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5 Secrets to Spice Up Your Gardens
Want to try something new in the garden this year? Check out these ideas that will add a little pizazz to your gardens.

8 Fun Ways to Hook Kids on Fishing
Fishing season is here. Take the kids and instill in them a love for the outdoors. Here are some tips on ways to get started.

Cure for Kids' Cabin Fever
Entertain your children with these fun indoor garden activities.

10 Ways to Bring Your Family Closer Together
Here are some tried and true activities that will put smiles on your kids’ faces because they get to have fun with their parents!

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

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

A Gardener's Guide to Frost
How to predict when it's coming and what to do about it It's fall. Temperatures begin to cool down, but your gardens still look so nice. How do you know when frost may hit ? Learn the signs and precautions you should take.

Stormy End to October?
Weather forecast for the rest of the month. Will the kids be cold and wet this Halloween? Get the forecast now.

Getting Rid of Slugs and Snails
Are slugs and snails attacking your gardens? Rid your garden of these pests naturally and easily with some tips from the Farmers' Almanac.

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

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.

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

Got a Cut? Reach for the Onions.
Natural Remedies for Cuts and Bruises. The summer season is just about here. Schools are out, kids are outside, and cuts and bruises become more prevalent. Here are a few ways to help these cuts heal quicker and more naturally:

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

Putting plastic snakes to work
A few good uses for plastic snakes that may have not crossed your mind. Read More

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

Top 10 reasons to cut your own tree
Want to gather the family and cut down your own tree?

The Legends and Lore of Valentine's Day
Ever wondered how the Valentines Day tradition started?

A Sugar Lesson for Sweet Cooking
Before you whip up that special dessert, keep in mind that granulated white sugar differs in size, as well as use in the kitchen.

Got Dandruff? Grab a lime!
Natural ways to moisturize your scalp. Getting relief from dandruff can be hard at times. Below are a few home remedies that may help an often embarrassing condition.

Bursitis
Symptoms can vary from an ache and stiffness in the local area of the joint, to a burning that surrounds the whole joint around the inflamed bursa.

What is a Bone Spur?
The bone spur problem can be extremely painful and my appear in any location in the body.

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.

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.

Think times have changed? Check this out.
Children complaining about strict rules? Check out these strict guidelines from the 1960s!

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.

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

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

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

Easter Candy Everywhere
Did the Easter Bunny leave lots of goodies in baskets? Check out some sweet statistics on Easter candy.

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

Why a birthday cake? Why candles?
Birthday traditions revealed. Learn the history behind birthday parties as well as where some birthday traditions come from.

Test Your Food Trivia
Strange but true food facts. See how many you know.

The BEES of War
Did you know that bees were once used as weapons in many wars?

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.

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

Favorite Fall Flowers
Don't let the end of summer stop your gardening. Get ideas on what to plant now as fall gets closer and closer.

Celebrate Grandparents September 7
Sunday, September 7 is Grandparents' Day. Take time to show grandparents how much they are loved.

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

Sensational Super Bowl Soups and Sandwiches
Football fans will cheer when you serve these great soups and sandwiches.

Top 10 Things to Do Now for a Better Garden Later
April gardening tips Spring is here. Get your garden in shape now!

DO Try This At Home
Useful Household Hints Burnt popcorn? Scuff marks? Dusting shortcuts? Check out some top tips from the Farmers' Almanac.

Grow Your Own Bouquets
Learn how to grow your own flowers for beautiful bouquets.

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

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

Rain, Rain, Go Away ...
Making the Most of a Wet Summer Don't let wet weather keep you out of the garden this summer!

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

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

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

Remembering the Perfect Storm
The Halloween Nor'easter of 1991 has been immortalized in print and on film. But what made this storm so "perfect"?

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.

Six Fun Things to do in July
July is a fun time for many things. Check out our top six picks here.

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

A Community Garden - A Nice Place to Grow
A good way to share your gardening interests is to participate in a community garden. Here is how it works.

5 Budget-Friendly Picks for Summer Getaways
5 top picks for fun but inexpensive summer getaways.

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

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

Creating a Community Garden
Creating a community garden is a fun way to get to know your neighbors. Here are a few things you may want to think about before you dig.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

Warm Up with Hearty Fall Soups
Save money and eat well. Soups are a great option for dinners and lunches. Check out fall favorites.

Why Rake Leaves?
Every autumn, we spend hours raking leaves, but is there really a good reason behind it?

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

6 Weird Uses for the Farmers' Almanac
Think people only consult the Farmers' Almanac for the weather? Think again.

Why is the Sun up so early on June 14th?
Earliest sunrise this year. Did you know that on June 14th the Sun will rise earliest ever this year? Find out why here.

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

Thanksgiving Traditions to Treasure
Meaningful traditions you can incorporate into to your family's Thanksgiving celebration.

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

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

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.

Happy Holiday Home Entertaining
Check out these tips for planning a successful holiday party.

Wedding Contest Results?!
Winners, Lore, and More! Farmers' Almanac Worst Wedding Weather Contest voting is over. Learn how our Top Ten campaigned for the most votes, and when the winning couple will be announced.

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.

What the Pilgrims Really Ate
The "traditional" Thanksgiving meal is hardly traditional, unless you serve wild turkey, venison, and flint corn.

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

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

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

Fun Bugs?!!
Is there such a thing? Fun bugs? Check out some interesting bugs that might make for a fun day of exploration.

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

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.

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

Top Ten Best Outdoor Wedding Cities
Wedding season is here. More weddings happen between May and October than any other time of year. Check out where the best outdoor wedding cities are.

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!

How to Keep Pests out of your Garden, Naturally.
Learn how to naturally discourage deer, slugs, moles, and other pests from visiting your garden.

Recipes

Southwest Seasoning
Make your own flavorful Southwest Seasoning to use in your favorite dishes.

Stick Candy
You have to try this homemade Christmas treat!

Candied Yams
Candied sweet potatoes are especially good with roasted turkey, and this recipe is extra good.



New England Clam Chowder
Scrumptious fresh clams, hearty potatoes and creamery butter, this classic may sweep your taste buds out to sea.

Orange Cake
I am not much of a dessert eater, but this is one of my favorites to make and to bring to someone as a gift.




Thanksgiving Yams with Topping
Kids will love this dish (and so will you).

Pumpkin Pancakes
This is a fun and different breakfast that all the kids will enjoy.

Blog


Working It Out
August 14, 2009 4:56 PM


Slugs!
June 12, 2007 7:41 AM


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


Tips for Weeding
June 19, 2007 10:55 AM

Lady Bugs
April 2, 2008 10:39 AM

It’s Ok to be Bored!
July 15, 2008 12:26 PM

Thanksgiving Traditions
November 16, 2007 2:47 PM

The Weather in Idaho
February 8, 2007 12:02 PM

Halloween Fun
November 4, 2009 9:56 AM

Growing Out of Poverty
October 15, 2008 9:39 AM



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


Getting Started on the Farm
May 15, 2009 8:00 AM

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

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


The Spirit of America
September 28, 2009 3:30 PM

Historical Weather Source
August 16, 2007 2:36 PM


New Face of the FFA - City Folk
November 16, 2006 9:55 AM


Christmas Guilt
December 2, 2008 10:56 AM

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

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

Make a Tradition Today
December 11, 2008 5:51 PM

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


Butterfly Garden
July 19, 2006 7:56 AM

A Halloween Legend
October 30, 2007 11:19 AM


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

An Escape from the Noise
August 31, 2007 9:44 AM

Gardening Made easy
March 17, 2009 3:25 PM

How to De-Stress the Holidays
November 17, 2006 10:48 AM

25 Random Things
February 17, 2009 1:47 PM


Frostbite Symptoms and Prevention
February 6, 2007 10:10 AM



Healing Power of Marigold
July 29, 2008 2:52 PM

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

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