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

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

You’re familiar with birthstones and birth flowers, but how about birth month herbs? Here is our list of herbs by month. Tell us what you think! Do you see a connection between these herbaceous beauties and your personality? We hope you enjoy this unique spin on self-discovery. Birth Month Herbs “The connection between herbs, birth

The rich fall hues of the chrysanthemum make it the ideal choice as the November birth flower, but there is deep symbolism and lore behind this bloom. Learning more about the beloved “mum” can help you appreciate these iconic flowers even more, whether you are celebrating your birthday, Thanksgiving, a wedding or anniversary, or any

According to popular folklore, persimmon seeds may predict winter weather coming. How do you make a persimmon forecast? It’s easy. Just split open seeds of a locally grown fruit and look at the patterns inside. What did the persimmon seed say for 2024-2025? Here’s everything you need to know, include how to make your own

Welcome October! This month is a time of change and transformation. In the Northern hemisphere, October brings crisp days and pumpkin spice everything. Farmers’ Almanac invites you to discover delightful October birth month symbols: flowers, stones, zodiac signs, herbs, bird of the month and more! We hope these, along with the October fun facts, will help

October is a golden month indeed, with the brilliantly golden fall leaves on hickories, aspens, and black maples, along with fields full of the golden shades of ripe hay, piles of orange-gold pumpkins, and so much more. It is perfectly appropriate, then, that the marigold—which is best known for its rich orange-gold coloration—is the traditional

The traditional September birth flower, aster is a spritely bloom with a rich history and layers of lore that add extra meaning to its symbolism. By learning more about asters, you can bring even deeper meaning to your flowerbeds, bouquets, and arrangements, not just in September, but all year long. Jump to aster flower meaning

Welcome September! This month is all about change and the shift from the energetic days of summer to reflective days of autumn (for those in the Northern Hemisphere). The cooler days, changing color of leaves, and the back-to-school buzz, sparks vision, communication, and attention to detail. Farmers’ Almanac invites you to discover alluring September birth month symbols: flowers,

Welcome August! This month is a time of tranquility and growth. For those in the Northern hemisphere, August brings hot, stormy days and the ripe bounty of the summer season. Farmers’ Almanac invites you to discover delightful August birth month symbols: flowers, stones, zodiac signs, herbs, bird of the month and more! We hope these,