Every year on February 2, Groundhog Day brings a bit of fun and folklore as we wait to see whether a groundhog spots its shadow. But this quirky tradition actually has deep historical roots. Groundhog Day traces back to ancient European weather lore. Long before groundhogs entered the picture, people marked the midpoint between winter and spring (known as Candlemas) by observing the weather. According to tradition, if the day was sunny, more winter was expected; if it was clo

This Earth Day, slow down, breathe deep, and tend to the life growing right in front of you—on the porch, in the garden, and beyond.