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

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Blanching Basics for Vegetables
You can still keep vegetables and fruits fresh tasting, even if you freeze them. Learn how.

The Many Helpful Uses of Baking Soda
Baking soda can help clean your dishes, fruits and vegetables, as well as help out with other household chores.

Easy Ways to Preserve Summer's Bounty
Learn how to enjoy fresh foods all year-long and save money while doing so!


Health and Medical Hints from 1901
Ever been told to chew on a roasted onion for a headache? Prescribed a daily bath? Check out these natural tips and medical hints from the 1901 Farmers' Almanac.

Pumpkins for Health!
Why eat pumpkins? Few calories, lots of iron, protein, calcium, and more.

Easy Ways to Save Seeds
Garden Seed Harvesting Love your cucumbers this year? Learn how to save their seeds and plant them next year.

Where did Ice Cream Come From?
You scream . . . I scream . . . We all scream for ICE SCREAM ...but who Screamed first? Learn about the history of this popular dessert.

Foods For Fantastic Complexion
What is the secret to a glowing complexion? It may be the foods you eat.

Dental Tips George Washington Could’ve Used!
Learn how eating apples, figs, and strawberries can keep your teeth whiter and cleaner.

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

Cooking Terminology and Methods
Dredge or dunk? Slice or Julienne? Not everyone knows the difference.

8 Smarter Ways to Use Your Microwave
Find out how to make your microwave work for you.

Health Benefits of Strawberries
Strawberries not only look like a fruity heart-shaped valentine, they are filled with unusual phytonutrients that love to promote your health.

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Flatulence
You can stop suffering in silence by learning the cause and making changes in your diet.

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.

Healthy Hints for Better Hair
Learn when's the best day to cut your hair. Did you know there is a certain time in the month that's better for cutting your hair? Find out why and what days are best this month.

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.

Game Day: Top 10 Picks For Healthy Snacking
Want ideas for healthy, low-calorie snacks for the game? Look no further.

Back To School in Eco-Friendly Style
Check out the many earth-friendly options for this year's back-to-school shopping.

Squash Season
Winter squash are in abundance during autumn. Try these recipes for your next meal or holiday parties.

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.

Recipes




Breakfast Scones
These scones are delicious and you can add any flavoring, spice, dried fruits, nuts or citrus zest you like.

Ambrosia
Here's a tasty use for fresh seasonal fruits.

Videos

Full Circle Farm
30 miles east of Seattle is where you'll find Full Circle Farm, an organic produce farm that's helping change the way consumers buy their fruits and vegetables.

Products

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Weather Chatter

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Blog

Magnolia Wreath
October 22, 2005 6:09 PM

Cooking With Zests of Citrus
December 26, 2005 2:16 PM

Healthy Uses for Lemons
August 14, 2006 12:07 PM

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

Pumpkins and October
October 9, 2007 11:50 AM

Cooking Outside the Bread Box
September 5, 2005 10:28 PM

Strawberry Stats
March 31, 2006 8:34 AM

Watermelon Hog
August 4, 2006 7:47 AM