It’s official—fall begins today, September 22, 2026! The autumnal equinox arrives tonight at 8:05 p.m. EDT, marking the astronomical beginning...

Every fall, millions of trees seem to change almost overnight. Green hillsides turn yellow. Maples blaze red and orange. Oaks...

When do mosquitoes finally disappear for the year? Temperatures around 50°F dramatically slow mosquito activity, while freezing weather kills many exposed adults. But some mosquitoes have surprisingly clever ways of surviving winter.

What plant matches your birthday? Farmers’ Almanac has assigned a unique Birth Plant to every day of the year. Find yours—and look up the Birth Plants of your family and friends.

Spotted lanternflies have spread rapidly across the United States—but where did they come from, how did they get here, and can we stop them? Here’s what you need to know about their spread, their eggs, and what homeowners can do to help.

Before the ground freezes, give your vegetable garden a little attention. These five simple fall chores can help protect your soil, reduce next year's weeds and pests, and give your garden a healthier start next spring.

You may not call yourself superstitious—but do you knock on wood, cross your fingers or avoid walking under ladders? Here’s where 8 familiar beliefs really came from.

Forsythia Those brilliant yellow flowers that announce the arrival of spring are another classic example of blooms produced on old wood. By fall, next year's flower buds have already formed. A neat-looking October pruning could result in a much less impressive display the following spring. Best time to prune: Soon after flowering. The same basic rule applies to many spring-flowering shrubs: enjoy the flowers first, prune afterward.

On September 16, 1893, more than 100,000 people gathered along the border of a huge stretch of prairie in what...

Are you really finished raking for the year—or will the trees cover your lawn again next week? Here's when to expect your final major leaf cleanup in every state, plus why you shouldn't rake too early.