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

Decorate for Winter
Instead of decorating for the holidays, try decorating for the winter season.

Collard Greens
Want a prosperous new year? Try eating collard greens this New Year’s Day.

Breathe Easier With The Right Paint
Not all paint is created equally. Some paints can adversely impact indoor air quality and cause health problems.

What makes Green Tea so special?
You have probably heard or read that green tea is good for you, but you may not know why or how it is.

Don't Throw It Away!

A Red and Green Star?!
Is it possible that a star could appear red or green in color?

Farmers' Almanac Tips
For a sustainable, more enjoyable, December

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.

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

A Great GREEN Idea Could Get You Some GREEN
Learn more about the Best "Greenified" Business Idea Contest and how you can enter.

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.

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.

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

Stevia: A Natural (and Unknown) Sweetener
Stevia is very sweet, has no calories and is easy to grow. Try it.

5 Ways to Landscape without Going Broke
Tricks and tips on ways to cut costs but enjoy your yard more.

What Causes Leaves to Change Color?
Forget leafing through your old science book. Here's a quick article to explain why leaves change color.

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.

Flush Less Down the Toilet
Thanks to new types of toilet fixtures, you don't have to flush gallons of water down the toilet anymore.

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.

A Colorful Needle Case
Need a convenient place to store your sewing needles? Try making this cute watermelon case. It's easy and practical.

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.

How to Build a Green Roof
Here are a few practical hints for greening your roof.

Hybrid Vehicles
Before you make your next car purchase, check out a hybrid. There are many benefits, including a tax credit from Uncle Sam.

Buy New and Save Money!
Energy efficient appliances are now easy to find, and they can save you money.

Can Acorns Predict a Rough Winter?
Natural Signs of a Bad Winter

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.

What is a Shamrock?
The shamrock is more than a symbol of luck, it has vast religious and historical meaning to St. Patrick and his followers.

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

Fall Garden Cleanup Checklist
Here’s a basic checklist to use as you put your gardens to bed for the year.

The Full Sturgeon Moon
A fish in the sky? Discover why August's full moon is named after a large fish.

Pinkeye Tips and Cautions
Pinkeye is a common eye infection. While highly contagious, there are some natural remedies you may want to try.

Farmers' Almanac Tips for the Week

Make Your 12 Days of Christmas More GREEN
12 Earth-Friendly Tips Learn how to make the 12 days of Christmas a little more green. Check out our easy but useful tips here.

Sick of Winter?
Warm up your home décor. Find out how to warm up your winter blues with some easy home decorating tips.

Where did we get Mardi Gras from?
Mardi Gras is right around the corner. Learn more about the traditions behind this festival of fun.

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.

An Early St. Patrick's Day!
St. Patrick's Day is usually celebrated on the 17th of March, but not this year.

Why Color Eggs?
Easter lore revealed. Easter is almost here! Coloring eggs is a yearly tradition but did you ever wonder why we color them?

Celebrate Spring Flavors
Favorite spring-time recipes. Looking for some new spring-time dishes to try? Check out our picks.

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

Tornado Truths: Test Your Tornado Knowledge.
The Farmers' Almanac is expecting an active tornado season across Tornado Alley this spring. Do you know the warning signs or what you're supposed to do if there's one predicted in your area?

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.

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

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.

Woodcock in Wild Mushroom Sauce Recipe
A fabulous recipe for a hunters wild game catch!

Seaview Crab Cakes
Drizzle with your favorite sauce, and garnish with greens.

Chinese Pork with Peppers
Perfect for having friends over, prepare ahead for less stress.

Pickled Shrimp

Roasted Pumpkin Salad
Eating this salad is a flavorful adventure

Peppers Stuffed With Shrimp

Apple Cider Recipes

Poached Salmon Steaks With Egg Sauce And Peas
Poached salmon with a rich egg sauce makes a lovely light lunch!

Shrimp Dip

Teriyaki Beef & Veggies

Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas
Mild, but very tasty chicken Enchilada dish is surprisingly quick to assemble.

Fresh Corn Loaf

Celery Salad
A cool, crisp salad adds crunch and contrast to any menu. You can also use dried cranberries and walnuts.

Layered Salad

Shrimp Creole

Sweet Three Bean Salad
This classic three bean salad makes a great addition to any meal.

Curried Chicken Salad
This recipe is the perfect use for leftover roasted or grilled chicken.

Salmon Buffet

Vegetable Soup

Antipasto
This is the basic appetizer that my family grew up with. It was served on holiday occasions.

Dirty Rice
A Southern, all-time favorite. Make it as spicy or mild as you please. It is hearty on a cold winter's night. If you are cooking for a crowd, this recipe can easily be doubled. Be sure to serve this with cornbread!

Holiday Cheese Ball
Give your holiday cheeseball a zesty new flavor by adding some of your own favorite spices, nuts, meats and more.

Quiche Lorraine
This classic is the cornerstone of any traditional brunch.

Texas Caviar (Black-eyed Pea Salad)

Banana Scallops
Here's a new twist on an ordinary banana!

Crunch Pea Salad

Speedy Curried Ham

Crab Bisque

Baked Potato Soup
A loaded baked potato soup recipe, this soup incorporates baking potatoes, bacon, cheese, sour cream, and other vegetables and seasonings.

Spanish Rice Skillet
Easy to prepare and full of flavor, this Spanish rice recipe is a great Mexican side dish

Five Bean Salad
This colorful salad blends the flavor and texture of five beans.

Chow Chow
In the south, and particularly in the mountains, chow-chow is a favorite relish to be eaten with a bowl of pinto beans!

Jambalaya

Salmon Egg Foo Young

Easy Fried Rice
A fried rice that you can enjoy as is or load up with your favorite veggies or meat.

Hot Pepper Jelly

Festive Corn Salad

Green Tomato-Pepper Relish

Green Tomato Pie

Collard Greens
A dish you must eat on New Years' Day

Green Bean & Mushroom Casserole
An easy way to make sure you family eats their greens!

Red, White & Green Salad

Green Rice

String Beans Marinara
A mouth watering dish Italian Style is delicious as is, but you can easily add other vegetables!

Marinated Bean Salad
This is a healthy, fresh tasting bean salad that will give you an easy way to enjoy the many nutritional benefits of beans.

Marvelous Mexican Casserole
Pour Green Chili Gravy over top of this casserole for added flavor with this can't miss meal!

Green Goddess Salad

Green Toe
Green Toe, of Santa Barbara, California, makes an effort to "make shoes with no chemicals, no leather, no plastic, no poison, no nuthin' shoes that don't hurt the planet."

Metropolitan Market
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

Slimy Creatures
Where does the word "tilth" come from? These kids learned that fun fact along with a lot more at Seattle Tilth.

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

Green Spaces: Seattle Tilth
What is "Permaculture"? We found the answer along with a plethora of tips and advice for urban gardeners when we visited Seattle Tilth.

Doug Elliott: Poke Weed
A poisonous plant that's actually good to eat? Doug Elliott tells you how to prepare poke weed properly for a delicious green.

Stone Barns Center
The closest working farm to Manhattan, Stone Barns Center merges community-based farming with the 21st century.

Urban Gardeners: Seattle Tilth
Farmers' Almanac TV investigates community gardening and sustainable agriculture right in the heart of Seattle, Washington.

August Full Moon
Throughout the centuries, August full moons have had many names. Learn more about these names and their meanings.

Veggie Power
Willie Nelson, Tommy Lee Jones, Senator Tom Harkin speak on the importance of bio-diesel and we get a cross country look at how bio-diesel is being used.

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.

Seeds of Change
Farmers' Almanac TV visited Seeds of Change in New Mexico where they're cultivating treasured heirloom seeds.

Green Cleaners - Mother Earth Minute with Bryan Welch
No one would ever eat something that they clean with ... Would they? Bryan Welch reveals some non-toxic lternatives to traditional cleaning products.

Visual Journey: Blue Hill at Stone Barns Center
A tour of the Blue Hill Restaurant at Stone Barns Center. What's on the menu today? Lamb chops.

Home ECOnomics: Light Bulbs
Looking to save on energy costs? Tommy Linstroth demonstrates the advantages of compact fluorescent light bulbs as a heat-reducing, cost-effective solution for inside your home.

xThe Orginal Magnolia Wreath
This beautiful handmade Magnolia Company wreath has the perfect blend of copper and green leaves for any holiday door. Wreaths and Garland available August thru December!

Dr. Burt's Res-Q-Ointment
Res-Q Ointment will soothe and comfort life's bumps and bruises with the green magic of Mother Nature's herbal medicines. Available in convenient easy-to-stow .60 oz. tins. Ingredients: Sweet almond oil, olive oil, beeswax, cocoa butter, wheat germ oil, tocopheryl acetate...

Season 2 Episode 10
Located on the tip of the Maine coast, this 9th generation family farm stretches through 9 miles of stunning landscape. Green Toe, of Santa Barbara, CA makes an effort to "make shoes with no chemicals, no leather, no plastic, no...

Farmers' Almanac Canvas Bag
Carry all of your must-haves with our sturdy Canvas Boat Bag. White with green trim, this classic tote offers: Seaworthy 22-oz. cotton canvas, large main compartment with 13 1/4" W x 13" H gusset, open front pocket. Farmers' Almanac logo...

Season 2 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...

Garden Wisdom Book
A 336 page hardcover book that yields a bounty of more than 500 tried-and-true gardening tips and recipes passed down from generations of country gardeners. Master your garden with advice on growing flowers, fruits, vegetables and herbs, both indoors and...

Garden Chair with Tools
This polyester folding chair with steel frame includes 5 popular garden tools and a detachable storage section. This unique and innovative Gardener is an ideal tool to use in any garden. With the sturdy chair and the durable detachable bag...

Episode Twelve
EPISODE TWELVE: THE CRAFTING OF A JOHN DEERE TRACTOR & PUGET SOUND'S "FARM TO THE FORK" CO-OP

Garden Apron and Three Piece Tool Kit
Perfect for everyday gardening jobs, this handy ensemble includes tools that are essential to keeping your garden and flowerbeds in tip-top shape! Lightweight, 6-pocket apron with an adjustable waist belt and three sturdy, high-density plastic garden tools that will never...

Malibu Riviera Picnic Basket
Insulated pack with picnic service for 2, made of 600D polyester canvas. The elegant and unique Malibu shoulder pack is perfect for picnics, concerts, or travel. This tote has an integrated wine storage section and a spacious food storage section...

3- Book Set - kitchen tips, garden hints, country living tips
WHAT A GREAT DEAL. This set makes a fantastic gift for you or a gardener or cook you might know!Pearls of Country Wisdom yields more than 700 pearls of wit and wisdom to bring a bit of the country life...

3-Volume Book Set - kitchen tips, garden hints, country living tips
Save even more by purchasing the 3-volume set for only $19.95. The set makes a fantastic gift for you or a gardener or cook you might know! Pearls of Country Wisdom yields more than 700 pearls of wit and...

Drink Hot Green Tea to Good Health
January 16, 2006 12:30 PM

The Meaning of G R E E N
March 13, 2008 3:25 PM

Random Acts of Green-Ness
January 10, 2008 12:00 PM

Brad Pitt: "Build Green"
September 8, 2006 9:08 AM

Sacking Organic Vegetables
September 15, 2006 4:47 PM

A GREEN New Year to You!
January 8, 2008 10:41 AM

Thinking Green Can Add Green to Your Wallet
January 25, 2008 6:36 PM

Growing Shamrocks for St. Patrick's Day
March 13, 2006 1:44 PM

Easy Ways to "Greenify" Your Home
June 30, 2008 11:00 AM

Jilted bride recycles wedding event
September 8, 2006 8:32 AM

Blog Action Day - Videos from Farmers' Almanac TV
October 11, 2007 11:07 AM

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

Farmers’ Almanac Top Recycling Ideas (beyond paper).
May 27, 2008 12:53 AM

Making a List for Spring Planting of Evergreen Wreath Materials
December 14, 2005 1:51 PM

Energy-Saving Tips for Heating Your Home
November 12, 2007 5:36 PM

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

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

Planting Easter Lilies in the Flower Garden
April 17, 2006 7:06 AM

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

Cedar Tree Sachets
November 30, 2005 11:05 AM

Apple Cider Vinegar Uses and Recipes
May 25, 2006 12:22 PM

The Many Colors of Nature
January 18, 2008 10:14 AM

Cut Flower Care
February 15, 2006 1:47 PM

Selecting and Storing Melons
August 9, 2006 10:50 AM

Farmers’ Almanac Top Ten Gardening Hints
May 8, 2008 10:08 PM

Hanging Basket Plant Care Tips
August 2, 2006 8:05 AM

Culinary Seeds for Seasoning Chart
May 24, 2006 1:11 PM

From the Producer: Season 2 of Farmers' Almanac TV
January 12, 2007 11:01 AM

Miscellaneous Cooking, Kitchen and Other Tips
August 30, 2005 3:24 PM

Dove Hunting with Grandma
September 5, 2005 8:46 AM

Tommy Linstroth
Watch Tommy in Home ECOnomics » Tommy is the head of Sustainable Initiatives for Melaver, Inc. His career has spanned the private, academic, and non-profit sectors from the west coast to the east, where he presently oversees the scope...

Advertise with the Farmers' Almanac
Trust a Brand that's Trusted.Trusted and respected since 1818, the Farmers' Almanac stands for what is good and right in the world. It reminds people how to enjoy the simple pleasures in life. Highly RelevantThe definitive issue of...

Farmers' Almanac TV Vision
Today, “TV” is a misnomer. Sure, TV is still television, but it also encompasses the Internet and IPTV, TiVo and on-Demand programming, streaming video, digital cable and direct broadcast satellite, cell phone downloads, DVDs, podcasts, and… ...

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...

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...

Common Press Questions and Answers
What is the Farmers’ Almanac? Founded in 1818, the Farmers’ Almanac is North America’s most timeless, trusted, and treasured source for long-range weather predictions, humor, fun facts, and valuable advice on gardening, cooking, fishing, conservation, and much more. The...

Full Moon Names and Their Meanings
View More Farmers' Almanac TV Videos » Full Moon names date back to Native Americans, of what is now the northern and eastern United States. The tribes kept track of the seasons by giving distinctive names to each recurring full...

Farmers' Almanac Weather Outlook for Alaska
Farmers' Almanac Weather Summary for Alaska Due to Alaska's fairly constant weather patterns, the Farmers' Almanac provides an overall climatological summary for Alaska. This summary should give you a good idea of what type of weather to expect...