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.

Headlines warn of the bird flu (Avian influenza) in wild birds, domestic poultry, and other animals. Wondering what you can do to protect your backyard chickens? Should birders be worried? Here is what we currently know, including essential tips for helping our flocks of feathered friends. Bird Flu: What We Know The Avian influenza is

2025 is going to be a big year on a cosmic scale for many reasons. In fact, everyone may notice that the first half of this decade looks and feels very different than the second half due to powerful new planetary alignments. Not only are we venturing into a new eclipse cycle on the Virgo-Pisces

This year’s Full Snow Moon arrives in perfect time for Valentine’s season and fittingly focuses upon matters of the heart. You may feel more eager for romance and love. Meeting a new love or enjoying time with a sweetheart could be perfect ways of harnessing this enchanting energy. But February’s Snow Moon will also undoubtedly

Chances are you’ve heard of Mercury retrograde, but how about Venus retrograde? While Mercury’s deals with mishaps in communication, Venus has to do with your passions and potential confusion in relationships. Venus is our closest planetary neighbor besides the Moon and shines as one of the brightest “stars” in the sky. Join the Farmers’ Almanac for a

Hey parents, do you know when to start potty training? Here are some essential tips to guide you through the process, including some often-overlooked strategies. How to Potty Train 1. When to Start Potty Training 2. The Power of Routine 3. Trust Your Child’s Readiness 4. Positive Reinforcement and Rewards 5. Make it Fun 6.

Baby led weaning (BLW) is an alternative approach to introducing solids to your baby. BLW skips the spoon feeding of baby cereals or purees and goes straight to finger foods that your baby can self-feed. Large chunks of squishy food are placed directly on the table or highchair tray for your baby to grab and

You probably know your zodiac sign, otherwise known as your “Sun sign,” but how about your Moon sign and rising sign? Expert astrologer Kyle Thomas explains your Sun, rising, and Moon sign meaning. What is Your Sun Sign? Your “Sun sign” is the zodiac sign where the Sun was on the day of your birth.

“Coming of age” is defined in many ways. In the US, for example, you can get a driver’s license at the age of 16, become a legal adult at 18, and buy alcohol at 21. But there is often a later time in life when you truly feel more mature and responsible. Astrologers refer to

In January and February 2025, six planets will form a giant arc in the evening sky: Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Venus, Neptune, and Saturn. At the end of February, Mercury will join the fun, replacing Saturn. Here’s your guide to the Planet Parade 2025, including suggested dates, directions, and frequently asked questions, courtesy of expert astronomer