FIREFLIES: WHY DO FIREFLIES GLOW?

Here’s an interesting article on why fireflies glow by George and Becky Lohmiller for The Old Farmer’s Almanac. LIGHTNING BUGS FACTS AND HOW TO ATTRACT THEM Fireflies—also known a lightning bugs—have been captivating humans for centuries with their...

FIND YOUR WAY WITHOUT A COMPASS

Here’s a good article on navigating without a compass by Catherine Boeckmann for The Old Farmer’s Almanac. HOW DO YOU FIND DIRECTIONS WITHOUT A COMPASS? As we get ready for hiking, camping, or just being outdoors, let’s explore how to find your way in the...

Start A Lawn From Seed

Sowing grass seed is the most common method of starting a new lawn of cool-weather grasses. Grass seed is relatively inexpensive and covers a large area of prepared soil quickly. Buy the best quality seed so you can benefit from all the latest technology in breeding...