Some gardeners enjoy eating the fruits of our native persimmon, while others harvest them to predict the weather.

There are the classic fruits commonly seen in gardens, such as apples, pears, and raspberries. However, there are also unique and occasionally unknown fruits that are rarely seen, which I believe is a ...

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 ...

What is the winter weather forecast for this year? We looked to nature and asked the squirrels, woolly worms, persimmon seeds ...