Late winter is a good time for pruning some trees and shrubs, as wound closure for plants begins in the spring. Pruning deciduous plants in the winter promotes fast regrowth in the spring, as most plants are dormant during the winter. It's also...
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Stars
 Long ago, people could find their way in the outdoors without a compass—at night or during the day, using natural directional signs. Here are some pointers for the next time you are camping, hiking, or just outdoors. Don't get lost! |
 Thousands of years ago, people spent hours gazing at the night sky. They found that by connecting the stars as if they were dots, patterns emerged that resembled animals, people and things. |
Starting Your Garden
 For easy reference, here is a chart showing the frost dates in the spring and fall for various U.S. cities. (Also, see our frost dates for Canada.) |
Storing
 Before refrigeration, the root cellar was an essential way to keep carrots, turnips, beets, parsnips, potatoes, and other root vegetables fresh through the winter months. This time-tested storage method still makes sense today—whether you stock a root cellar with... |
Sun
 The Sun Is Not SolidThe Sun is composed of plasma, a material made from electrically charged gas atoms. It is about 75 percent hydrogen (the same flammable gas once used to fill airships such as the Hindenburg and are now used in rocket fuel) and about 25... |
