Before we had modern technology and forecasters, we had persimmons, squirrel tails and woolly worms. And groundhogs. We can’t forget the groundhogs, right? All of these are old traditions and folklore ...

Ready or not, winter is headed our way. The coldest and darkest season of the year runs from Dec. 21, through March 20, which leads to the inevitable question — what type of winter weather can we ...

Looking ahead to the coming winter, farmers in the St. Louis area are wondering what the weather will be like. To make a prediction — and honor local lore, they're studying native persimmon seeds. A ...

Full-blown autumn deserves a celebration of full-blown autumn flavors, like those from rich and nutty squash pumpkins, sweet juicy apples and earthy Brussels sprouts. For chef Ron Oliver of Chef Ron ...

November means it is time to pick persimmons. Some gardeners enjoy eating the fruits of our native persimmon, while others harvest them to predict the weather. For years, gardeners have been cutting ...