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.

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

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

Helpful Herbal Hints
Drying herbs can be done with these simple steps.

Make Your Own Herbal Vinegar
Easy and Tasty Suggestions Tired of just plain vinegar? Looking for some good reasons to plant herbs? Check out these easy ways to make herbal vinegar.

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.

Make Your Own Tea
Next time you're in the mood for a cup of hot or cold tea, why not head to your garden? Herbal teas can be mad from herbs grown in your backyard or patio.

Bringing Herbs Indoors
If your area has not had a killing frost yet, you may still have time to bring your herbs indoor for year-round fresh ingredients.

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

Fresh From the Farmers’ Almanac Kitchen: Recipes From the Garden
Try these great recipes for summer fresh vegetables and herbs.

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.

If You are Missing an Ingredient
Emergency Kitchen Substitutions It never seems to fail. You are preparing a special family dinner and you forgot to pick up a necessary ingredient. Don't fret. There are ways around it.

A Full PINK Moon?!
You've heard of a "blue" moon but what is a "pink" moon?

A Pillow Can Ease Your Headache Pain
With this easy-to-make pillow, you can rest your weary head and ease the pain of a headache.

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

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.

Have you Exercised your Senses Lately
Tune into life's simple pleasures by exercising your senses. Learn how here.

Plant for Taste
Looking for something else to grow and eat besides vegetables? Consider adding flowers to your list of potential snacks, or as additions to your salad bowl. Here are a few tips and rules for your health, when it comes to munching on flower blossoms.

Spinach Balls
These spinach balls make great appetizers for your next party.

Ripe Olive Salad
This olive mix will kick up any holiday meal!

Peach Melba

Spotlight on Herbs: Basil
Basil is an annual herb belonging to the mint family.

Spotlight on Herbs: Dill
Dill is a popular annual herb that is a logical choice for use with fish, egg dishes, and more!

Spotlight on Herbs: Catnip
Learn some practical uses for the herb Catnip.

Spotlight on Herbs: Rosemary
Rosemary is a shrub that's a member of the mint family and is commonly found growing near the ocean.

Herb Mixtures & Spicy Blends
Intro by Maggie Oster and more than 100 recipes from herb shops and herb farms across North America. From herbal teas to common seasonings, from no-salt blends to spicy ethnic mixes, this book offers easy recipes for delicious, healthful eating....

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...

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 paper back yields more than 700 pearls of...

Harvesting and Drying Herbs
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Gardener’s Soap Recipe
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April Full Moon
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Tummy Ache Tea to the Rescue
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Full Moon…. What Happens?
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Have you checked it out yet?
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Healing Power of Marigold
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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...