If you grew up near the coast, there's a good chance you've heard this old bit of advice: Never eat...

The first genuinely cold morning of fall can bring an unwelcome surprise before you even leave the driveway: the tire-pressure...

You expect the maples to turn yellow in October. The pine beside the driveway? Not so much. So when an...

The first frost changes how the yard feels. Mosquitoes are mostly gone. The grass has slowed down. You’re outside in...

A pumpkin lies smashed beside Ichabod Crane’s hat. The rider who chased him through the dark has vanished, and Ichabod...

You're outside on a fall evening when something unusual catches your eye. Hundreds of birds are gathering overhead, then hundreds...

Many people take down their bird feeders when fall arrives because they worry birds won't migrate. But that's usually unnecessary. Here's when to keep feeding—and the few times your feeders really should come down.

Discover 10 old-time October weather sayings, where they came from, and the surprising weather, animal, and seasonal observations behind them.

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Quince is one of those fruits that can make you wonder if you bought it too soon. It looks a...