The most notorious full moon of the year, the "Harvest Moon," is here! It is traditionally known as the Harvest Moon because it’s the full moon closest to the autumn equinox and illuminates the sky enough for farmers to continue harvesting their crops well into the night. The … [Read more...] about How to best see the Harvest Moon tonight
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Get the most out of autumn with this foliage map
If the pandemic put a pause on your fall travel plans and you're a reader who logs in from somewhere in the US, you’re fortunate enough to belong to a vast country that puts on a spectacular show in the autumn. Perhaps you don’t get to jet off to your dream vacation, but this … [Read more...] about Get the most out of autumn with this foliage map
The Optimist View: The back-to-school edition
"Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall." - F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby Tomorrow is Labor Day, which means it’s time to say goodbye to summer camp-outs and long beach days and head back to school and work for the fall. The days are getting shorter … [Read more...] about The Optimist View: The back-to-school edition
How to care for your trees year-round
If you’re lucky enough to have trees in your backyard, you might be wondering, do I need to do anything to care for these plants? Just as you change your garden care from season to season, arborists recommend taking different steps to keep trees healthy throughout the year. Here … [Read more...] about How to care for your trees year-round
Here’s how to prepare your houseplants for the change of season
Although houseplants live predominantly indoors, they are still susceptible to the changing seasons. As we move into fall, here are some tips for prepping your plants for cooler weather. Bring them inside. During the warm summer months, many houseplants benefit from the … [Read more...] about Here’s how to prepare your houseplants for the change of season