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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.
From the Garden to the Grill
Tasty veggie ideas for your next backyard barbecue.
Tasty veggie ideas for your next backyard barbecue.
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!
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.
Once a month Household Chores
Is one of your New Year's Resolutions to keep your house cleaner? Here are some ideas that can help.
Is one of your New Year's Resolutions to keep your house cleaner? Here are some ideas that can help.
Frugal February Fun
Do you have an empty wallet and cabin fever? Try these ideas for low-cost winter fun!
Do you have an empty wallet and cabin fever? Try these ideas for low-cost winter fun!
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.
8 Wonderful Gifts That Don't Cost A Cent
Is holiday shopping hurting your wallet? Remember, it's the thought that counts. Check out our top 8 meaningful and FREE gift ideas.
Is holiday shopping hurting your wallet? Remember, it's the thought that counts. Check out our top 8 meaningful and FREE gift ideas.
The Powers of Vinegar
Running out of household ideas that are simple and inexpensive to do? Try opening your closet and digging out that bottle of vinegar.
Running out of household ideas that are simple and inexpensive to do? Try opening your closet and digging out that bottle of vinegar.
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 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.
Ten Secrets to Simplifying your Life
Relaxing breakfasts with the family, taking a nature walk, remember a time when life was less stressful? Allow the Farmers' Almanac to remind you of life's simple pleasures and how to slow down and enjoy them more. Ideas, tips and more.
Relaxing breakfasts with the family, taking a nature walk, remember a time when life was less stressful? Allow the Farmers' Almanac to remind you of life's simple pleasures and how to slow down and enjoy them more. Ideas, tips and more.
Game Day: Top 10 Picks For Healthy Snacking
Want ideas for healthy, low-calorie snacks for the game? Look no further.
Want ideas for healthy, low-calorie snacks for the game? Look no further.
10 Fun Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day
Looking for great ideas for St. Patrick's Day? Try these fun ways to spend the day!
Looking for great ideas for St. Patrick's Day? Try these fun ways to spend the day!
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.
Decorating the Christmas Tree
Decorating the Christmas tree can be traced back to the 7th century. A wide variety of decorations, including tinsel made with real silver, have been used over the centuries. Here are a few ideas for making your tree special.
Decorating the Christmas tree can be traced back to the 7th century. A wide variety of decorations, including tinsel made with real silver, have been used over the centuries. Here are a few ideas for making your tree special.
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.
Kindling a Fire
Need ideas for kindling a fire?
Need ideas for kindling a fire?
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Simple Pleasures for the Whole Family
Take time this winter to slow down and enjoy some down time! Here are some simple pleasures all of you can enjoy.
Take time this winter to slow down and enjoy some down time! Here are some simple pleasures all of you can enjoy.
4 Ways to Make Winter More Fun
Cabin fever taking over your home? Check out out top 4 ways to make winter more fun.
Cabin fever taking over your home? Check out out top 4 ways to make winter more fun.
5 Easy Ways to Add Some SPRING to Your February
Spring fever taking over? Here are five easy ways to help make spring seem a little closer.
Spring fever taking over? Here are five easy ways to help make spring seem a little closer.
Go GREEN when you Clean
Tired of the toxic and expensive house cleaning supplies? Check out a few of our favorite home-made, greener choices.
Tired of the toxic and expensive house cleaning supplies? Check out a few of our favorite home-made, greener choices.
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.
Favorite Ways to Spend a Rainy Day
Don't let the rain outside get you down! Check out the Farmers' Almanac's list of 10 ways to enjoy April.
Don't let the rain outside get you down! Check out the Farmers' Almanac's list of 10 ways to enjoy April.
Top Five Foods For Picnics and Cookouts
(And Some Tasty Recipes!) Cook up some fantastic foods this Memorial Day. Check out our favorites here.
(And Some Tasty Recipes!) Cook up some fantastic foods this Memorial Day. Check out our favorites here.
11 Smart Ways to Make Your Money Last Longer
The cost of living is rising! Here are some of our favorite cost-cutting, penny-pinching tips from past editions of the Farmers’ Almanac:
The cost of living is rising! Here are some of our favorite cost-cutting, penny-pinching tips from past editions of the Farmers’ Almanac:
Grilling Veggies
Tips and ways to use your grill. Bring life to fresh vegetables this summer by grilling them. Learn how here.
Tips and ways to use your grill. Bring life to fresh vegetables this summer by grilling them. Learn how here.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Make Kindness a Priority.
This has become a world full of rudeness. Join the Farmers' Almanac in celebrating the gift of kindness.
This has become a world full of rudeness. Join the Farmers' Almanac in celebrating the gift of kindness.
A Great GREEN Idea Could Get You Some GREEN
Learn more about the Best "Greenified" Business Idea Contest and how you can enter.
Learn more about the Best "Greenified" Business Idea Contest and how you can enter.
Frozen Peas to the Rescue
Here is an easy way to make an ice pack in a hurry with ingredients from the cabinet or freezer.
Here is an easy way to make an ice pack in a hurry with ingredients from the cabinet or freezer.
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.
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.
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.
Where to Hit the Slopes in 2007 and 2008
Where will the best snow be? Will it be a good skiing year? Farmers' Almanac offers its take on where to hit the slopes this upcoming winter.
Where will the best snow be? Will it be a good skiing year? Farmers' Almanac offers its take on where to hit the slopes this upcoming winter.
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.
What is Copernicus Famous For?
A favorite pastime catapulted this Renaissance Man to astronomical fame.
A favorite pastime catapulted this Renaissance Man to astronomical fame.
Try These Tasty Spring Salad Tips
Learn to make a delicious, filling spring salad.
Learn to make a delicious, filling spring salad.
5 Budget-Friendly Picks for Summer Getaways
5 top picks for fun but inexpensive summer getaways.
5 top picks for fun but inexpensive summer getaways.
Stress Reducing Tips
To keep the holidays happier. Holidays can be busy and stressful enough. Here are some tips for relaxing and enjoying the holidays without overextending ourselves.
To keep the holidays happier. Holidays can be busy and stressful enough. Here are some tips for relaxing and enjoying the holidays without overextending ourselves.
In Like a Lion out Like A Lamb?
Is this saying true? Is there a balancing out of good vs. bad weather in a month?
Is this saying true? Is there a balancing out of good vs. bad weather in a month?
Decorate for Winter
Instead of decorating for the holidays, try decorating for the winter season.
Instead of decorating for the holidays, try decorating for the winter season.
If You are Missing an Ingredient
Emergency Kitchen Substitutions It never seems to fail. You are preparing a special family dinner and you forgot to pick up a necessary ingredient. Don't fret. There are ways around it.
Emergency Kitchen Substitutions It never seems to fail. You are preparing a special family dinner and you forgot to pick up a necessary ingredient. Don't fret. There are ways around it.
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.
Leap Year Wedding Proposals
Will you be popping the question this leap day?
Will you be popping the question this leap day?
Thanksgiving Forecast: Soup May be a Hit.
Farmers’ Almanac Predicts Cold Conditions for Turkey Day It's November. Cold weather is expected. Check out what the Farmers' Almanac is predicting in your area.
Farmers’ Almanac Predicts Cold Conditions for Turkey Day It's November. Cold weather is expected. Check out what the Farmers' Almanac is predicting in your area.
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.
Wreaths are More than Just Decorations
Wreaths have been used as war symbols, as well as house identifiers. Learn more about wreaths and how to decorate with them.
Wreaths have been used as war symbols, as well as house identifiers. Learn more about wreaths and how to decorate with them.
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.
Flatulence
You can stop suffering in silence by learning the cause and making changes in your diet.
You can stop suffering in silence by learning the cause and making changes in your diet.
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.
Thanksgiving Traditions to Treasure
Meaningful traditions you can incorporate into to your family's Thanksgiving celebration.
Meaningful traditions you can incorporate into to your family's Thanksgiving celebration.
Gingersnaps Galore
With a few gingersnap cookies, you can turn ordinary pancakes, muffins and other foods into festive holiday treats with the wonderful gingersnap flavor.
With a few gingersnap cookies, you can turn ordinary pancakes, muffins and other foods into festive holiday treats with the wonderful gingersnap flavor.
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.
Personal Pizzas
Quick, easy and a bit untraditional Make personal pizzas with French bread, tomato bagels and even hoagie rolls. It's easy!
Quick, easy and a bit untraditional Make personal pizzas with French bread, tomato bagels and even hoagie rolls. It's easy!
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.
8 Things to do on Thanksgiving Besides Watch Football
The meal is complete, the dishes are done and it’s time to be with family and friends. Now what?
The meal is complete, the dishes are done and it’s time to be with family and friends. Now what?
Should you make indoor or outdoor plans for Memorial Day?
And what about the 4th of July? Farmers’ Almanac predicts a “Fairly” good weather weekend for Memorial Day.
And what about the 4th of July? Farmers’ Almanac predicts a “Fairly” good weather weekend for Memorial Day.
Top 4 Folklore Favorites
Winter weather getting you down? Learn how to predict what may be coming next.
Winter weather getting you down? Learn how to predict what may be coming next.
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.
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.
Perfect Father's Day Foods
Treat dad to a special dinner or lunch. Check out these delicious dad-approved recipes.
Treat dad to a special dinner or lunch. Check out these delicious dad-approved recipes.
Did the Calendar Manufacturers Make a Mistake?
Why does February have 29 days this year? Ever wonder "why" we have leap day every four years?
Why does February have 29 days this year? Ever wonder "why" we have leap day every four years?
Feast on these Fermented Foods
Recipes for tasty, healthy "living foods"
Recipes for tasty, healthy "living foods"
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.
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.
Move over "white." Green is becoming the color of weddings. Learn how to turn your wedding green.
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.
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.
Quick Dinners
Think you don't have time to cook a good dinner? Think again!
Think you don't have time to cook a good dinner? Think again!
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.
Put the JOY back in Christmas
Tips on ways to spend and stress less. Tis the season for . . . a lot to get done in a short amount of time. Check out our helpful tips that help keep the season less crazy.
Tips on ways to spend and stress less. Tis the season for . . . a lot to get done in a short amount of time. Check out our helpful tips that help keep the season less crazy.
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.
Best Greenified Business Idea Winner
Personal Training Company Turns Water Into Green Winnings Check out how this company eliminated water bottles, recycles water, and wins the Best Greenified™ Idea Contest.
Personal Training Company Turns Water Into Green Winnings Check out how this company eliminated water bottles, recycles water, and wins the Best Greenified™ Idea Contest.
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.
Apple Cider Season
Autumn is the time for sipping cider. Learn more about this seasonal favorite and how it can be used for cooking.
Autumn is the time for sipping cider. Learn more about this seasonal favorite and how it can be used for cooking.
6 Tasty Treats for Trick-or-Treaters
Are you haunted by what to serve at your Halloween party? No need to fear--try these ghastly goodies!
Are you haunted by what to serve at your Halloween party? No need to fear--try these ghastly goodies!
Healthier Halloween Treats
Sure, candy is dandy, but why not give the gift of good health this Halloween?
Sure, candy is dandy, but why not give the gift of good health this Halloween?
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.
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How to Make a Container GardenNatural Home Art Director Michelle Galins shows you how to grow your own container garden.
This Lawn is Your LawnLearn how you can help our new President grow a food garden on the White House lawn.
Landscape Design with Alma HechtLandscape designer Alma Hecht shares some of her secrets for creating fantastic gardens.
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50th Wedding Anniversary Ideas
September 7, 2005 9:56 PM
September 7, 2005 9:56 PM
All-White Flowering Spring Garden
April 28, 2006 9:32 AM
April 28, 2006 9:32 AM
Feed Wild Birds Naturally With an Edible Wreath
September 13, 2005 8:53 AM
September 13, 2005 8:53 AM
Butterfly Garden
July 19, 2006 7:56 AM
July 19, 2006 7:56 AM
My Mother - I'll Keep Her
April 16, 2009 11:47 AM
April 16, 2009 11:47 AM
Have it your way.
September 30, 2008 4:01 PM
September 30, 2008 4:01 PM
Weed Proof Your Garden
June 9, 2008 10:08 AM
June 9, 2008 10:08 AM
Planting Easter Lilies in the Flower Garden
April 17, 2006 7:06 AM
April 17, 2006 7:06 AM
Bringing the Garden to the Table
August 21, 2006 11:04 AM
August 21, 2006 11:04 AM
Planting Tips For Your Strawberry Pyramid
April 14, 2006 8:01 AM
April 14, 2006 8:01 AM
Keeping Peter Rabbit Out of the Garden
August 9, 2005 10:19 AM
August 9, 2005 10:19 AM
The Rose Touch
June 12, 2006 11:36 AM
June 12, 2006 11:36 AM
Putting Your Garden to Bed!
December 7, 2005 11:36 AM
December 7, 2005 11:36 AM
Controlling Food Costs
June 10, 2008 3:16 PM
June 10, 2008 3:16 PM
Favorite Vegetables to Grow
May 15, 2008 2:39 PM
May 15, 2008 2:39 PM
Flower and Plant Exchange
May 8, 2006 7:23 AM
May 8, 2006 7:23 AM
Share Your Tips and Ways of Helping Others
September 12, 2005 8:38 AM
September 12, 2005 8:38 AM
Ergonomic Garden Tools and Tips
July 7, 2005 5:31 PM
July 7, 2005 5:31 PM
Famous American Farming Quotes
September 5, 2005 10:35 PM
September 5, 2005 10:35 PM
Gardener’s Soap Recipe
June 21, 2006 8:04 AM
June 21, 2006 8:04 AM
Transitioning Mums From the Pot to Your Garden
October 19, 2005 9:12 AM
October 19, 2005 9:12 AM
Tips and ideas to get organized in 10 minutes
October 2, 2005 10:21 PM
October 2, 2005 10:21 PM
4 Reasons Why You Should Read the 2010 Farmers’ Almanac
August 28, 2009 12:23 PM
August 28, 2009 12:23 PM
Time to Think Locally
March 26, 2008 10:22 AM
March 26, 2008 10:22 AM
Attracting Hummingbirds to the Flower Garden from A to Z
June 16, 2006 11:30 AM
June 16, 2006 11:30 AM
Top 5 Reasons to Buy the 2009 Farmers’ Almanac
August 19, 2008 12:27 PM
August 19, 2008 12:27 PM
Coming Together for 2010
May 21, 2009 11:51 AM
May 21, 2009 11:51 AM
Good Weeding
July 8, 2009 8:49 AM
July 8, 2009 8:49 AM
Rose Gardening Tips
May 22, 2006 10:26 AM
May 22, 2006 10:26 AM
Charles in Charge
August 4, 2009 2:48 PM
August 4, 2009 2:48 PM
Shoo Deer! You bother me!
June 16, 2008 11:41 AM
June 16, 2008 11:41 AM
Christmas In July
July 17, 2008 2:49 PM
July 17, 2008 2:49 PM
Farmers’ Almanac Top Ten Gardening Hints
May 8, 2008 10:08 PM
May 8, 2008 10:08 PM
Blog Action Day
October 15, 2007 4:45 PM
October 15, 2007 4:45 PM
Tips for a Safe Garage
May 17, 2006 12:54 PM
May 17, 2006 12:54 PM
Best Ways to Celebrate Memorial Day Indoors (in case it rains)
May 19, 2008 8:17 AM
May 19, 2008 8:17 AM
Cut Flower Care
February 15, 2006 1:47 PM
February 15, 2006 1:47 PM
Labor Day - Already?!
August 28, 2008 11:44 AM
August 28, 2008 11:44 AM
Winter Wild Bird Care
February 22, 2006 8:36 AM
February 22, 2006 8:36 AM
Waste Not, Want Not – Trash into Treasure
May 12, 2008 12:05 AM
May 12, 2008 12:05 AM
Invite Rhubarb to your Garden
March 11, 2008 1:42 PM
March 11, 2008 1:42 PM
Summer Mulching Time
July 11, 2006 10:43 AM
July 11, 2006 10:43 AM
Gift Mitts – All Through the House & Garden
December 19, 2005 1:10 AM
December 19, 2005 1:10 AM
Planting a Strawberry Pyramid
March 29, 2006 4:30 PM
March 29, 2006 4:30 PM
Hummingbird Nectar & Feeder Tips
July 10, 2006 9:15 AM
July 10, 2006 9:15 AM
Farmers’ Almanac Top Recycling Ideas (beyond paper)
May 27, 2008 12:18 AM
May 27, 2008 12:18 AM
How to De-Stress the Holidays
November 17, 2006 10:48 AM
November 17, 2006 10:48 AM
Best Weather State for Gardening
April 24, 2009 11:13 AM
April 24, 2009 11:13 AM
Apple A Day
October 8, 2008 12:02 PM
October 8, 2008 12:02 PM
Who needs Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)?
May 12, 2009 12:10 PM
May 12, 2009 12:10 PM
Energy Efficiencies - 4 Ideas
July 31, 2008 4:50 PM
July 31, 2008 4:50 PM
A Cow’s Best Friend?!
April 3, 2008 4:06 PM
April 3, 2008 4:06 PM
Keeping Mosquitoes at Bay
July 14, 2006 11:56 AM
July 14, 2006 11:56 AM
Slugs!
June 12, 2007 7:41 AM
June 12, 2007 7:41 AM
What Seeds are Best for Early-Season Plantings?
April 11, 2008 9:43 AM
April 11, 2008 9:43 AM
Energy Saving Ideas
April 9, 2008 11:20 AM
April 9, 2008 11:20 AM
In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lamb
March 1, 2007 9:59 AM
March 1, 2007 9:59 AM
Get Organized on a Budget
October 2, 2005 10:22 PM
October 2, 2005 10:22 PM
Recycle, Re-use, Be an Earth Citizen!
July 15, 2005 2:39 PM
July 15, 2005 2:39 PM
Our First Story Quilt - READ THE FINISHED PRODUCT (which set Internet Records!)
April 14, 2006 5:30 PM
April 14, 2006 5:30 PM
For Goodness Scapes
July 1, 2009 10:01 AM
July 1, 2009 10:01 AM
Financial Crisis - Suggestions to Save
October 6, 2008 9:38 AM
October 6, 2008 9:38 AM
Gift Ideas for Those Away From Home
August 11, 2006 11:46 AM
August 11, 2006 11:46 AM
All About Frost
September 27, 2006 7:49 AM
September 27, 2006 7:49 AM
Fun Flavors of Fall
October 26, 2009 12:47 PM
October 26, 2009 12:47 PM
Planting for the Birds
September 26, 2005 9:07 AM
September 26, 2005 9:07 AM
A Full Corn Day
September 4, 2009 12:04 PM
September 4, 2009 12:04 PM
Planting & Caring for Blueberries in the Home Garden
May 1, 2006 8:33 AM
May 1, 2006 8:33 AM
Winter Weather Indicators
November 13, 2008 1:08 PM
November 13, 2008 1:08 PM
Random Acts of Green-Ness
January 10, 2008 12:09 AM
January 10, 2008 12:09 AM
Salt and Christmas Trivia
December 10, 2007 11:56 AM
December 10, 2007 11:56 AM
Make your own toothpaste
May 8, 2007 2:44 PM
May 8, 2007 2:44 PM
American Agriculture Trivia - Quiz 2
August 18, 2006 7:36 AM
August 18, 2006 7:36 AM
November is the New December
November 7, 2008 2:07 PM
November 7, 2008 2:07 PM
Making a List for Spring Planting of Evergreen Wreath Materials
December 14, 2005 1:51 PM
December 14, 2005 1:51 PM
Meet the Chicken Whisperer
March 11, 2009 12:54 AM
March 11, 2009 12:54 AM
I Don’t Hate Radishes!
May 21, 2009 2:22 PM
May 21, 2009 2:22 PM
Columbus Day at the Farm
October 14, 2008 12:59 PM
October 14, 2008 12:59 PM
Is March Really A Lion?
February 27, 2009 1:52 PM
February 27, 2009 1:52 PM
Wood Burning and other comments
January 8, 2009 3:30 PM
January 8, 2009 3:30 PM
And We’re Off!
August 31, 2009 10:51 AM
August 31, 2009 10:51 AM
Keeping Warm Economically
December 2, 2005 1:22 AM
December 2, 2005 1:22 AM
PLOWING ALONG
August 11, 2009 1:04 PM
August 11, 2009 1:04 PM
Farmers’ Almanac Top Ten Ideas for Removing Stains (in an earth-friendly way)
September 22, 2008 10:16 AM
September 22, 2008 10:16 AM
Where did the Easter Bunny come from?
April 10, 2009 11:41 AM
April 10, 2009 11:41 AM
Fall Lawn Care
September 22, 2005 9:03 AM
September 22, 2005 9:03 AM
Time to Plant Spring Blooming Bulbs
October 12, 2005 8:20 AM
October 12, 2005 8:20 AM
Fun In Maine In The Winter
January 16, 2009 5:33 PM
January 16, 2009 5:33 PM
Where did all the ladybugs come from?
October 20, 2009 1:51 PM
October 20, 2009 1:51 PM
Creative Ways to use up the Zucchini!
July 25, 2008 4:27 PM
July 25, 2008 4:27 PM
Water
October 19, 2007 9:49 AM
October 19, 2007 9:49 AM
A GREEN New Year to You!
January 1, 2008 12:06 AM
January 1, 2008 12:06 AM
Thinking Green Can Add Green to Your Wallet
January 25, 2008 12:11 AM
January 25, 2008 12:11 AM
Living Life Better
June 25, 2008 2:03 PM
June 25, 2008 2:03 PM
The “Joys?” of Country Living.
November 11, 2008 4:48 PM
November 11, 2008 4:48 PM
Summer Safety & The Weather
May 2, 2008 3:53 PM
May 2, 2008 3:53 PM
Harvesting and Drying Herbs
October 4, 2005 9:12 AM
October 4, 2005 9:12 AM
Buying & Caring Tips for Potted Poinsettia
December 5, 2005 12:15 PM
December 5, 2005 12:15 PM
Dog Owners Beware of Lethal Cocoa Mulch
April 20, 2006 10:14 AM
April 20, 2006 10:14 AM
Hot Oil Hair Treatment and Bath Recipe
August 11, 2008 11:49 PM
August 11, 2008 11:49 PM
Joyful Frugality
May 22, 2009 9:10 AM
May 22, 2009 9:10 AM
Fresh From the Garden Cooking
July 29, 2005 2:48 PM
July 29, 2005 2:48 PM
Growing Shamrocks for St. Patrick’s Day
March 13, 2006 1:44 PM
March 13, 2006 1:44 PM
Farm Aid 2006 - Neil Young
September 30, 2006 11:03 PM
September 30, 2006 11:03 PM
Early Freeze in Colorado
September 24, 2007 12:18 PM
September 24, 2007 12:18 PM
Potted Easter Lily Care
April 12, 2006 7:59 AM
April 12, 2006 7:59 AM
Apple Cider Vinegar Uses and Recipes
May 25, 2006 12:22 PM
May 25, 2006 12:22 PM
Fact or Myth? The truth about snails.
June 22, 2006 3:37 PM
June 22, 2006 3:37 PM
Smart Hints That Save
February 19, 2009 12:06 PM
February 19, 2009 12:06 PM
Pruning the Vineyard with the Pros
February 23, 2006 4:17 PM
February 23, 2006 4:17 PM
Freezing the Harvest without Blanching
August 14, 2006 10:58 AM
August 14, 2006 10:58 AM
Late Winter (March) Pruning
March 6, 2006 2:17 PM
March 6, 2006 2:17 PM
On the Road With The Head Farmhand - Post #2
October 14, 2006 8:38 PM
October 14, 2006 8:38 PM
Freezing Snow Peas and Sugar Snap Peas
June 5, 2006 11:34 AM
June 5, 2006 11:34 AM
Beets Again?
June 18, 2009 11:00 AM
June 18, 2009 11:00 AM
Squalls in Southern California
November 7, 2007 12:12 PM
November 7, 2007 12:12 PM
Rainbows
July 2, 2008 3:13 PM
July 2, 2008 3:13 PM
Front Page News
September 11, 2007 5:02 PM
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Hanging Basket Plant Care Tips
August 2, 2006 8:05 AM
August 2, 2006 8:05 AM
Stinging Caterpillars
August 11, 2006 10:04 AM
August 11, 2006 10:04 AM
From the Producer: Season 2 of Farmers’ Almanac TV
January 12, 2007 11:01 AM
January 12, 2007 11:01 AM
Fresh, Safe & Affordable Food
March 18, 2009 4:56 PM
March 18, 2009 4:56 PM
Gardening Made easy
March 17, 2009 3:25 PM
March 17, 2009 3:25 PM
Making Your Holiday Season Merry
December 1, 2008 12:08 PM
December 1, 2008 12:08 PM
Energy-Saving Tips for Heating Your Home
August 12, 2008 12:05 AM
August 12, 2008 12:05 AM
Halt the Holiday Hustle
November 26, 2007 10:44 AM
November 26, 2007 10:44 AM
Getting Started on the Farm
May 15, 2009 8:00 AM
May 15, 2009 8:00 AM
Greatest Hints of My Time
January 27, 2009 5:42 PM
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Healing Power of Marigold
July 29, 2008 2:52 PM
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Numb’s the Word: Find out where the Farmers’ Almanac is forecasting a “numbing” winter. Learn how cold it will be, how much snow you can expect and where the best spots for winter warmth will be. (Page 114) Natural Cures...
Numb’s the Word: Find out where the Farmers’ Almanac is forecasting a “numbing” winter. Learn how cold it will be, how much snow you can expect and where the best spots for winter warmth will be. (Page 114) Natural Cures...
2006-2007 Weather Outlook for Canada
Tired of the Heat? Hang on – 2007 Canadian Farmers' Almanac Predicts "SHIVERY IS NOT DEAD"Lewiston, ME: After a hot summer in most of Canada, cool news is on the way. The new edition of the Canadian Farmers' Almanac, which...
Tired of the Heat? Hang on – 2007 Canadian Farmers' Almanac Predicts "SHIVERY IS NOT DEAD"Lewiston, ME: After a hot summer in most of Canada, cool news is on the way. The new edition of the Canadian Farmers' Almanac, which...
What's inside the 2009 Canadian Farmers' Almanac?
As always, the 2009 Canadian Farmers’ Almanac contains 16 months of our legendary weather predictions for Canada. Don’t be caught off guard—see what’s in store for your hometown for the next winter, spring, and summer ahead.This year’s edition contains hints,...
As always, the 2009 Canadian Farmers’ Almanac contains 16 months of our legendary weather predictions for Canada. Don’t be caught off guard—see what’s in store for your hometown for the next winter, spring, and summer ahead.This year’s edition contains hints,...
Inside the 2010 Farmers' Almanac
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2006-2007 Weather Outlook for the U.S.
Tired of the Heat? Hang on – 2007 Farmers' Almanac Predicts "SHIVERY IS NOT DEAD"Lewiston, ME: After a brutally hot summer in most of the country, cool news is on the way. The new edition of the Farmers' Almanac, which...
Tired of the Heat? Hang on – 2007 Farmers' Almanac Predicts "SHIVERY IS NOT DEAD"Lewiston, ME: After a brutally hot summer in most of the country, cool news is on the way. The new edition of the Farmers' Almanac, which...
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Farmers’ Almanac - The Trusted Authority on Smart Living for Almost 200 Years.Time-tested and generation approved, the Farmers’ Almanac is a compendium of knowledge on weather, gardening, cooking, remedies, managing your household, preserving the earth, and more. Anyone can...
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Our readers say it best! As North America's Favorite Farmers Almanac, we receive tons of letters, emails, and phone calls from readers and fans. Here are a fews of our favorite comments:Dear Almanac,I absolutely love you magazine and now I...
Our readers say it best! As North America's Favorite Farmers Almanac, we receive tons of letters, emails, and phone calls from readers and fans. Here are a fews of our favorite comments:Dear Almanac,I absolutely love you magazine and now I...
An Interview With Ken Burns (from the 2010 Farmers' Almanac)
For three decades, documentary filmmaker Ken Burns has been exploring the people, places, and events that comprise the fabric of America. Whether a bridge over the East River in New York, a five-year war between the states, or the transformative...
For three decades, documentary filmmaker Ken Burns has been exploring the people, places, and events that comprise the fabric of America. Whether a bridge over the East River in New York, a five-year war between the states, or the transformative...
