Weather – Page 5 – Homestead on the Range

Weather Folklore: Rain or Shine?

Red sky at night, frost or dew in the morning light, and more ways to predict dry and wet weather.

What Type of Climate Does Kansas Have?

What type of climate does Kansas have? It just depends on who you ask. There are several different systems of climate classification, and each one will give you a slightly different answer.

A Field Guide to the Atmosphere

Part of the Peterson series of field guides, this book explains a number of topics of interest to weather observers.

What Caused the Dust Bowl?

Drought caused the Dust Bowl, right? Well, yes, but there’s a little more to the story.

3 Keys to Successful Transplanting (and a Bonus Tip)

Treat seedlings with due consideration, and they will soon develop into strong, healthy plants.

The Weather Wizard’s Cloud Book

The Weather Wizard’s Cloud Book will help you learn how to identify the different cloud types through explanations and color plates.

5 Ways to Improve Winter Egg Production

It’s the coldest time of the year, and also the time when the chickens seem less than enthusiastic about laying eggs. Yes, it’s only natural that the little birds would want to slow down somewhat when there’s a cold wind whipping through their feathers, but once you’ve gotten used to having a refrigerator full ofContinue reading “5 Ways to Improve Winter Egg Production”