Making Toothpaste

Who Invented Peanut Butter?
March is peanut month! Check out some interesting facts about the inventor of one of the most popular peanut products around - peanut butter!

Pumpkins for Health!
Why eat pumpkins? Few calories, lots of iron, protein, calcium and more.

Homemade Air Freshener Can Freshen up the Holidays
Here is an easy-to-make air freshener that's also a perfect homemade gift.

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.

Easy Ways to Preserve our Earth
We can all do something to help preserve our earth. It doesn't have to be difficult.

Secret Ingredients for Better Tasting Dishes
Almanac Approved!

Tips to reduce and avoid Holiday Stress
Holidays can be busy and stressful enough. Here are some tips for relaxing and enjoying the holidays without overextending ourselves.

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.

Helpful Holiday Hints
To make Thanksgiving more memborable The holidays can be a crazy time of year. Check out some of our favorite helpful hints for ways to make this holiday better.

Don't Throw It Away!

Top Ten Favorite Holiday Treats
From the Farmers' Almanac Looking for some fantastic holiday treats to bake or give away as gifts? Check out our Top Ten Favorite recipes here.

Make Your Own Valentine Candy
Candied Cherries Looking for something sweet for your sweetie? Check out this homemade, easy treat.

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.

Must-Know Kitchen Tips
To Hang on the Fridge Useful tips for in and around the kitchen, from the Farmers' Almanac.

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

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.

Apple Cider Recipes

Pear Sauce (for Pumpkin- Pear Pie)

Angel Biscuits

Mayonnaise

Sour Cream

White Bread
This will remind you of Grandma's homemade bread, but you'll be making it!

Peppermint Patties
A dish of homemade candy is a true gesture of hospitality.

Homemade Hot Chocolate

Homemade Pesto Sauce - The Garden Girl
Patti uses fresh basil from her garden as she demonstrates her favorite pesto sauce recipe.

Recipe: Garden Girl Salad
What's in a Garden Girl Salad? Patti shows us these simple steps to creating a delicious salad with ingredients anyone can grow in a home garden.

Rooster "Pie Birds"
Who can resist the warm, rich tastes of a homemade chicken pot pie? Large chunks of chicken and vegetables, in a light,crisp crust. This is sure to be a family favorite. Start a family tradition by including a...

Flavors of Fall Recipe Book
Colorful leaves, apples, cider . . . celebrate the best fall with this enchanting book! Flavors of Fall is filed with irresistible recipes and clever tips to help you enjoy the autumn season. Try making halftime cheese ball, autumn apple...

Recycling Tips for the Kitchen
August 24, 2005 8:50 AM

Gardener’s Soap Recipe
June 21, 2006 8:04 AM

Pruning the Vineyard with the Pros
February 23, 2006 4:17 PM

Hearts from the Hearth
February 10, 2006 8:28 AM

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

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