways to help these cuts heal quicker and more naturally:

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Fair Trade Gives People a Fair Chance
Find out how your shopping habits can help someone in a developing country.

8 Fun Ways to Hook Kids on Fishing
Fishing season is here. Take the kids and instill in them a love for the outdoors. Here are some tips on ways to get started.

What is Earth Day?
April 22 is Earth Day. Ever wonder how and why Earth Day became a holiday of sorts?

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Secret Ingredients for Better Tasting Dishes
Almanac Approved!

Traveling Green on Your Honeymoon
5 Great Green Travel Tips Going green doesn't have to mean sacrificing luxury. Check out these helpful green hints.

Say “I Do” to Green: Earth-Friendly Tips for Your Wedding Day
Move over "white." Green is becoming the color of weddings. Learn how to turn your wedding green.

Which Gas-Sipping Scooter is Right for You?
As fuel prices escalate, Americans are joining the rest of the world riding gas-sipping motor scooters.

Recipes

French Cherry Pie
A delicious alternative to traditional cherry pie, try this French favorite cherry pie recipe instead you'll be in for a treat!

Sweet Potato Casserole
Sweet, rich, and crunchy. This Southern recipe is a wonderful alternative to candied yams.

Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie
A frozen alternative to a traditional favorite.

Videos

Biodiesel
People all over the country are searching for new forms of fuel. Meet Victor Lin and his team of researchers whose work with nanosperes may lead to alternative energies.

Katrina Cottage
Learn about this innovative solution to the Gulf Region's housing crisis in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.

Wind Power
Farmers' Almanac TV visits the American Wind Power Center in Lubbock, Texas for a glimpse into the past, present, and future of windmills.

Products

Season Two
Episode 7

The hottest food spot in Manhattan isn't Nobu. It's where the chefs from Nobu shop: Manhattan's Green market, which revolutionized how New Yorkers eat and New York chefs cook. Ken Brecher is an obsessive collector and a lifetime hoarder. His...

Maine Gold(r) Maple Syrup- Maple Leaf Bottle
A natural, healthy alternative to sugar. Maine Gold(r) maple syrup has fewer calories than honey, sugar or corn syrup; has zero fat and cholesterol; provides superb flavor in baked goods and marinades; and naturally sweetens fruit, yogurt and your favorite...

Weather Chatter

Biodeisel Fuel
July 11, 2008 10:39 AM

Blog

Suggestions for Homemade Cleaning Products
September 23, 2008 10:52 AM

Removing Wax From Carpet
April 19, 2006 7:58 PM