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Fire Cider

How to Make Fire Cider

Fire cider boosts your health with herbs stewed in apple cider vinegar. See how to make this...
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Best Apples for Baking and Cooking

Not all apples are ideal for cooking! Below is a chart with some of the best apples for baking and...
Fruitcake Recipe

Warning: It’s Fruitcake Season!

Soon they will be upon us— hundreds of them. Sodden with alcohol, their massive bodies bulging with...
Seed Catalogs

How Long Do Seeds Last?

How long do garden seeds last? How do you tell if your old seeds are still good? Let’s find out!...
Prime Rib

Quick Tips on Roasting Meat

Learn how to roast meat the right way so that it is as tender and juicy as possible. These seven...
Stir-Fry Recipe

Stir-Fry Recipe With Bone Broth

Here’s one of my favorite Stir-Fry recipes using bone broth. It’s good for you and good tasting!...
Winter Squash Birds

Winter Squash (and Pumpkin): Cold-Weather Comfort

Nothing speaks of fall and winter like the appearance of winter squashes and pumpkins in stores,...
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How To Make Sweet Potato Pie Recipe

Making sweet potato pie is a piece of cake, er, pie! Here are simple step-by-step instructions on...
One-Dish Meals

One-Dish Dinner Recipes

One-dish recipes are perfect when you want a solid family dinner but may not have the time for a...
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How to Lay Out a Vegetable Garden

Learn how to lay out a vegetable garden for your space and the plants you want to grow—from super-...
Cherry Tomatoes

Kitchen Garden Plants: Vegetables for Containers and Small Spaces

When you are looking for plants for a kitchen garden, especially for containers, keep an eye out...
Kale in Bowl

Kale Recipes

Kale is added to recipes for good reason. Much like its well-loved cousin, spinach, kale is a very...
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Homemade Mixtures Can Spice Up Beans and Lentils

When I hear the statement, “When people can’t afford pork or beef, they move to chicken.” I always...
Irish Stew

Best St. Patrick's Day Recipes

A selection of our favorite St. Patrick’s Day recipes—including soda bread, corned beef and cabbage...
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Choosing a Location for Your New Vegetable Beds

Whether you’re starting a new vegetable garden or extending an existing one, take time to choose...
Allie Leafy Harvest

Vegetable Garden Planner Review: Allie W.

See Allie’s beautiful garden go from plan to plenty!  Here’s her review of the Almanac Vegetable...
Herbs in Bowl

Herb Recipes: Cooking with Fresh Herbs

Those of us with herb gardens are eager to start trying easy, healthy recipes that include herbs!...
Vegetable Gardens

Over 20 Vegetable Garden Layout Ideas

Here are over 20 free vegetable garden layout ideas—including backyard gardens, square-foot gardens...
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Garden Plan for Vegetables that Grow in Partial Shade

Not all of us are blessed with a sunny gardening space! Gardeners with more shade than sun need to...
Tomatoes for Kitchen Garden

What to Grow in a Kitchen Garden

Kitchen gardens are making a comeback! We all want the freshest and most nutritious, flavorful food...
Kitchen Garden

Kitchen Garden Layouts (Potager)

Dreaming of a kitchen garden—and accessing the freshest veggies and herbs easily? Here are six...
Greg's Garden

Vegetable Garden Planner Reviews: Greg M.

Greg grew most of his family’s food for the year in his backyard garden, building raised beds out...
Christine's Garden

Vegetable Garden Planner Reviews: Christine G.

The garden planner review by Christine highlights the edible flowers that can be mixed into the...
Lisa's Garden

Vegetable Garden Planner Reviews: Lisa M.

It’s hard to capture how the Garden Planner makes a difference, but beginner gardener Lisa M....
Raised Bed Container Garden With Tomatoes

Best Garden Planner: Customer Reviews | Testimonials

See how our Almanac readers have used the Garden Planner to create wonderful gardens! From raised...
Vegetables for Companion Planting

Companion Planting Chart for Vegetables

Find out which vegetables should and shouldn’t be planted together with our companion planting...
Chocolate Birthday Cake

Birthday Cake Recipes: Easy, Beautiful, Tested!

It takes just two to make a birthday party—two people and a cake! Here are five triple-tested, ...
'Blueberries Glaze' Blueberries

Dwarf and Mini Vegetables for Containers

Join the move towards minimalism! Mini- and dwarf vegetables provide hefty harvests from small pots...
Heart Pies

Valentine's Day Dessert Recipes

Around Valentine’s Day, the aromas of chocolate, flowers, and love linger in the air! Whip up a...
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How to Grow Onions From Sowing to Harvest

Onions are a must-grow vegetable! Why? Where to begin? To start, onions are very easy to grow and...
Butternut Squash Dip

Time for Super Bowl Dip Recipes!

Are you ready to break out some delicious Super Bowl dip recipes for the big day? Scoop up classic ...
Bacon Sausage Chili

Ready for Game Day Food?

Get ready for game day food! Whether you’re kicking back at home or bringing a potluck dish to a...
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10 Tips to Maximize the Yield of Your Garden Harvest

This year, let’s harvest even more from our vegetable gardens! But just what are the most effective...
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Most Cost-Effective Vegetables for Your Garden

Interested in which vegetable crops are most cost-effective for your home garden? Growing crops...
Blueberry Sour Cream Pancakes

Best Homemade Pancake Recipes

Some of the best homemade pancake recipes are also the simplest. All on one page, find our best...
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10 Easy Vegetables to Grow From Seed

Tired of growing the same varieties of veggies year after year? To diversify (and hone your skills...
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Building Trellises and Supports for Climbing Vegetables

If you’re growing climbing peas, beans, cucumbers, or other vining plants, you’ll need to build...
When to Start Seeds

When to Start Seeds: Not Too Early!

The seeds are rolling in, and if you are as eager to get the garden party started as I am, it is...
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Vegetable Garden Planner Reviews: Angela F.

You don’t have to be a pro to make great use of our tool! Here’s a review of the Almanac Garden...
Christine Garden Plan

Vegetable Garden Planner Review: Christine

Enjoy this real customer review—and great garden photos—of the Almanac Vegetable Garden Planner! As...
Kale Salad

10 Salads That Are Hearty and Healthy

Announcing ten salad recipes that highlight fresh fruit and vegetables, great grains, and healthy...
Vegetable Basket

10 Tips for Beginner Gardeners

Want to start your first vegetable garden? How hard can it be? Just stick a few seeds in the ground...

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