Catfish fight hard but are fairly easy to catch, and taste great! Catfishing has always been popular, but the sport has blasted to the forefront over the last decade. This may be due to the fact that social media has shown how exciting it can be and how huge catfish can get. Learn easy and

Dear FA Members: Your overwhelming response to our story on hummingbird moths inspired us to tell you even more about them! Read on to learn more fun facts about these fascinating creatures! (If you have not seen our first article on this topic with nearly 2,000 user-submitted photos and comments, find it here.) Please comment

Have you ever wondered why wishing on a shooting star is believed to be good luck? Learn more about shooting star superstitions and what makes them so special. Read on. What Is a Shooting Star? Shooting stars are a delight to see streaking through the night sky, and while these fleeting dashes of light only

Kayak fishing is one of the fastest growing sports in America, and for good reason. It is an affordable, adaptable, and at times a straight-up sublime way to spend time on the water. The best part: getting started is easy! For your first kayak, you don’t need anything fancy. Choosing A Fishing Kayak Do some

Quick Reference Temporary patterns: Driven by high and low pressure systems. Last 5 to 14 days. Heat waves, cold snaps. Cyclical patterns: El Nino, La Nina, North American Monsoon. Last months to a year, cycle every 3 to 7 years. Long-term shifts: Driven by ocean temperatures and atmospheric chemistry. Last decades. Meteorologist rule of thumb:

Quick Reference: September Birthstone Birthstone: Sapphire (with lapis lazuli and aventurine as traditional alternates) Meaning: Wisdom, loyalty, royalty, and a long-running symbol of “blessings from heaven” Mineral: Corundum (aluminum oxide), Mohs 9; only diamond is harder Why it is blue: Trace iron and titanium in colorless corundum Top of the market: Kashmir “cornflower blue,” first

A fall bird feeder with healthy, reliable food can help birds stay healthy and migrate more successfully! (Even hummingbirds!) Below are six frequently asked questions and answers. Read on and use this important information to feel confident as you offer the best nutrition for every feathered friend that flocks to your bird feeder! 1) Do

Have you ever had a skin rash after weeding or harvesting in the garden? Some plants and fruits can cause painful dermatitis. We are calling attention to one kind of skin rash here so that you can know how to avoid it. It’s called “Margarita burn” or Phytophotodermatitis (Phyto-photo dermatitis). While it may sound like

Quick Reference: August Birthstones Modern stones: Peridot (primary), spinel, and sardonyx Primary color: Light olive-green (peridot) Meaning: Prosperity, strength, protection, and a sense of one’s destiny Mohs hardness: Peridot 6.5 to 7, spinel 8, sardonyx 6.5 to 7 Zodiac: Leo (July 23 to August 22) and Virgo (August 23 to September 22) Anniversary: Peridot marks

Every year, the Farmers’ Almanac selects an ingredient and asks readers to submit original recipes for a cash prize cooking contest! In 2022, the theme was honey. (We asked that each recipe included at least 2 tablespoons.) A Sweet Surprise We knew honey was an amazing ingredient for a variety of dishes, but we were