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Articles

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

Relief from Dandruff
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.

The Year of No Summer
In prolonged human suffering, no other disaster in New England in history matched the frigid summer of 1816, the coldest in American annals. To this day, no accurate record exists as to the number who perished, or what the financial loss might have been in a winter that lasted from November of 1815 until April 1817. No other event, other than the Gold Rush of 1849, had as much impact upon westward migration as did the "Year of No Summer."

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.

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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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

Slow Cooking: Hints and Recipes for the Crock Pot
Dinner is never easier than when you use the crock pot. Get helpful hints and great recipes here.

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

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.

Toothache
Want temporary relief from an aching tooth?

Winning Apple Pie Recipes
Farmers' Almanac readers elected Apple Pie as America's Dessert. Now check out our top three winning recipes for this tasty pie.

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.

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.

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

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

Contest Winners Set Sail
Farmers' Almanac Winners Report In Grand prize winners of the Farmers' Almanac's Worst Wedding Weather Contest just returned from their prize-winning cruise.

Natural Ways to Keep Bugs Away!
Summer is such a wonderful time, but those mosquitoes can really be a pain. Learn how to naturally keep them away.

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

8 Smarter Ways to Use Your Microwave
Find out how to make your microwave work for you.

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

Cook More Efficiently
Get a Second Meal Out of One 6 tips for saving time in the kitchen

Gingersnaps Galore
With a few gingersnap cookies, you can turn ordinary pancakes, muffins and other foods into festive holiday treats with the wonderful gingersnap flavor.

Collard Greens
Want a prosperous new year? Try eating collard greens this New Year’s Day.

Perfect Father's Day Foods
Treat dad to a special dinner or lunch. Check out these delicious dad-approved recipes.

Poll Results: Pizza Wins by a Landslide!
You cast your votes, and pizza takes the title of favorite all-American dinner.

Dinner In a Flash
Think you don't have time to cook a good dinner? Think again!

Squash Season
Winter squash are in abundance during autumn. Try these recipes for your next meal or holiday parties.

6 Tasty Treats for Trick-or-Treaters
Are you haunted by what to serve at your Halloween party? No need to fear--try these ghastly goodies!

Extreme Weather Stories
Hurricanes, Tornadoes, and Thunderstorms Did hail wreck your car? Wonder why hurricanes form? Do you live in an area prone to twisters? Check out this informative and interesting story about extreme weather conditions.

Recipes


Crackly Gingersnaps
These cookies are a real treat.




Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas
Mild, but very tasty chicken Enchilada dish is surprisingly quick to assemble.


Crunchy, Munchy Chicken
This chicken dish is a winner.



American Pizza (Italian Pie)
You can make hot, fresh pizza just like the professionals do!


Stuffed Jalapeno Peppers
Jalapeno pepper halves are stuffed with cheese and sausage. You will love this spicy appetizer treat!



Butter Cookies
Bake these traditional favorites and watch the family come running!

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Sausage Pinwheels

Holiday Cheese Ball
Give your holiday cheeseball a zesty new flavor by adding some of your own favorite spices, nuts, meats and more.

Blue Cheese Party Ball
This is a wonderful cheese ball. It is very easy to make and simply delicious!


Banana Scallops
Here's a new twist on an ordinary banana!



Old-Fashioned Strawberry Shortcake
Get some fresh strawberries and treat yourself to something very special.



Eggnog Snickerdoodles
Easy, yummy, holiday cookie.




Mashed Potato Refrigerator Rolls
These refrigerator rolls can be made with leftover mashed potatoes. After the dough is made, shape rolls into a variety of styles.

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

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


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.

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Orange Pecans


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Sweet and Spicy Sauce

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Date Nut Cake Roll

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Rocky Roads

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Hobo Bread

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Peanut Butter Bread

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Angel Biscuits

Smoked Chicken Roll Ups
Dinner in a hurry can be as simple as rolling up a tortilla.

Videos

Pickin' Parlor
Meet the man behind the sound of some of music's greatest guitar players, as we dropped in for a visit at Randy Wood's Pickin' Parlor.

Astronomer's Notebook: Meteor Showers
Learn more about these pieces of cosmic debris that periodically enter the Earth's atmosphere.

Weather Chatter

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


Weed Proof Your Garden
June 9, 2008 10:08 AM

Historical Weather Source
August 16, 2007 2:36 PM


Blog

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

Let the Games Begin
September 5, 2005 12:09 PM


Butterfly Garden
July 19, 2006 7:56 AM

Blogging From Farm Aid - Post #1
September 29, 2006 12:24 PM


The National Show
April 12, 2006 8:58 PM




Keeping Mosquitoes at Bay
July 14, 2006 11:56 AM