Quick Reference Sun dog: A dim, fuzzy “second sun” 22 degrees to the left or right of the Sun. Sun halo: A full ring of light, usually 22 degrees, when ice crystals fill the sky. Sun pillar: A vertical shaft of light extending straight up from the rising or setting Sun. Cause: Hexagonal ice crystals

According to popular folklore, a persimmon can predict winter weather. How do you make a persimmon forecast? It’s easy. Just split open seeds of a locally grown fruit and look at the pattern inside. Here’s everything you need to know: “Some people believe persimmon seeds can predict the severity of winter weather,” says Farmers’ Almanac

As you finish up your last lawn mowing of the season, you might be tempted to wheel your mower into the shed and forget about it for the next five or six months. Not so fast! Before putting your outdoor power equipment into hibernation, give them a little TLC and they’ll pay you back when you

Quick Reference: Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2026 Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2026: Monday, October 12, 2026 Rule: The second Monday of October Same calendar date as: Columbus Day (the federal holiday) States that officially observe IPD: Alaska, Hawaii, Maine, New Mexico, Oregon, South Dakota (as Native Americans’ Day), Vermont, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia First US

A lot of snow might seem problematic for the growing season, but in fact many gardeners see it as a good sign for crop yields. There is a great deal of folklore around the benefits of snow for crops, but does it hold true? Learn about the benefits of snow beyond the natural beauty it

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

Ten 21st-century US weather catastrophes from the 2006 heat wave to Hurricane Ian. Costs, casualties, and what each one taught us. Farmers' Almanac.

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