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7 Common Sense Health Tips for the Back-to-School Season
Keep them healthy this year with these common sense but beneficial tips.

Beating the Back-To-School Blues
Going back to school can be stressful. Find out how to help your kids make a smooth transition.

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

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

Keep Your Skin Healthy
Naturally and Inexpensively Good skin is important. Check out some natural ways to keep your skin healthy without going broke.

10 Ways to Keep Your Mind Healthy
Exercise your brain as you age! Check out our easy tips for ways to keep your mind and memory healthy.

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

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.

Healthy Hints for the New Year
Easy to follow tips for a healthier you.

Fun with Fermentation
Fermenting food is a healthy, and tasty, way to preserve the fall harvest.

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

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.

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

Feast on these Fermented Foods
Recipes for tasty, healthy "living foods"

Healthier Holiday Cooking
Comfort food can be healthy. Find out how to make the holidays healthier here.

Healthy Honey
Honey can help prevent allergies and even give you a slow, steady release of energy.

An Onion a Day, May Help Keep Cholesterol Down
Peeling away the health benefits of onions. They may make you cry, but onions are healthy for you. Find out how.

Hungry? Think Blue!
July is National Blueberry Month. July is the best time to eat more blueberries. They're healthy, patriotic, and tasty!

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.

6 Good Reasons to Use Lemons for Better Health
Did you know lemons can help cure acne AND purify blood? Check out these healthy uses for lemons.

Was a Snowstorm The Reson for Success?
Learn how a snowstorm helped the Howdy-Doody Show. Back in 1947, when TV was still in its infancy, a snowstorm in December literally helped this very popular TV show get a fabulous start.

Weight Loss - The Natural Way
Fad diets rarely work. Try these natural ways to lose weight and stay healthy!

Top ELEVEN Most Memorable Weather Events
In 1999 we published an article on the 100 Most Memorable Weather Events over the past century. In 2001, we went further back in weather history and named the Top 10. In 2007 we added one more event to the list.

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.

How to Create a Year of Wellness
Follow these month by month steps to a successfully healthy year.

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

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

7 Easy Ways to Make Your Roses Last Longer
Find out how to keep your flowers blooming longer.


Attitude of Joy - Improve your Health with Laughter
For us it seems so natural, but the funny thing is that humans are one of the only species that laughs.


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.

Beat the Heat: Must Know Tips
Prevent Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke The temperature is rising! Be prepared! Here are some useful tips and natural ways to avoid heat-related health issues.

Too Busy to Exercise? Think Again.
Simple Ways to Sneak in Exercise. Life is busy, but exercise is important. Check out our easy ways to sneak in some exercise.

Move Over Daylight – Here Comes Standard Time
It's time to change the clocks.

Quick, Nurse, Fetch Me The Sauerkraut!
The Healing Properties of Cabbage Is cabbage a cure-all for many ailments? Many used to think so.

Healthier Halloween Treats
Sure, candy is dandy, but why not give the gift of good health this Halloween?

Some Germs are Good for You
The Real Dirt On Germs Everyone knows germs are bad right? Not so fast. Research is showing that antibacterial products could be making us more vulnerable to health problems.

Are You Having a Heart Attack?
Do you know the signs of a heart attack? February is National Heart Health Month. This information may save your life.

Eggs Are Good For You
Eggs really aren't as bad as they're cracked up to be.

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.

Gout, What Is It?
Gout is one of the most painful forms of arthritis and has been on the rise in recent decades.

Recycle Those Holiday Cards!
Instead of throwing those treasured holiday cards in the garbage, why not make them into something useful?

6 Creative Ways to Keep Cool During Hot Summer Days
Summer heat getting to you? Check out some easy ways to keep cool here.

Take Our Eggciting Quiz
And learn more about your personality.

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

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

Surviving the Holiday Rush – Ways to Combat Fatigue
Feeling worn out from the holiday rush? Find out ways to prevent exhaustion.

Scare Away Tooth Decay
Halloween doesn't have to be a dental nightmare. Follow these tips to keep your children smiling.

Top 10 Ways to Prevent a Cold
An ounce of prevention really is worth a pound of cure.

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.

The Things We Say
Learn how some common phrases orignated. Ever wonder why we say the things we do? Check out the origin of some popular sayings.

Laughter the Best Medicine of All
The natural healing power of laughter. Richard Lederer shares the importance of laughter in every day life.

Oh My! Shoefly Pie
How did these pies get their name? The most logical explanation seems to be that the sweet ingredients attracted flies when the pies were cooling. The cooks had to "shoo" the flies away, hence the name shoofly pie.

What Color is Your Tea?
Why going green with tea is a good idea. Why is "green" tea so good for you?

Toothache
Want temporary relief from an aching tooth?

Weather May Be the Wild Card At the Super Bowl
February 1st is big game day! Check out why you may want to grab an umbrella.

Is Your Child Afraid of the Dentist?
Find out how to alleviate your child’s dental fears.

What's so Magical about Mistletoe?
Today, kisses can be exchanged under the mistletoe any time during the holiday season.

Touchdown! Winning Appetizers for the Big Game
Please any football fan with these great appetizers.

The Truth About Processed Foods
Almost 90% of our food budgets go to convenience foods, but what is this doing to our health?

Why Vote on a Tuesday?
What's wrong with Sunday? Ever wonder why we head to the polls on a Tuesday in November?

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

Secret Health Benefits of Garlic
Eating garlic every day may not only keep the vampires away; it may actually improve your health.

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

Wedding Traditions…Where Did They Come From?
If you're planning a winter wedding, you may want to read up on a few of these traditons.

Food Poisoning: An Unwanted Holiday Gift
Don't let the festivities of the holidays make you sick. Learn how to naturally treat a mild case of food poisoning.

Create a Winter Birdhouse
Create a rustic bird house with found items from your home and garden.


Name that Virus!
What are the differences between Cold, Seasonal Flu, and H1N1?

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

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.

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

Dandelion: Friend or Foe?
Are dandelions taking over your lawn? Instead of spraying them, maybe you should pick them.

PhilosoFacts
Don't be afraid to go out on a limb. That's where the fruit is.

Thirsty? Drink This
The perfect dink to beat the heat!

Key Health Benefits of Stretching to Increase Flexibility
Stretching can improve oxygen flow, relax your muscles and improve your posture!

No lie George, here’s a good cherry pie!
Cherries are almost as popular as our first president. But are they nutritious? Do they really help lower cholesterol?

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

Valentine's Trivia
According to legend, a woman who sees a sparrow overhead on Valentine's Day will marry a poor man.

One Potato, Two Potato, Three Potato, Four: The Story of America's Favorite Vegetable
Americans love potatoes, whether it's fried, baked or mashed. They have become one of America's favorite vegetables. In this article, we will get to the roots of the potato, where it came from, and how it made its way onto our plates, and into our hearts.

A Peanut A Day
March is national peanut month. Find out why you should incorporate peanuts into your daily diet.

When Life Gives You Lemons ...
Try These Tasty Lemonade Recipes! Summer time drink recipes to quench your thirst.

Natural Headache Remedies
8 natural remedies that help relieve the pain associated with infrequent headaches.

Outrageous Weather Myths Debunked
Roosters crowing at night, dogs eating grass, pigs gathering straw. Can these things really predict the weather?

Sauerkraut, it’s not just for hot dogs
There are several creative recipes that can be made with Sauerkraut.

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

Need a Holiday?
August has more of them than you think! Just because there are no major holidays in August doesn't mean there is nothing to celebrate.

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

Did you take your vitamin-D today?
It’s hard to say enough about the health benefits of vitamin D—check out the great things it can do for your body!

Plant a Healing Garden this Spring
Herbs are great to grow. They're useful, beneficial, and come in handy.

Is It True That Cows Lie Down When It's About To Rain?
Ever wonder if cows can foretell the weather? Some believe that if cows are lying down rain is on its way. Is this a good method of predicting rain?

Why Does Scratching an Itch Feel Good?
From bug bites, to poison ivy, to allergies - why does scratching make these "itches" better?

Fair Trade Gives People a Fair Chance
Find out how your shopping habits can help someone in a developing country.

Fight Allergies Naturally
Ease the sneeze with these allergy-busting home remedies

Check Us Out!
Farmers' Almanac are comign to a paper, radio station, news show near you.

A Full Buck Moon
July 7, 2009 Learn why many refer to this moon as the full "Buck Moon".

Longtime Farmers’ Almanac Forecaster Resigns
For immediate release: Caleb Weatherbee hands in his resignation.

Personal Pizzas
Quick, easy and a bit untraditional Make personal pizzas with French bread, tomato bagels and even hoagie rolls. It's easy!

Go to Sleep - Naturally
Tips to help you fall asleep naturally, even if the holidays have you all stirred up.

Care to Sit on my Waffle?
Facts behing the naming of waffles. Ever wonder why a waffle is called a "waffle?"

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

Ten Ways to Stay Trim
This Holiday Season Find out how to enjoy those tantalizing treats without packing on the pounds.

What are Ember Days?
In the Farmers' Almanac we list dates for Ember Days. Have you ever wondered what these days are?

Here Come the Leonid Meteors
Circle November 17th on your calendars for an early showing of meteors!

Easy Ways to Pay for the Holidays
Holidays take a toll on your finances? Check out some easy ways to help you pay off your expenses.

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

Salting a Bird’s Tail – Fact or Folklore?
Can you catch a bird by putting salt on its tail? Find out.

What is Earth Day?
April 22 is Earth Day. Ever wonder how and why Earth Day became a holiday of sorts?

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.

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.

Preventing Snoring
There are several at home snoring remedies that may restore harmony to your bedroom.

Moon Illusion: A fun trick to try
How big is the moon really? Check out this family-friendly moon illusion.


Decorations from Nature
Tips on ways to bring the garden to your next party. Fun ways to make your next outdoor gathering more festive.

What are "Best Days"?
You've seen in the Almanac and online, but have you ever wonder what makes some days "best."?

How did that man get in the moon?
We've all heard of the man in the moon, but do you how this legend started?

How Does the Farmers' Almanac Make Its Weather Predictions?
Is it folklore? The groundhog? Radar and computers? Find out how the Almanac makes its amazingly accurate long-range weather predictions.

Best Day to Potty Train?!
Is there such a thing? Check out a new feature in the 2009 Farmers' Almanac.

How Safe is your Food?
We all hope we're feeding our family safe food, but how can we be sure?

Move over fossil fuels...
It’s time for some ingenuity. Did you know algae can be used to make fuel? Check out some pros and cons of a few alternative fuel sources.

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.

Climate Change: Does it affect the Farmers’ Almanac Forecast?
Find out what the Farmers' Almanac weather prognosticator has to say about the secret weather formula.

Grilling Veggies
Tips and ways to use your grill. Bring life to fresh vegetables this summer by grilling them. Learn how here.

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.

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

Leap Year Wedding Proposals
Will you be popping the question this leap day?

Why Do Graduates Wear Robes?
It's graduation season! Check out the colorful history and reason for wearing robes during ceremonies.

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

Columbus's Legacy: I'm Lost!
Sometimes the best discoveries are unintended. Sometimes the best discoveries are unintended.

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.

Christmas Cookies!
Find out how cookies became a Christmas tradition, and then add these recipes to your collection of favorites!

Easy Yet Important Ways to Save Money
From the Farmers’ Almanac Check out some of our timely tips on ways to cut costs.

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.

The Great Pumpkin Raft Race!
Ever try floating a pumpkin? How about floating in a pumpkin? Check out this creative and timely pumpkin paddling race.

Why do we Swear in New Presidents in January?
Ever wonder why January is the time when a new president of the USA takes office?

Indian Winter?
When will spring warm up? Is Mother Nature "fooling" us this spring? When will April get warmer?

Pick the Perfect Pumpkin
How do you know when you've found the right pumpkin for your Jack o'lantern? Check out these hints.

Feed a Fever and Starve a Cold or Vice Versa?
Is there any truth behind this old wives' tale? Find out here.

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

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?

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.

What Is a Light Year?
Want to see the past? It's possible!

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.

How to Prevent Motion Sickness
Tips to make your flight or cruise a lot smoother.

Move Over Hunter's Moon ...
Here comes the "Thankful Moon"

What the Heck is Jicama
There's lots to love about this larger-than life legume!

The Classic Bruise
Black and Blue? Learn why bruises occur and what some natural and easy ways help prevent or minimize bruising.

Pole Vaulting to a Solar Eclipse
First-hand account from Farmers' Almanac Astronomer. Imagine flying in a plane to chase a solar eclipse. That's what Joe Rao our astronomer did. Here's his eclipse review.

Holiday Survival Tips
Instead of letting the holidays send you into a spin, we've pulled together the ultimate survival guide to help eliminate some of the frustrations!

Got a Headache? Try this herbal relief.
Check out this natural cure for common headaches.

Fixed Annuity Facts
The fixed-rate annuity is very similar to a bank CD, but typically pays a higher minimum interest rate and offer greater security.

The Stories Behind Food Names
What did gambling have to do with sandwiches?

Look for the Ploughman in the Sky
Bootes, or the Ploughman, is one of the easisest to spot, but least well-known constellations.

Look -- It's a Shooting Star!
Don't miss one of the year's best meteor showers. The Perseids peak August 12.

Stop and Smell the Roses!
Spring is here. Learn to enjoy it!

What the Heck is a Parsnip?
Get to know this tasty tuber!

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.

Will Snowstorms Win Again?
Perfect Valentine’s Day Weather Poll A few months ago we asked "what your favorite weather storm" was. Now we want to know what your perfect Valentine's Day Weather would be.

Top 5 tips for Driving During Wet Fall Months
Timely tips for wet weather driving.

The ABCs of Mutual Funds
A company may have many different types of shares that come with different conditions and rights.

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.

Will This Winter's Weather Be a Repeat of 1989/90?
Check out the similarities so far . . . The U.S. hasn't seen this cold of a November since 1989. Check out Caleb Weatherbee's overview and comparison.

What is a Blue Moon?
Ever wonder what a Blue Moon is?

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:

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.

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.

The Summer Solstice: Facts and Folklore
The longest day of the year...at least for half of us.

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?

Historic Blizzards
Check out these powerful storms Winter 2008 starts on December 21, but snow has already made its appearance in many places. Read on about some historical storms.

Top Five Foods For Picnics and Cookouts
(And Some Tasty Recipes!) Cook up some fantastic foods this Memorial Day. Check out our favorites here.

Sore Throat Secrets
Stop the pain in your throat by trying some of these home remedies.

Battling Tomato Blight
Don't let your garden get decimated by late blight.

Light Pollution: Are you a culprit?
Learn why the night sky isn't as dark as it used to be.

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

How accurate was the Farmers' Almanac this year?
Remember last winter? The Farmers' Almanac warned that "Shivery is not dead!" And this summer has been an interesting mix of hot, dry conditions. Find out how the Almanac did with its predictions for the 2007 winter and summer.

Timely Tips About Ticks
Tick season is upon us! Find out what you should do if you find a tick on you.

Is Your Love Written in the Stars?
A historical look at astrology. Ever wonder how astronomy and astrology are connected? Learn about how the fate of our ancestors relied on the stars.

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?

8 Weird but Real Weather Terms
Ever see a Green Flash or Dust Devil? Check out our top picks for weird weather terms.

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

Houseplants Anyone Can Grow
You don't need a green thumb to grow these hearty houseplants.

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

Wild Weather Forecasters
Lean how animals can predict the weather. Did you know a cricket can tell you the temperature?

Groundhog vs. Farmers' Almanac:
Will the groundhog agree with the Almanac's preditions? Groundhog Day comes at a time when many are sick of the cold, snowy temperatures. What does the Farmers' Almanac forecast for Groundhog Day and beyond?

How to get the most out of Yard Sales
It's yard/garage sale season. Lean how to find the best bargains.

Save Energy and Money This Winter
Easy to follow tips for a more efficient home.

Quick Dinners
Think you don't have time to cook a good dinner? Think again!

Gowks, April Fish and Other April Fools' Day Lore
April Fools' Day is a day of pranks. Ever wonder why?

Saturday: The Trick to Making Halloween a Real Treat
Why the Farmers' Almanac thinks Saturday is the perfect day for Halloween.

A Thorny Problem
Musk Thistle Plants: How to Control This Prolific Weed How to prevent and get rid of this European import.

Is El Niño a theory or a proven fact?
The Paita sailors, who frequently navigate along the coast in small craft, either to the north or the south of that port, name this countercurrent the current of "El Niño" (the child Jesus) because it has been observed to appear immediately after Christmas.

5 Ways You May Be Inadvertently Hurting the Earth
Find out if your everyday actions may be hurting the earth.

Life, Liberty, and (Iced) Coffee for All!
Submit your Iced Coffee Recipe and Learn Coffee's History Share your best iced coffee recipes with us and learn all about coffee in the U.S.

Top Ten Outdoor Activities for Fall
Ten great reasons to get outside this fall.

Armstrong and Aldrin: The Eagle Has Landed
"One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." Read first-hand accounts of this famous trip to the moon.

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

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

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

Breakfast That Will Stick To Your Ribs
Try these hearty recipes for your weekend breakfast or brunch.

Which Gas-Sipping Scooter is Right for You?
As fuel prices escalate, Americans are joining the rest of the world riding gas-sipping motor scooters.

Is There Life On Mars?
You've heard of the "man on the moon" but what about "man on mars?" Read about the idea of a man on mars here.

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.

Weather Glossary
Ever wonder what an anemometer measures? Or what a dust devil is? Here's a helpful glossary of popular weather terms.

Recipes




Hawaiian Sundae
Try this tasty dessert that's easy to make.

Grilled Lobster
Start your warm summer days with this simple dish


Baked Apple and Carrot Slices
This side dish is great served with pork, ham, or sausages.

Kelle Carter's Sugar Pumpkin Pie
Small Sugar Pumpkin is an heirloom pumpkin dating back to the 1800's. Dependable and easy to grow, it boasts high quality, stringless, thick, sweet flesh that is great for making pies. Organic seeds are available from Seeds of Change at www.seedsofchange.com.

Judys Carrot Cake
I have made this for church suppers. There is hardly any cake left. They always go back for seconds.

Easy Fudge Brownies
These brownies will satisfy the sweet tooth and have you coming back for more.

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.

Spinach Pie
This is one pie you won't feel guilty about eating! A sumptuous and healthy blend of spinach, eggs, and cheese.

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Don't throw away those seeds! They can be turned into a tasty, healthy snack.

Videos

For the Birds: A Healthy, Clay-Straw Home in New Mexico
While 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!

A Healthy House Grows in Brooklyn
Natural Home editor-in-chief Robyn Griggs Lawrence previews the work accomplished on the green show house in Boerum Hill, Brooklyn.

Eco-Friendly Bedding
Make your bedroom healthy and natural.

Products

Maine Gold Maple Syrup- Maple Leaf Bottle
A natural, healthy alternative to sugar. Maine Gold(r) maple syrup has fewer calories than honey, sugar or corn syrup; has zero fat and cholesterol; provides superb flavor in baked goods and marinades; and naturally sweetens fruit, yogurt and your favorite...

Farmers' Almanac Cap
Keep the sun out of your eyes with our new Farmers' Almanac branded baseball cap. Features adjustable, tri-glide buckled closure for easier fitting, with the words "Grow Your Life" embroidered on the back and Farmers' Almanac logo on the front.Comes...

Recipe Book
Keep your favorite recipes in one easy-to-find location. Our three-ring recipe book comes complete with 24 sheets of 4 perforated 4 x 6 recipe cards (four sheets front and back), index tabs for categorizing recipes (breads, salads, seafood, soups, etc.)...

Blog

Working It Out
August 14, 2009 4:56 PM

New Year Resolutions
January 2, 2008 9:54 AM

Living to be Really, Really Old
April 21, 2008 10:00 AM

Those Darn Ants
July 28, 2008 2:55 PM

Sweet and yet healthy
May 8, 2007 3:16 PM

Apple A Day
October 8, 2008 12:02 PM


Strawberry Stats
March 31, 2006 8:34 AM


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

Tree-Planting Tips
June 13, 2007 10:38 AM

Fall Lawn Care
September 22, 2005 9:03 AM

A New Light On Bulbs
February 27, 2008 12:29 PM

PLOWING ALONG
August 11, 2009 1:04 PM

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

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


Easy Ways to "Greenify" Your Home
June 30, 2008 12:15 AM

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

Dark Enough Mornings For You?
October 27, 2009 8:13 AM

Poinsettia Plants
December 5, 2007 11:56 AM

New Website … a Beautiful Thing.
August 13, 2007 10:41 AM


Farm Aid Blog Post #2
September 30, 2006 12:20 PM

We never make a mistake?!
January 15, 2008 4:15 PM

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


Do you have Wild Neighbors?
April 20, 2009 11:09 AM

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

Go to Sleep - Naturally
August 1, 2006 9:17 AM

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

Gardening Made easy
March 17, 2009 3:25 PM

A Billion Dollar Dilemma
January 9, 2009 2:55 PM

Abe Lincoln Day
August 22, 2007 10:30 AM

Leave the Stuffing to the Turkey
November 16, 2009 8:57 AM

Sharing and Caring
October 10, 2008 4:08 PM

Signs of Rain
August 17, 2005 11:35 AM

Winter Wild Bird Care
February 22, 2006 8:36 AM

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

Record Cold Temps
January 28, 2008 7:57 AM


Have you checked it out yet?
August 24, 2008 6:57 PM

Flag Flying Trivia
June 12, 2009 12:53 PM


Groundhog Day
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This is NOT about Vomit
July 13, 2009 11:53 AM

Is it THAT Time Again?!!
August 21, 2009 9:50 AM


50th Wedding Anniversary Ideas
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What’s a Halleck?
June 5, 2007 11:29 AM

Happy New Year!
December 30, 2008 9:47 PM

The Poor Man’s Fertilizer
January 29, 2008 9:08 AM

Farm Aid 2006 - Great Balls of Fire!
September 30, 2006 8:23 PM

Ice Storm in Kentucky
March 3, 2009 10:13 AM


Make Moving Easier on Yourself
July 18, 2005 10:19 AM

Back to the Farm
September 12, 2006 12:00 AM


Spring Forward
March 7, 2008 11:10 AM



Why Vote on a Tuesday
October 30, 2009 3:40 PM

The Last Great Race on Earth
March 5, 2009 7:30 PM

Gift Ideas for Those Away From Home
August 11, 2006 11:46 AM

Warming Spices
February 1, 2006 2:33 PM

New Jersey - Winter Wonderland
November 19, 2007 2:53 PM

Do Not Open Until February 29, 2008
February 28, 2008 8:41 PM

Hurricanes
September 2, 2008 3:00 PM

Getting Rid of Ants
March 28, 2008 4:04 PM

An Ant Invasion
April 1, 2008 11:52 AM

March - Best and Worst
March 6, 2008 9:34 AM

The Importance of Indoor Air Quality
August 21, 2008 9:47 AM


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


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

A Full Corn Day
September 4, 2009 12:04 PM

Thanksgiving Traditions
November 16, 2007 2:47 PM

Are you Bissextile?
January 25, 2008 12:53 PM

10 Signs of a Hard Winter
November 8, 2006 10:02 AM

Punxsutawney Phil says…
February 2, 2007 11:06 AM

A Day to Remember
November 11, 2008 1:43 PM


Phil Agrees - 6 More Weeks of Winter
February 2, 2009 10:12 AM


Love is spelled S-N-O-W
February 26, 2008 10:53 AM

Winter As It Should Be
December 22, 2008 5:50 PM

Farmers’ Almanac TV
August 14, 2007 9:35 AM

Farm Aid 2006 - Willie Nelson
September 30, 2006 11:09 PM


Tick Alert
July 21, 2008 9:45 AM

Friday The 13th
February 13, 2009 11:08 AM

Stop The Traffic! Frogs are Crossing!
February 19, 2008 2:46 PM

Labor Day - Already?!
August 28, 2008 11:44 AM

Caterpillars and a Rough Winter
October 2, 2007 12:07 PM

Storm Stories
December 13, 2006 8:25 AM

Pests and Backyard Chickens
March 25, 2009 9:00 AM

The Snow “Dance”
January 15, 2008 10:13 AM

Using Wood to Keep Warm
February 6, 2009 12:30 PM

Ice Storm of 2008 - Blizzards
December 15, 2008 11:04 AM

Spiders and Winter Weather
August 17, 2007 11:54 AM

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


Full Moon Contest
September 25, 2009 9:12 AM


Snowy, Freezy, Nuts
December 17, 2008 2:02 PM

Removing Wax From Carpet
April 19, 2006 7:58 PM

Winter and the Persimmon Seed
October 12, 2009 12:58 PM

North Star
November 8, 2007 10:54 AM

Halt the Holiday Hustle
November 26, 2007 10:44 AM

Beets Again?
June 18, 2009 11:00 AM

Hilo, Hawaii
March 10, 2009 10:16 AM

What's in a name?
August 28, 2008 4:32 PM

Going Green to Save Green
August 7, 2008 1:48 PM

Less Stress at Christmas
November 28, 2007 1:37 PM

Buried Head First - A Matter of Survival
February 22, 2008 10:36 AM

Heating With Wood
July 22, 2008 1:16 PM

Blog Action Day
October 15, 2007 4:45 PM

Once a Month Household Chores
August 6, 2006 4:20 PM



Living Life Better
June 25, 2008 2:03 PM

Can you predict the weather?
September 3, 2008 1:34 PM

Planting a Strawberry Pyramid
March 29, 2006 4:30 PM

Rainbows
July 2, 2008 3:13 PM

Front Page News
September 11, 2007 5:02 PM

October Fun
October 11, 2007 10:35 AM

20 Signs of a Hard Winter
August 26, 2008 1:17 PM

Butterfly Garden
July 19, 2006 7:56 AM

How to Pick the Pefect Pumpkin
October 19, 2009 11:16 AM

Christmas In July
July 17, 2008 2:49 PM

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

Keeping Roosters Quiet
November 18, 2009 8:47 AM

The Big Freeze and Pipes
January 15, 2009 11:42 AM

Fall - Apples - Pies
September 27, 2007 10:01 AM



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


Backyard Chickens Demystified!
June 26, 2009 3:22 PM

Get Organized on a Budget
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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,...

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