No matter where you live or where you’ve traveled, a weathervane adorned with a rooster, also known as a weathercock, is a common sight — on barns, cupolas, steeples, and rooftops. But why a rooster? The answer to that question dates back more than a thousand years, perhaps even longer. Ancient Origins of Weathervanes Originally, people tied

You’ve heard of Mercury retrograde, but did you know that all of the planets have retrograde motion? That’s right, each planet appears to move backward in the sky at specific intervals—some for weeks and others for months at a time! Mercury retrograde gets a bad rap for causing accidents and technological breakdowns, but many astrologers

Harvest both tomatoes and potatoes from the same plant: Meet the pomato plant! (Yes, you read that right.) Pomato plants are growing in popularity as a unique way to conserve space in small gardens. Plus, they make a fun conservation starter! Here are 5 reasons to plant a pomato. What is a Pomato? A pomato

Get ready to turn the page and begin a new chapter in your life! This year’s Full Strawberry Moon occurs just after Jupiter, the planet of luck, makes a powerful planetary alignment, bringing special blessings. Prepare to soak up the joy! Here is a taste of what to expect during June 8-15, 2025. Expert astrologer

Love leatherback sea turtles? If you live in Florida, Texas, or another southern coastal state, consider volunteering to help save the sea turtles! Even if you aren’t on the coast, there are still ways to make a difference. Here is everything you need to know, including helpful links to get started as well as turtle

Full Moons are known for being intense, but this year’s Full Flower Moon in Scorpio may bring sudden twists of fate along with major personal transformation. Here are important things to bear in mind to stay centered, especially between May 9-16, 2025. Expert astrologer Kyle Thomas shares general insights as well as details specific to

Ever hear the expression “tell it to the bees?” Learn what it means, as well as other interesting lore and legends about honey bees. Honey Bee Lore and Legends  The value of honey bees has been recognized for millennia. In ancient Egypt, bees were believed to have been formed from the tears of the sun

Brace yourself for the first full Moon of spring, which is bound to pack a pink punch (and we don’t mean cocktails) along with sweet abundance! There are many wonderful possibilities ahead! This year’s Full Pink Moon arrives as Shooting Star Season is kicking off! Think deeply about what you would like to create throughout

If you raise chickens, water glassing eggs is a must! Here’s how to preserve your extra eggs so that you’ll have them during the winter months, when egg production is low. What is Water Glassing? “Water glassing” is a traditional method for preserving freshly laid eggs using water and lime (calcium hydroxide). There are many

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Lewiston, ME: Astronomically speaking, summer officially begins on June 20, 2025 with the summer solstice, but according to the Farmers’ Almanac Summer Weather Forecast, temperatures may rise before then. Excessive Heat Warning The Farmers’ Almanac forecasts warmer-than-average summer weather for most of the nation, warning that “The Heat is On!” This is not