You have most likely seen or heard of the notorious Spotted Lanternfly that is destroying crops and fruit trees nationwide. There are a couple of simple ways that you can help slow the spread. One way is to destroy their eggs in the fall (before they hatch in May). Learn what signs to look for

11:11 at a Glance The tradition: Make a wish when the clock reads 11:11 In numerology: 1111 is read as an angel number signaling new beginnings On the calendar: November 11 (11/11) is the only date written with four identical digits In history: 11/11 marks the World War I armistice of 1918, now Veterans Day

Are you on the hunt for wallet-friendly options to make the most of this festive season with your family? Your search ends here! We’re brimming with a plethora of ideas for activities that will not only fill your holidays with cheer but also ensure your savings stay intact! So, gear up for these fabulous 15

Hey FA Readers! Many of you are familiar with our famous Daily Planning Calendar, which suggests days to plant vegetables and do household tasks for best results. Our Gardening By The Moon Calendar shows when to sow seeds, transplant crops, and harvest. We also have a Best Days Calendar that tells when to get your

Texas truly offers some of the best bass fishing in the country. Whether it’s the variety of lakes, a surplus of lunkers, or great opportunities to charter a boat, Texas offers more than you can do in a one week’s vacation. You’ll have to call the boss and tell him you’re not coming back for

Quick Reference October birthstones: opal (traditional) and tourmaline (added 1952). Opal’s rainbow: silica spheres diffract light into flashes of color (play-of-color). Tourmaline’s rainbow: the elbaite mineral grows in nearly every color, sometimes more than one in the same crystal. Meanings: opal for hope and innocence, tourmaline for balance. Zodiac: Libra (through Oct 22), Scorpio (Oct

Some farmers are content with milking cows or growing corn and soybeans. But what if you want to try your hand at producing a more unusual crop or agricultural product? We looked far and wide for the weirdest, wildest, and most-trailblazing 21st century options for the nontraditional farmhand. Here’s what we found. Can You Stand

Quick Reference The rule: Split a locally grown persimmon seed and read the white pattern inside. Fork: Mild winter ahead. Spoon (shovel): Snowy winter, enough to need a shovel. Knife: Harsh, biting cold that “cuts like one.” Named expert: Melissa Bunker, “The Persimmon Lady,” reads persimmons for the Farmers’ Almanac from North Carolina. The persimmon

Plenty of acorns, black walnuts, and hickory nuts fall on yards everywhere in autumn, but instead of getting frustrated by having to clean up after Mother Nature, why not think of the debris as free and delicious food? Can you eat acorns? Heck ya, you can. Wild nuts are gluten-free, nutrient-dense, and just waiting for

Hey FA readers! When we asked you which fall flavor you loved more: pumpkins or apples, we were pleasantly surprised to hear you say apples! To honor your interest, we contacted an expert to answer your frequently asked questions and to learn about newer varieties like Cosmic Crisp! Read on to learn more about apples