Legend claims a woolly bear caterpillar can predict the severity of winter — but is it true? Here's what to know about the ...

A central Iowa entomologist says there may actually be some science behind the folklore about how the thickness of a wooly bear caterpillar's stripes can help predict the severity of the winter ahead.

Our November days are growing shorter, and if your preparation for the coming months in your garden and yard hasn’t already ...

As winter approaches in Wisconsin, many residents find themselves pondering the severity of the season ahead. Interestingly, a common belief suggests that the woolly bear caterpillar might hold the ...

Well-intentioned gardeners often focus on the right plants to feed pollinators, but they might be overlooking the importance ...