What does this old weather lore saying about a red sky predict about the weather to come? We have the answer.
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Articles of weather folklore, flower lore, myths, legends and more from the Farmers’ Almanac.
No natural phenomenon captures the imagination quite like rainbows. Read about the myths and the facts behind these beautiful bands of light!
Read MoreAccording to folklore, many animals can predict the weather. Is Peter Cottontail among them? Find out!
Read MoreOften one of the earliest blooms to brighten spring landscapes, it is no surprise that the daffodil is honored as the March birth flower as spring begins with the vernal equinox. But what makes these cheerful flowers even more engaging and symbolic for the month of March? The more you know about daffodils, the better
Read MoreTo the ancient Romans, winter was a real beast! Learn more!
Read MoreViolets are edible, and are often used to decorate salads, or sprinkled over fish or poultry. They are also often candied in sugar and eaten on their own or used to decorate pastries, or distilled into a sweet syrup used to make violet-flavored treats or liqueurs.
Read MoreIs Jack Frost nipping at your nose? If so, you might be interested in the origin of this enduring winter character. Learn more!
Read MoreLearn more about December's flower, the narcissus.
Read MoreNorse mythology had its own explanation for why winter is so dark. Learn more!
Read MoreLearn more about the official flower of November, the chrysanthemum.
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