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Quote of the Week: Weather

Everybody talks about the weather, but nobody does anything about it. —Mark Twain

Scripture Passages of the Month: February 2016

Five Scripture passages that we wanted to share with you for February 2016.

Here’s a hefty photo book that anyone who likes to keep an eye on the sky will enjoy. The Book of Clouds by John A. Day provides an interesting look at atmospheric phenomena that can serve multiple purposes. First, the clouds and optical effects we see in the sky on a regular basis are groupedContinue reading “The Book of Clouds”

Pros and Cons of Gardening in Kansas

Gardening in Kansas is quite a bit different than gardening in most other states—and that can be both good and bad.

United States Drought Monitor

If you want to keep up to date on droughts in your area, take a look at the United States Drought Monitor.

10 Resources for Beginning Gardeners…and a Bonus!

If you have never planted a garden before, you may still be hunting for resources. We’ve pulled together a short list of posts, links, and books to help you out.

Historical Atlas of Kansas

If you love Kansas history, have we found the book for you! The Historical Atlas of Kansas contains over 70 maps of Kansas, past and present.

The 100th Meridian in History

The 100th meridian was why pioneers rushed across the country to stake claims on the coast instead of gradually pushing westward.

Weather Folklore: Animal Prognosticators

You are probably already familiar with the groundhog and the woolly bear caterpillar, but there are quite a few more animal prognosticators out there!

Weather Folklore: Changing Seasons

Old-timers relied on folk sayings to figure out whether a hard winter was coming or whether a late frost was on the way. Were the old-timers right? We’ll find out!