You may already be familiar with threatening browntail moth caterpillars—especially if you live in the northeastern US. Found primarily on the coast of Maine and Cape Cod, the dangers of browntail moth caterpillars are two-fold: They cause skin rashes and also feed on trees to the point of killing them. Due to their seasonal resurgence, this bothersome creature is receiving lots of attention lately. As the weather warms and people begin heading outdoors, browntail moth caterpillars are also emerging from their webs in the trees. For information on when and where to spot them, how to treat a browntail moth rash, and how to prevent your plant life from being destroyed, keep reading.

Garlic honey may not make your mouth water with anticipation, but once you read about its powerful health benefits you may decide it’s worth a taste. Independent of each other, both honey and garlic contain powerful antioxidants that help keep your body’s immune system strong, as well as boost your brain health, protecting it from

Is there such thing as a shade plant? Sure, that shady spot is a welcome respite especially during the Dog Days of Summer, but that same sun-hidden area can present a gardening challenge. The first step to figuring out shade plant options is understanding what type of shade you have. All shade is not equal.

Is there a person behind your favorite food? We're dishing on these popular classics. Read on, but watch out—it may make you hungry!

Mooncakes are a part of what many call the Mooncake Festival or Mid-Autumn Festival. These special treats are an essential part of the festivities, and their significance goes beyond just their delicious taste.

These expert tips will help you create shelf-stable food to stock your pantry with these two preserving methods. Learn which one you should be using for different kinds of foods.

Looking for a new way to serve up sweet potatoes? The results from our 2021 recipe contest are in and these 3 dishes are winners. Give them a try!

Spring is an allergy-sufferer's nightmare, and that yellow dust on everything is to blame, right? Not so fast.

If you're hiking in the woods and happen upon a group of these interesting-looking wild orchids, it's perfectly normal to get a little excited. Read about lady's slippers' interesting legends and how to grow them in your garden.

Don’t toss ’em, use ’em! You’ll love these clever waste-not, want-not ideas to put those vitamin-packed strawberry tops and scraps to use. For over 200 years, Farmers’ Almanac has been sharing “waste-not, want-not” wisdom to help readers “make do” with what’s on hand. That includes “think before you toss” advice when it comes to everything