The winter of 2026–2027 may deliver sharp contrasts across the country. Some regions could face repeated storms, raw rain, and heavy, wet snow, while others experience milder stretches interrupted by ...

Every year, leaf peepers ask the same question: Where will fall color be best this season? For our Farmers’ Almanac 2026 Fall Foliage Outlook, we looked at the big drivers behind autumn color—rainfall ...

When tomato season comes to an end, most gardeners instinctively grab the plants by the stem and pull them straight out of ...

What are some traditional September weather sayings? Old favorites include “September blow soft, till the fruit’s in the loft ...

The great fall bird migration of 2026 is underway across North America. But there’s a reason you may not see much of it: Some of the biggest movements happen high above us while we’re sleeping. Step ...

Have you noticed the evenings suddenly getting shorter? You’re not imagining it. September is one of the most dramatic months of the year for changing daylight in the Northern Hemisphere. Between ...

There’s a moment every September when the air has that first hint of crispness and suddenly every garden center in town is overflowing with cushiony domes of orange, burgundy, and gold. That’s mum ...

Seeing spiderwebs everywhere in August and September? There’s a reason. Late summer is prime spider season, when many orb-weaving spiders reach adulthood and their large, intricate webs suddenly ...

From the northern Rockies in September to the Gulf Coast in late November, the first frost of fall arrives on a very different schedule depending on where you live. Here’s when you can typically ...

America has lost one of its most beloved voices. Dolly Parton, the legendary singer, songwriter, actress, businesswoman, and philanthropist, died on August 25, 2026, at the age of 80. Her remarkable ...

Why are some autumns ablaze with brilliant red, orange, and gold while others seem to fade straight from green to brown? The answer has a lot to do with the weather that comes before—and during—the ...

Think your garden season is winding down? Think again. Late August can be the start of a surprisingly productive second season—especially for crisp greens, quick-growing root vegetables, hardy ...