Quick Reference Flower Moon 2026 (Blue Moon): Sunday, May 31, 2026 Peak illumination: 4:45 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (8:45 UTC) Moon sign: Sagittarius (9 degrees), with the Sun in Gemini (9 degrees) First May full Moon: Friday, May 1, 2026 at 1:23 p.m. EDT in Scorpio Why “Blue Moon”: May 2026 carries two full Moons

Ever hear the expression “tell it to the bees?” Learn what it means, as well as other interesting lore and legends about honey bees. Honey Bee Lore and Legends  The value of honey bees has been recognized for millennia. In ancient Egypt, bees were believed to have been formed from the tears of the sun

Quick Reference April Full Moon: the Pink Moon, the first full Moon of spring 2026 Pink Moon: Wednesday, April 1, 2026, peaking 3:12 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time 2027 Pink Moon: Tuesday, April 20, 2027 (next April full Moon) Rule: the first (and usually only) full Moon of April Why “Pink”: named for the early-spring bloom

Long before refrigeration, farm families had to figure out how to keep summer eggs eatable through the winter. Hens laid heavily in spring and summer, then nearly nothing through the short days of December and January. The solution was water glassing: a simple brine of pickling lime and water that sealed the shell pores and

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Lewiston, ME: Astronomically speaking, summer officially begins on June 20, 2025 with the summer solstice, but according to the Farmers’ Almanac Summer Weather Forecast, temperatures may rise before then. Excessive Heat Warning The Farmers’ Almanac forecasts warmer-than-average summer weather for most of the nation, warning that “The Heat is On!” This is not

Quick Reference: Birth Month Herbs at a Glance Twelve herbs, one for each birth month, with the trait the herb is tied to and the zodiac pair it bridges. January (Capricorn-Aquarius): Peppermint, for clarity and a winter pick-me-up. February (Aquarius-Pisces): Fennel, for courage, protection, and rebirth. March (Pisces-Aries): Sage, for wisdom and purification. April (Aries-Taurus):

Most grocery staples can be frozen for months if you do it right. Eggs surprise people; yes, they freeze (with a small trick). Milk, butter, cheese, and bread all freeze well with the right method. Here is the breakdown by ingredient. Quick Reference Eggs: never freeze whole in the shell (they crack). Crack into a

Last year, a rare “double brood” of cicadas emerged for the first time in 200 years. But how about this year? When are cicadas coming back? Will one or two broods emerge, and what does this mean for your gardens? How many US states will be affected, and, most importantly, how can you minimize the

Quick Reference Worm Moon 2026: Tuesday, March 3, 2026 Peak illumination: 6:38 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (3:38 a.m. Pacific, 11:38 UTC) Moon sign at peak: Virgo (13 degrees) Sun sign at peak: Pisces Notable event: total lunar eclipse on the Virgo to Pisces axis Best viewing: the pre-dawn hours of Tuesday, March 3, 2026, across

Editor Emeritus Peter Geiger shares how to remove deadly nightshade (belladonna) from your property. Plus, edible nightshade plants like tomatoes and potatoes that you may want to avoid eating and why.