Saffron, often referred to as “red gold,” is a spice that has dazzled the world with its amazing flavor and vibrant color. Harvesting your own saffron spice is a journey filled with tradition and a deep connection to nature. In this article, we’ll explore the delicate process of harvesting, step by step, from the saffron

A wide variety of extreme weather conditions made summer 2023 one of most unusual summers across the United States in years. In case you weren’t keeping score, let’s do a quick review. Hurricanes From mid-August through mid-September, we saw three remarkable and impactful hurricanes: Hilary, Idalia, and Lee. Tornadoes With 92 confirmed tornadoes, July saw

Cauliflower can be temperamental but the best way to grow cauliflower is to plant it in the spring or fall, when temperatures don’t get too hot. Here’s some great tips on ways to grow cauliflower: Getting Started: Two Methods 1) Starting Seeds Indoors & Transplanting Note: Transplants work best but can be direct seeded. (See

In 2007, we published an article listing the Top 11 Most Memorable Weather Events, which evolved from two similar articles on extreme weather published in 1999 and 2001. Since we are now nearly a quarter of a way through the 21st Century, we thought we would augment the list with 10 more extreme weather events

As cooler breezes blow, trees burst with fiery colors, and nights get longer, you may ask yourself, “What great things may come with this new season?” Occurring one week after the equinox, September’s Full Harvest Moon will be the first full Moon of fall, the fourth supermoon in a row, and the last supermoon of

Ever experienced a UFO sighting? New information about unidentified flying objects or unidentified arial phenomena (UAPs) may be making you wonder! But before you call the local authorities be sure to review the list below and put your mind at ease! Bright planets, strange clouds, and aircraft lights can look otherworldly at times! As it

On Saturday, October 14, 2023 an annular solar eclipse—better known as a Ring Of Fire—will occur within a path that stretches from the north Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean. Just 125 miles wide, that path will move through Oregon, California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas before striking Central and South America.

Full Moons are known to be the most intense periods of time that bring up intense emotions such as passion and irritability. They many inspire pivotal moments, breakthroughs, and breakdowns. To assist you in navigating these phases, renowned astrologer Kyle Thomas curates monthly Full Moon horoscopes exclusively for Farmers’ Almanac readers! See excerpts as well

Lewiston, ME: At a time when information sources may be questionable, a two-century-year-old publication returns with many of life’s answers: Farmers’ Almanac 2024. Generations of readers turn to the Farmers’ Almanac for valuable gardening advice, extended weather forecasts, fishing tips, and helpful bits of wisdom that get better with time. This year’s edition features an expanded

Full Moon names have an intriguing history that traces back to the rich traditions of Native American tribes in North America. These tribes had a unique way of honoring the changing seasons by assigning special names to each full Moon. These Full Moon names captured the essence of an entire month. While there might have