Inside the 2010 Farmers' Almanac |
About Us |
Contact |
For The Press |
Advertise With Us |
Newsletter |
The Daily Almanac RSS Feed |
More RSS
The Daily Almanac RSS Feed |
More RSS
Articles, blogs and more listed under "Green options" ...
Articles
Say I Do to a Green Honeymoon
5 Great Green Travel Tips Going green doesn't have to mean sacrificing luxury. Check out these helpful green hints.
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.
Move over "white." Green is becoming the color of weddings. Learn how to turn your wedding green.
Naturally Green St. Patrick's Day Recipes
Lose the green food coloring this St. Patrick's Day. These delicious recipes are naturally green.
Lose the green food coloring this St. Patrick's Day. These delicious recipes are naturally green.
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.
Women and Credit
Being contacted by a collections agency can be scary and overwhelming. If you take a step back, read your rights, and think about your options, you can take control of the situation.
Being contacted by a collections agency can be scary and overwhelming. If you take a step back, read your rights, and think about your options, you can take control of the situation.
What Color is Your Tea?
Why going green with tea is a good idea. Why is "green" tea so good for you?
Why going green with tea is a good idea. Why is "green" tea so good for you?
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.
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.
A Red and Green Star?!
Is it possible that a star could appear red or green in color?
Is it possible that a star could appear red or green in color?
Back To School in Eco-Friendly Style
Check out the many earth-friendly options for this year's back-to-school shopping.
Check out the many earth-friendly options for this year's back-to-school shopping.
Make Friends with Your Houseplants
Easy tips to turn your brown thumb green.
Easy tips to turn your brown thumb green.
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.
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 Weird but Real Weather Terms
Ever see a Green Flash or Dust Devil? Check out our top picks for weird weather terms.
Ever see a Green Flash or Dust Devil? Check out our top picks for weird weather terms.
Houseplants Anyone Can Grow
You don't need a green thumb to grow these hearty houseplants.
You don't need a green thumb to grow these hearty houseplants.
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.
Blanching Basics for Vegetables
You can still keep vegetables and fruits fresh tasting, even if you freeze them. Learn how.
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.
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.
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.
Not all paint is created equally. Some paints can adversely impact indoor air quality and cause health problems.
Don't Let Your Financial Guard Down During Retirement
Even if you spent your whole life saving for retirement, you need to keep a watchful eye on your assets after you retire.
Even if you spent your whole life saving for retirement, you need to keep a watchful eye on your assets after you retire.
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.
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.
Try These Tasty Spring Salad Tips
Learn to make a delicious, filling spring salad.
Learn to make a delicious, filling spring salad.
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.
Remember these Childhood Games?
Bring back games that don't require electricity. Summer time is a time for fun. Check out some games from the past and present.
Bring back games that don't require electricity. Summer time is a time for fun. Check out some games from the past and present.
How to cut your dependency on convenience items.
Reduce your dependency on "must-have" convenience items.
Reduce your dependency on "must-have" convenience items.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Cataracts
A cataract starts out small, and at first has little effect on your vision. Advances in medicine have made cataracts much less worrisome.
A cataract starts out small, and at first has little effect on your vision. Advances in medicine have made cataracts much less worrisome.
A Colorful Needle Case
Need a convenient place to store your sewing needles? Try making this cute watermelon case. It's easy and practical.
Need a convenient place to store your sewing needles? Try making this cute watermelon case. It's easy and practical.
How to Pick the Freshest Fruits and Vegetables
Here are some great tips to memorize on ways to choose the freshest fruits and veggies.
Here are some great tips to memorize on ways to choose the freshest fruits and veggies.
Touchdown! Winning Appetizers for the Big Game
Please any football fan with these great appetizers.
Please any football fan with these great appetizers.
The Katrina Cottage: Frequently Asked Questions
Learn about this innovative solution to the Gulf Region's housing crisis in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.
Learn about this innovative solution to the Gulf Region's housing crisis in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.
Are Winter Blues Real?
The truth about Seasonal Affected Disorder Is there really something to the "Holiday Blues"?
The truth about Seasonal Affected Disorder Is there really something to the "Holiday Blues"?
Which Telescope Should You Buy?
Top 5 Things to Consider Before you buy a telescope, be sure to read our top five things to consider before purchasing.
Top 5 Things to Consider Before you buy a telescope, be sure to read our top five things to consider before purchasing.
Natural Sources for Essential Vitamins and Minerals
Looking to eat healthier? Find out which foods provide the vitamins and minerals you need.
Looking to eat healthier? Find out which foods provide the vitamins and minerals you need.
Saving on Prescription Drugs
Many Americans struggle with the high price of prescription medicine.
Many Americans struggle with the high price of prescription medicine.
What the Heck is a Broccoflower?
Not quite broccoli, and not quite cauliflower, this unusual vegetable provides an exciting change of pace.
Not quite broccoli, and not quite cauliflower, this unusual vegetable provides an exciting change of pace.
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.
Rice Rocks
Rice, a staple food for more than half of the earth's population, is an amazing grain.
Rice, a staple food for more than half of the earth's population, is an amazing grain.
Why is Good Service so Hard to Schedule?
Sick of waiting on the repair man? So are we! Demand the good service that you deserve.
Sick of waiting on the repair man? So are we! Demand the good service that you deserve.
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.
The shamrock is more than a symbol of luck, it has vast religious and historical meaning to St. Patrick and his followers.
You Say Tomato, I Say Let’s Eat!
Red, ripe tomatoes are abundant right now. Try these delicious recipes, and enjoy the health benefits!
Red, ripe tomatoes are abundant right now. Try these delicious recipes, and enjoy the health benefits!
What to Eat For New Year’s Good Luck
What you eat January 1 could determine the success of your new year.
What you eat January 1 could determine the success of your new year.
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.
Tornado Truths: Test Your Tornado Knowledge.
Be prepared. Learn more about tornadoes.
Be prepared. Learn more about tornadoes.
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.
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.
Top Ten Reasons TO Wish Winter Away
Spring officially arrives on March 20, 2010. Many of us hope it comes sooner. Find out why here.
Spring officially arrives on March 20, 2010. Many of us hope it comes sooner. Find out why here.
Sensational Super Bowl Soups and Sandwiches
Football fans will cheer when you serve these great soups and sandwiches.
Football fans will cheer when you serve these great soups and sandwiches.
What the Heck is Jicama
There's lots to love about this larger-than life legume!
There's lots to love about this larger-than life legume!
The Full Sturgeon Moon
A fish in the sky? Discover why August's full moon is named after a large fish.
A fish in the sky? Discover why August's full moon is named after a large fish.
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.
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.
Dog Days End – A Fish is in the Sky!
Where did the term, "Dog Days of Summer" originate? Look to the sky.
Where did the term, "Dog Days of Summer" originate? Look to the sky.
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.
How to Create a Year of Wellness
Follow these month by month steps to a successfully healthy year.
Follow these month by month steps to a successfully healthy year.
Healthier Holiday Cooking
Comfort food can be healthy. Find out how to make the holidays healthier here.
Comfort food can be healthy. Find out how to make the holidays healthier here.
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.
Sick of Winter?
Warm up your home décor. Find out how to warm up your winter blues with some easy home decorating tips.
Warm up your home décor. Find out how to warm up your winter blues with some easy home decorating tips.
Foods For Fantastic Complexion
What is the secret to a glowing complexion? It may be the foods you eat.
What is the secret to a glowing complexion? It may be the foods you eat.
Buy New and Save Money!
Energy efficient appliances are now easy to find, and they can save you money.
Energy efficient appliances are now easy to find, and they can save you money.
Chinese Food – It’s Not Just for Takeout
What could be better than Chinese takeout? How about homemade Chinese cuisine?
What could be better than Chinese takeout? How about homemade Chinese cuisine?
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.
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.
What the Heck is Kohlrabi?
Great ways to enjoy this weird-looking, but delicious vegetable.
Great ways to enjoy this weird-looking, but delicious vegetable.
Sick Stomach? Try This
Natural ways to avoid and remedy stomachaches. Everyone's stomach can feel upset now and again. Check out our top tips on ways to avoid and remedy stomachaches.
Natural ways to avoid and remedy stomachaches. Everyone's stomach can feel upset now and again. Check out our top tips on ways to avoid and remedy stomachaches.
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.
What Causes Leaves to Change Color?
Forget leafing through your old science book. Here's a quick article to explain why leaves change color.
Forget leafing through your old science book. Here's a quick article to explain why leaves change color.
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.
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.
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.
What is a Red Flag Warning?
Learn what and why red flag warnings are issued.
Learn what and why red flag warnings are issued.
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?
Easter lore revealed. Easter is almost here! Coloring eggs is a yearly tradition but did you ever wonder why we color them?
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.
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.
Thanks to new types of toilet fixtures, you don't have to flush gallons of water down the toilet anymore.
Blues Busting Recipes for Winter
Fight the winter blues with these home-cooked recipes.
Fight the winter blues with these home-cooked recipes.
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.
10 Ways to Keep More Money in Your Pocket
Thrifty Thinknig Is your wallet feeling the economic crunch? Find out how you can hang on to those dollars.
Thrifty Thinknig Is your wallet feeling the economic crunch? Find out how you can hang on to those dollars.
Pinkeye Tips and Cautions
Pinkeye is a common eye infection. While highly contagious, there are some natural remedies you may want to try.
Pinkeye is a common eye infection. While highly contagious, there are some natural remedies you may want to try.
Celebrate Spring Flavors
Favorite spring-time recipes. Looking for some new spring-time dishes to try? Check out our picks.
Favorite spring-time recipes. Looking for some new spring-time dishes to try? Check out our picks.
Fight Allergies Naturally
Ease the sneeze with these allergy-busting home remedies
Ease the sneeze with these allergy-busting home remedies
Poll Results: Pizza Wins by a Landslide!
You cast your votes, and pizza takes the title of favorite all-American dinner.
You cast your votes, and pizza takes the title of favorite all-American dinner.
Sweet Recipes for Your Valentine
Share a little sweetness this Valentine's Day, or any day, with these choco-licious treats.
Share a little sweetness this Valentine's Day, or any day, with these choco-licious treats.
Hybrid Vehicles
Before you make your next car purchase, check out a hybrid. There are many benefits, including a tax credit from Uncle Sam.
Before you make your next car purchase, check out a hybrid. There are many benefits, including a tax credit from Uncle Sam.
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.
An Early St. Patrick's Day!
St. Patrick's Day is usually celebrated on the 17th of March, but not this year.
St. Patrick's Day is usually celebrated on the 17th of March, but not this year.
Where did we get Mardi Gras from?
Mardi Gras is right around the corner. Learn more about the traditions behind this festival of fun.
Mardi Gras is right around the corner. Learn more about the traditions behind this festival of fun.
What the Heck is Starfruit?
Make this strange fruit the star of your table.
Make this strange fruit the star of your table.
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.
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.
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
Favorite Fall Recipes
It's time to cook with pumpkins, squash, apples and more! Check out these tasty recipes.
It's time to cook with pumpkins, squash, apples and more! Check out these tasty recipes.
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.
Mexican Feasts for Cinco de Mayo
Why is the fifth of May associated with Mexico?
Why is the fifth of May associated with Mexico?
10 Must-Stock Items for Your Kitchen
Save time and money by keeping these items in your kitchen cabinets.
Save time and money by keeping these items in your kitchen cabinets.
Olympic Traditions: One World, One Dream
The 2008 Summer Olympic Games begin August 8 in Beijing and will carry on centuries of tradition.
The 2008 Summer Olympic Games begin August 8 in Beijing and will carry on centuries of tradition.
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.
Easter Dinner Favorites
Tasty Recipes for Easter Looking for some new recipes for this spring holiday. Check out three favorites here.
Tasty Recipes for Easter Looking for some new recipes for this spring holiday. Check out three favorites here.
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
Parsley Growing Like a Weed?
Easy ways to preserve an abundant herb crop. Herbs are great year-round. Here are some easy ways to preserve your herb crop this summer.
Easy ways to preserve an abundant herb crop. Herbs are great year-round. Here are some easy ways to preserve your herb crop this summer.
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.
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.
White Christmas?
Possibilities and memorable holiday storms. Dreaming of a white Christmas? Learn more.
Possibilities and memorable holiday storms. Dreaming of a white Christmas? Learn 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.
Garden Seed Harvesting Love your cucumbers this year? Learn how to save their seeds and plant them next year.
Chew On These Blues Busting Foods
Winter getting you down? Add these blues-busting foods to your diet.
Winter getting you down? Add these blues-busting foods to your diet.
Battling Tomato Blight
Don't let your garden get decimated by late blight.
Don't let your garden get decimated by late blight.
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.
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.
Indoor Herb Gardening
Bring your garden inside for the winter
Bring your garden inside for the winter
Five Healing Herbs to Grow Indoors
These medicinal plants are easy to grow all year long.
These medicinal plants are easy to grow all year long.
Recipes
Poached Salmon Steaks With Egg Sauce And Peas
Poached salmon with a rich egg sauce makes a lovely light lunch!
Poached salmon with a rich egg sauce makes a lovely light lunch!
Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas
Mild, but very tasty chicken Enchilada dish is surprisingly quick to assemble.
Mild, but very tasty chicken Enchilada dish is surprisingly quick to assemble.
Celery Salad
A cool, crisp salad adds crunch and contrast to any menu. You can also use dried cranberries and walnuts.
A cool, crisp salad adds crunch and contrast to any menu. You can also use dried cranberries and walnuts.
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!
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!
Antipasto
This is the basic appetizer that my family grew up with. It was served on holiday occasions.
This is the basic appetizer that my family grew up with. It was served on holiday occasions.
Holiday Cheese Ball
Give your holiday cheese ball a zesty new flavor by adding some of your own favorite spices, nuts, meats, and more.
Give your holiday cheese ball a zesty new flavor by adding some of your own favorite spices, nuts, meats, and more.
Baked Potato Soup
A loaded baked potato soup recipe, this soup incorporates baking potatoes, bacon, cheese, sour cream, and other vegetables and seasonings.
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
Easy to prepare and full of flavor, this Spanish rice recipe is a great Mexican side dish
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!
In the south, and particularly in the mountains, chow-chow is a favorite relish to be eaten with a bowl of pinto beans!
Marinated Bean Salad
This is a healthy, fresh tasting salad that will give you an easy way to enjoy the many nutritional benefits of beans.
This is a healthy, fresh tasting salad that will give you an easy way to enjoy the many nutritional benefits of beans.
String Beans Marinara
A mouth watering dish Italian Style is delicious as is, but you can easily add other vegetables!
A mouth watering dish Italian Style is delicious as is, but you can easily add other vegetables!
Marvelous Mexican Casserole
Pour green chili gravy over the top of this casserole for added flavor with this can't miss meal!
Pour green chili gravy over the top of this casserole for added flavor with this can't miss meal!
Videos
Green Wall FinishesCheck out these great green options for bringing style and substance to your walls.
Shopping an Eco StoreHanna and Carly explore green solutions and discuss cleaning supplies, no and low voc paint and flooring options.
Shop for Green at Green DepotNatural Home partners with Green Depot, the largest green building supplier in the country, to finish and furnish the 2007 Show House in Boerum Hill, Brooklyn.
A Suburban Green RemodelTV show host Michelle Harris shows off her suburban California home and explains how easy green can be.
Creative Reuse in Green DesignBy reusing and revamping furnishings that her client already had, Interior designer Cheryl Terrace shows how easy-and inexpensive-green design can be.
California Ranch House Green RemodelA Northern California family turns a dismal 1970s ranch house into a showcase green home.
Prefabricated House in Los AngelesWith tons of green features, this Los Angeles prefab is a model for green modular homes.
DIY Green Home Tips from Carter OosterhouseNatural Home magazine assistant editor Kim Wallace asks HGTV green building expert Carter Oosterhouse for easy, DIY tips on greening your home.
Green Home in Door County, WisconsinA vacation home in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, takes advantage of great design and cutting-edge technology for super energy efficiency.
Deconstruction: A Green Alternative to DemolitionThe builders of this Boulder home carefully deconstructed the original house and donated the materials for reuse, keeping tons of material out of the landfill.
Deconstruction: A Green Alternative to DemolitionThe builders of this Boulder home carefully deconstructed the original house and donated the materials for reuse, keeping tons of material out of the landfill.
For the Birds: A Healthy, Clay-Straw Home in New MexicoWhile creating a healthy home for her beloved parrots, eco-developer Bonnie McGowan gets an education in green living and green building. Check out this 2,325-square-foot nest that features solar radiant floor heat, passive solar design and more!
Building Green in New YorkTake a tour of the 2007 Natural Home Show House in Boerum Hill, Brooklyn, which is on its way to being one of the greenest homes in New York.
A Green Kitchen Remodel in New York CitySustainable, local materials make this kitchen remodel on New York's Upper East Side sing.
Installing ICFs in a Boulder HomeFollow the progress as crews install ICF panels for a super green Boulder, Colorado, home.
Choosing Green FinishesTop New York eco-designers explain the material choices, aesthetics and extensive research that went into building and designing the Natural Home show home in Brooklyn, New York.
Using Solar Imaging to Design a HomeChicago architect Nathan Kipnis explains how computer models tracking the sun and other climate factors make for the greenest house possible.
Brooklyn Show Home: Launch PartyGreen Depot and Natural Home host a launch party at Room and Board in Soho for the Natural Home Show House in Boerum Hill, Brooklyn.
A Small Renaissance: Alma Hecht's San Francisco CottageTake a tour of this San Francisco cottage home.
A Solar Home in Santa FeThis gorgeous solar-powered home in Santa Fe generates enough power to share with its neighbors.
An Energy Star House in New YorkTaking advantage of geothermal wells for heating and cooling, this suburban New York home makes up for its large size with tons of green features.
A Healthy House Grows in BrooklynNatural Home editor-in-chief Robyn Griggs Lawrence previews the work accomplished on the green show house in Boerum Hill, Brooklyn.
Products
Farmers' Almanac Corn Mug
Go Green with our New EARTH HUG TRAVEL MUGShow your love for the earth with our Farmers' Almanac environmentally friendly travel mug! This heavy-duty 17-oz. insulated travel mug is made of 100% corn plastic, a renewable, biodegradable material formulated from...
Blog
Drink Hot Green Tea to Good Health
January 16, 2006 12:30 PM
January 16, 2006 12:30 PM
The Meaning of G R E E N
August 11, 2008 11:48 PM
August 11, 2008 11:48 PM
DIY Green Home Tips from Carter Oosterhouse
May 18, 2009 2:00 AM
May 18, 2009 2:00 AM
Random Acts of Green-Ness
January 10, 2008 12:09 AM
January 10, 2008 12:09 AM
Sacking Organic Vegetables
September 15, 2006 4:47 PM
September 15, 2006 4:47 PM
Going Green to Save Green
August 7, 2008 1:48 PM
August 7, 2008 1:48 PM
Brad Pitt: "Build Green"
September 8, 2006 11:58 PM
September 8, 2006 11:58 PM
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
Greenwashing Works for Chemical Giant Clorox Thanks to Sierra Club Sell Out
July 8, 2008 12:53 PM
July 8, 2008 12:53 PM
Growing Shamrocks for St. Patrick’s Day
March 13, 2006 1:44 PM
March 13, 2006 1:44 PM
Blog Action Day
October 15, 2007 4:45 PM
October 15, 2007 4:45 PM
Easy Ways to "Greenify" Your Home
June 30, 2008 12:15 AM
June 30, 2008 12:15 AM
Jilted bride recycles wedding event
September 8, 2006 11:55 PM
September 8, 2006 11:55 PM
I’ve Got Gall
October 16, 2007 11:28 AM
October 16, 2007 11:28 AM
Christmas In July
July 17, 2008 2:49 PM
July 17, 2008 2:49 PM
Salt and Christmas Trivia
December 10, 2007 11:56 AM
December 10, 2007 11:56 AM
Beets Again?
June 18, 2009 11:00 AM
June 18, 2009 11:00 AM
Dollar Coin Vs. The Dollar Bill - A Controversy?
October 26, 2008 12:34 PM
October 26, 2008 12:34 PM
The SECRET is OUT!
August 27, 2007 9:20 AM
August 27, 2007 9:20 AM
Farmers’ Almanac Top Recycling Ideas (beyond paper)
May 27, 2008 12:18 AM
May 27, 2008 12:18 AM
Living Life Better
June 25, 2008 2:03 PM
June 25, 2008 2:03 PM
Time to Get Outside
March 8, 2010 8:48 AM
March 8, 2010 8:48 AM
Making a List for Spring Planting of Evergreen Wreath Materials
December 14, 2005 1:51 PM
December 14, 2005 1:51 PM
Daylight Saving Time (and other debates throughout the years)
September 12, 2006 9:12 AM
September 12, 2006 9:12 AM
Have it your way.
September 30, 2008 4:01 PM
September 30, 2008 4:01 PM
The Importance of Indoor Air Quality
August 21, 2008 9:47 AM
August 21, 2008 9:47 AM
4 Reasons Why You Should Read the 2010 Farmers’ Almanac
August 28, 2009 12:23 PM
August 28, 2009 12:23 PM
Energy-Saving Tips for Heating Your Home
August 12, 2008 12:05 AM
August 12, 2008 12:05 AM
Winter Weather Sightings
September 10, 2007 2:36 PM
September 10, 2007 2:36 PM
Fall - Apples - Pies
September 27, 2007 10:01 AM
September 27, 2007 10:01 AM
Who needs Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)?
May 12, 2009 12:10 PM
May 12, 2009 12:10 PM
Time to Think Locally
March 26, 2008 10:22 AM
March 26, 2008 10:22 AM
The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
December 21, 2009 9:04 AM
December 21, 2009 9:04 AM
Dog Days of Summer
July 31, 2009 9:29 AM
July 31, 2009 9:29 AM
Favorite Vegetables to Grow
May 15, 2008 2:39 PM
May 15, 2008 2:39 PM
Planting Easter Lilies in the Flower Garden
April 17, 2006 7:06 AM
April 17, 2006 7:06 AM
“Paralyzing Blizzard?” “Hurricane-Like Snow Storm?”
February 23, 2010 3:22 PM
February 23, 2010 3:22 PM
Dull Fall Foliage - the Climate?
October 23, 2007 7:02 AM
October 23, 2007 7:02 AM
Harvesting and Drying Herbs
October 4, 2005 9:12 AM
October 4, 2005 9:12 AM
Cedar Tree Sachets
August 11, 2008 11:46 PM
August 11, 2008 11:46 PM
Cleaning Products Exposed!
July 8, 2008 1:33 PM
July 8, 2008 1:33 PM
Us vs Them
September 12, 2007 3:15 PM
September 12, 2007 3:15 PM
Farmers’ Almanac taken to Task
August 14, 2008 11:52 PM
August 14, 2008 11:52 PM
Apple Cider Vinegar Uses and Recipes
May 25, 2006 12:22 PM
May 25, 2006 12:22 PM
Record Cold Temps
January 28, 2008 7:57 AM
January 28, 2008 7:57 AM
2008 Farmers’ Almanac Release
August 23, 2007 2:04 PM
August 23, 2007 2:04 PM
The Many Colors of Nature
January 18, 2008 10:14 AM
January 18, 2008 10:14 AM
Cut Flower Care
February 15, 2006 1:47 PM
February 15, 2006 1:47 PM
For Goodness Scapes
July 1, 2009 10:01 AM
July 1, 2009 10:01 AM
Have you checked it out yet?
August 24, 2008 6:57 PM
August 24, 2008 6:57 PM
And We’re Off!
August 31, 2009 10:51 AM
August 31, 2009 10:51 AM
Best Weather State for Gardening
April 24, 2009 11:13 AM
April 24, 2009 11:13 AM
Selecting and Storing Melons
August 9, 2006 10:50 AM
August 9, 2006 10:50 AM
Farmers’ Almanac Top Ten Gardening Hints
May 8, 2008 10:08 PM
May 8, 2008 10:08 PM
Heating With Wood
July 22, 2008 1:16 PM
July 22, 2008 1:16 PM
Welcome to the Almanac Green Blog
June 24, 2008 11:15 AM
June 24, 2008 11:15 AM
Energy Efficiencies - 4 Ideas
July 31, 2008 4:50 PM
July 31, 2008 4:50 PM
Hanging Basket Plant Care Tips
August 2, 2006 8:05 AM
August 2, 2006 8:05 AM
Culinary Seeds for Seasoning Chart
May 24, 2006 1:11 PM
May 24, 2006 1:11 PM
Making Friends
June 10, 2009 10:08 AM
June 10, 2009 10:08 AM
Infant Health Alert! Detox Your Home to Prevent Chemical Contaminants in Breast Milk
July 8, 2008 1:45 PM
July 8, 2008 1:45 PM
Leave the Stuffing to the Turkey
November 16, 2009 8:57 AM
November 16, 2009 8:57 AM
Getting Started on the Farm
May 15, 2009 8:00 AM
May 15, 2009 8:00 AM
Are You Ready? Last Minute, Holiday Checklist
December 21, 2009 3:50 PM
December 21, 2009 3:50 PM
From the Producer: Season 2 of Farmers’ Almanac TV
January 12, 2007 11:01 AM
January 12, 2007 11:01 AM
Does that come in Green? Greener Home Improvement Tips
August 21, 2008 9:48 AM
August 21, 2008 9:48 AM
Miscellaneous Cooking, Kitchen and Other Tips
August 30, 2005 3:24 PM
August 30, 2005 3:24 PM
Making Your Holiday Season Merry
December 1, 2008 12:08 PM
December 1, 2008 12:08 PM
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Mold Removal and Didn’t Know Who to Ask
August 5, 2008 3:51 PM
August 5, 2008 3:51 PM
Financial Crisis - Suggestions to Save
October 6, 2008 9:38 AM
October 6, 2008 9:38 AM
Dove Hunting with Grandma
September 5, 2005 8:46 AM
September 5, 2005 8:46 AM
Pages
The 2010 Farmers' Almanac Promotional Edition
Whether you want to thank your customers, wish them happy holidays, or entice them to visit to a new location, the Farmers’ Almanac is the marketing vehicle for you. Our promotional version of the Farmers’ Almanac...
Whether you want to thank your customers, wish them happy holidays, or entice them to visit to a new location, the Farmers’ Almanac is the marketing vehicle for you. Our promotional version of the Farmers’ Almanac...
RSS Feeds and More
What is RSS?Although some may think RSS stands for Read the Sign, Stupid, it's really short for Rich Site Summary or even Really Simple Syndication. This increasingly popular online tool turns web copy and other information into a neatly organized...
What is RSS?Although some may think RSS stands for Read the Sign, Stupid, it's really short for Rich Site Summary or even Really Simple Syndication. This increasingly popular online tool turns web copy and other information into a neatly organized...
In The 'Nac
What's in the 'Nac -- the Farmers' Almanac that is:Always thrifty, always "green," the Farmers' Almanac is the "go-to" source for resourceful living. It's the only source for amazingly accurate 16 months of weather forecasts that help readers plan for...
What's in the 'Nac -- the Farmers' Almanac that is:Always thrifty, always "green," the Farmers' Almanac is the "go-to" source for resourceful living. It's the only source for amazingly accurate 16 months of weather forecasts that help readers plan for...
Material Specifications
Farmers Almanac Advertising The following information is provided to assist advertising agencies and graphic designers in preparing and submitting advertising material to the Farmers' Almanac.Advertising Options...
Farmers Almanac Advertising The following information is provided to assist advertising agencies and graphic designers in preparing and submitting advertising material to the Farmers' Almanac.Advertising Options...
What’s inside the 2009 Farmers’ Almanac? Take a peek…
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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
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 Moon. Their names were applied to the...
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 Moon. Their names were applied to the...
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...
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...
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...
