20 Signs Of Bad Winter Coming

A squirrel with a nut in his mouth foreshadowing a hard winter ahead.

Before there were weather apps for your smartphone, people looked to nature to prepare for what’s to come. What signs of a hard winter are you already seeing in your backyard?

Why Are They Called Long Johns?

why are they called long johns?

Ready for winter? Don’t forget the long johns, that important layer against the cold. But where did they come from and who are they named after? Find out in this “brief” history of long underwear.

Equinox and Solstice—What’s The Difference?

Spring Equinox - Equinox

Solstice. Equinox. These are words that we hear at the start of each season. We greet spring with the arrival of the vernal equinox in late March, and we welcome winter with the arrival of the solstice in late December. But aside from marking the transition from one season to the next, what exactly do

Eeek! What Are Snow Fleas?

Snow fleas in a snow bank.

Isn’t cold weather supposed to kill pests? Some. But don’t panic. Here’s what you need to know about these tiny creatures that make their homes in the snow banks in your yard.

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