What do pumpkins have to do with freckles and snakebites? What state grows the most pumpkins annually? We have the answers!
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Here is a common question this time of year. There is an old folklore about caterpillars. What does the coloring of a woolly bear mean? I have seen some where they are mostly brown. Does this mean a hard and snowy winter in the East? Next to Punxsutawney Phil, the most famous weather prognosticators in
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Farmers' Almanac readers elected Apple Pie as America's Dessert. Now check out our top three winning recipes for this tasty pie.
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One more comment on Mother Nature and what winter holds. In a supermarket near you, you should find a persimmon fruit. If you cut it open a seed may be another clue to winter weather. According to old-timers, persimmon seeds can be used to predict the severity of winter weather. When cut into two pieces,
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What's that smell? Here are two flowers you definitely don't want to give to your Valentine.
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Did you know that there are better times to wean according to the Moon? Lean what the rule is for the best day to wean.
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Can cats and dogs really forewarn people of an upcoming weather or seismic event? See what science says.
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In a recent blog I mentioned a Best Day for Fishing and other activities. A couple questions were posed about what this is all about. Many years ago before any form of communication helped people, activities were timed according to observations. These activities became connected with the position of Moon and the Sun. It is
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Potatoes have become one of America's favorite vegetables. We get to the roots of the potato, where it came from, and how it made its way onto our plates, and into our hearts.
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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.
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