In typical “Doc” style, after years of his Christmas cards arriving later and later, one year he just threw in the towel and ...

What is Groundhog Day and why do we continue to honor this tradition every February? Maybe because it’s a great reason for a ...

A few weeks ago, a friend from Loudonville asked what my favorite early flowering plant was? Answering that question is like answering the question, “Who is my favorite child?” Honestly, I love all ...

For those who have seen Punxsutawney Phil on television, it’s easy to see groundhogs are a pretty sizable rodent. Groundhogs ...

Pennsylvania’s Punxsutawney Phil may be the most famous weather-forecasting groundhog, thanks to additional publicity from ...

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The origin of Groundhog Day in America traces to the fervent religious beliefs of German-speaking immigrants in the 1800s.

“I know that in the fall, people tend to put their garden to bed and not even think about being ... He is looking forward to Groundhog Day and for plant lovers to get out and enjoy their yard. “I’m ...

The letter also urged Groundhog Day officials to “sprinkle some happiness” into Phil’s life by letting him retire.

Groundhog Day 2024 puts the answer to that question in the tiny hands of furry prognosticators across Canada and the U.S. as we turn to everyone's favourite forecasting rodents to find out if we're in ...