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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.

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.

The Legend of the Poinsettia
The Flower of Christmas Eve Poinsettias are a true holiday tradition. But just how did this seasonal plant become the flower of Christmas Eve?

Look! It’s A Full Flower Moon
Learn when and why this month's moon is named the full flower moon.

Top 10 Things to Do Now for a Better Garden Later
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.

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.

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

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

The Meaning of Flowers
Want to send the right flower for the right occasion? A red rose means love, but what about a white one?

How to Keep Pests out of your Garden, Naturally.
Learn how to naturally discourage deer, slugs, moles, and other pests from visiting your garden.

Flower Arranging Basics
Receive flowers for Valentine's Day? Learn some basics about the best ways to arrange them.

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.

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.

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.

Why Does the Full Moon Have So Many Names?
Harvest Moon, Flower Moon, Wolf Moon … Worm Moon? (Ew!) Have you ever wondered what all of these different names for the Moon mean, or where they all came from?

From the Garden to the Grill
Tasty veggie ideas for your next backyard barbecue.

Cure for Kids' Cabin Fever
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.

Tasty Tomato Treats
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.

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.

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.

Learn How to Harvest your Vegetables
Garden growing nicely? Know what to look for before you harvest? Get some harvesting tips here.

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.

Fall Garden Cleanup Checklist
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.

Battling Tomato 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.

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.

Fresh From the Farmers’ Almanac Kitchen: Recipes From the Garden
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?

U.S. Plant Hardiness Zones
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.

Plant a Fall Garden
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!

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

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.


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

Quill Pens Scribed American History
The quill pen scripted major turning points in American history, including the Mayflower Compact. Learn More.

How to Grow Flowers Indoors
Here's a simple pick me-up for the winter doldrums that will bring some spring indoors!

The Legends and Lore of Valentine's Day
Ever wondered how the Valentines Day tradition started?

Sedums in a Shoe
Show off your spring flowers in an old boot!

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

A Rose is Just a Rose – Or is It?
Don't send the wrong message to your Valentine. Find out what color roses you should give.

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.

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?

Grow Your Own 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.

Eat Your Colors!
Eating a rainbow of colors can improve your health.

Snack Smart
Snacking throughout the day can help you stay healthy.

Recipes for Smart Snacking
Healthy, easy to make, recipes to fuel your body through the day.

Vegetables that Liked this Summer's Soggy Weather
Why Cabbage and Broccoli are a Gardener's Best Friend

Extend Your Growing Season
Mini-greenhouses, cold frames, and other ways to grow in cold weather.

What the Heck is a Broccoflower?
Not quite broccoli, and not quite cauliflower, this unusual vegetable provides an exciting change of pace.

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.

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

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

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.

Mulching Tips For the Organic Gardener
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.

Try These Tasty Spring Salad Tips
Learn to make a delicious, filling spring salad.

Foolish Weather for April?
April's weather can fool many of us into thinking that winter is hanging on. But the sun is getting stronger and the temperatures will warm up.

Fun Bugs?!!
Is there such a thing? Fun bugs? Check out some interesting bugs that might make for a fun day of exploration.

Fall Checklist: Are you ready?
Timely tips for inside and out. Fall is here! Here's a useful checklist for inside and outside chores that should be done before the cooler weather hits full force.

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.

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.

lunar eclipse
Choosing a date for your wedding is a big decision. Check out this old wedding lore rhyme.

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.

Favorite Dry Skin Cures and Preventions
Summer weather means dry skin. Check out our favorite ways to keep skin moist and healthy here.

How to Pick the Freshest Fruits and Vegetables
Here are some great tips to memorize on ways to choose the freshest fruits and veggies.

Easy Ways to Preserve our Earth
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.

Back-To-School Breakfast Fun!
Your children will have fun helping make these quick and easy breakfast recipes.

Wedding Contest Results?!
Winners, Lore, and More! Farmers' Almanac Worst Wedding Weather Contest voting is over. Learn how our Top Ten campaigned for the most votes, and when the winning couple will be announced.

Decorate Your Thanksgiving Table Naturally
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.

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

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.

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.

Easy Ways to Compost
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?

Pick the Perfect Pumpkin
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.

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.

Reduce Your Waste for Earth Day
Turn Trash into Treasure Simple ways to reuse common items, and make less trash.


“See” the Importance of Eye Health
When was the last time you had your eyes checked?

6 Weird Uses for the Farmers' Almanac
Think people only consult the Farmers' Almanac for the weather? Think again.

Stevia: A Natural (and Unknown) Sweetener
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.

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.

Stop and Smell the Roses!
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!

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

Natural Remedies for Stress
Learn how to avoid and deal with stress. Life's hectic pace and routines can add stress to your everyday life. Discover natural ways to avoid stress and learn how to unwind if it gets to you.

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.

Best Days for Leaf Peeping
Find out peak dates to see fall foliage in your area.

Breakfast That Will Stick To Your Ribs
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.

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.

Recipes


Fresh Apple Cake
When apples are in season, there's nothing finer than a simple apple cake. Although easy to make, this cake is anything but ordinary.




Green Tomato-Pepper Relish
Have an abundance of tomatoes from the garden? Try this recipe.

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Butterfly Garden
July 19, 2006 7:56 AM

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

Easiest Ever Flower Wreath
May 12, 2006 11:53 AM

Cut Flower Care
February 15, 2006 1:47 PM

Need some Good Luck and Fortune?
March 27, 2009 3:28 PM

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


My Mother - I'll Keep Her
April 16, 2009 11:47 AM

Weed Proof Your Garden
June 9, 2008 10:08 AM

Poinsettia Plants
December 5, 2007 11:56 AM

Best Weather State for Gardening
April 24, 2009 11:13 AM



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

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

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



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

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

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


Healing Power of Marigold
July 29, 2008 2:52 PM

Good Weeding
July 8, 2009 8:49 AM

Rose Gardening Tips
May 22, 2006 10:26 AM


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


The SECRET is OUT!
August 27, 2007 9:20 AM

May Changes Everything
May 14, 2008 2:19 PM

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


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



Farmers’ Almanac and Current Topics
September 17, 2007 10:36 AM

For Goodness Scapes
July 1, 2009 10:01 AM

All About Frost
September 27, 2006 7:49 AM

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

Winter Weather Indicators
November 13, 2008 1:08 PM

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

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


Meet the Chicken Whisperer
March 11, 2009 12:54 AM

I Don’t Hate Radishes!
May 21, 2009 2:22 PM

Columbus Day at the Farm
October 14, 2008 12:59 PM


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

Fun In Maine In The Winter
January 16, 2009 5:33 PM

Where did all the ladybugs come from?
October 20, 2009 1:51 PM



Water
October 19, 2007 9:49 AM

The “Joys?” of Country Living.
November 11, 2008 4:48 PM

Summer Safety & The Weather
May 2, 2008 3:53 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

Early Freeze in Colorado
September 24, 2007 12:18 PM

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


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


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

Controlling Food Costs
June 10, 2008 3:16 PM



Beets Again?
June 18, 2009 11:00 AM

Squalls in Southern California
November 7, 2007 12:12 PM

Rainbows
July 2, 2008 3:13 PM

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

Fresh, Safe & Affordable Food
March 18, 2009 4:56 PM

Gardening Made easy
March 17, 2009 3:25 PM

Christmas In July
July 17, 2008 2:49 PM


Getting Started on the Farm
May 15, 2009 8:00 AM

Greatest Hints of My Time
January 27, 2009 5:42 PM

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