Buying pumpkins in September? A few smart choices can help your fall display last longer. Learn how to choose a healthy pumpkin, prevent damage, store it properly, and save the carving for Halloween week.

From the Harvest Moon and autumn meteor showers to holiday traditions and flowers made of ice, fall has plenty of surprises in store. Explore our fall 2026 guide for dates to circle, sights to watch for, and gardening jobs to tackle before winter.

Daylight Saving Time is scheduled to end November 1, 2026, when clocks fall back one hour. But Congress is considering legislation that could end the twice-yearly clock change. Here’s what happens next.

How much daylight will your state lose before winter? See our state-by-state guide showing the dramatic difference in daylight between the fall equinox and winter solstice—from just over an hour in Hawaii to nearly six hours in Alaska.

It’s official—fall begins today, September 22, 2026! The autumnal equinox arrives tonight at 8:05 p.m. EDT, marking the astronomical beginning...

Every fall, millions of trees seem to change almost overnight. Green hillsides turn yellow. Maples blaze red and orange. Oaks...

When do mosquitoes finally disappear for the year? Temperatures around 50°F dramatically slow mosquito activity, while freezing weather kills many exposed adults. But some mosquitoes have surprisingly clever ways of surviving winter.

What plant matches your birthday? Farmers’ Almanac has assigned a unique Birth Plant to every day of the year. Find yours—and look up the Birth Plants of your family and friends.

Spotted lanternflies have spread rapidly across the United States—but where did they come from, how did they get here, and can we stop them? Here’s what you need to know about their spread, their eggs, and what homeowners can do to help.

Before the ground freezes, give your vegetable garden a little attention. These five simple fall chores can help protect your soil, reduce next year's weeds and pests, and give your garden a healthier start next spring.