Can you predict the weather with persimmon seeds? According to folklore, yes! The Persimmon Lady’s annual winter forecast revealed! Get the 2022-23 forecast here. It’s that time of year again when we check in with Melissa Bunker—a.k.a. “The Persimmon Lady”—of central North Carolina, who sends us her winter predictions based on the persimmon seeds she

There are a lot of weather lore sayings surrounding the month of September. How many of these have you heard?

The green flash has reached mythical status due to its rarity and unpredictability. Learn how and when to see this elusive optical phenomenon and what causes it.

With all the technology we have access to at our fingertips, do we really still need folklore in our everyday lives?

Learn how to grow these prolific blue bloomers, which are rich in symbolism and lore.

Each spring, fields of bluebonnets pop up along Texas roadways and in fields, making for an incredible sight. Learn the legends surrounding this beautiful blue flower, how it became the beloved Texas state flower, and how to grow your own!

Forsythia in full bloom are a welcome sight after a long winter. But do those yellow flowers mean snow is on the way? See the history and folklore surrounding these harbingers of spring.

Learn the folklore, legends, and spiritual symbols of these beautiful birds, plus how to attract them to your backyard!

Native Americans had their own names and legends for the stars to teach lessons and explain the world around them. Read about them here.

We know cats are a lot of things, but weather predictors? See what folklore says about these furry felines' forecasting abilities.