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We have gotten rain since I have posted last. 2 inches in this last couple of rains. BUT now it is still humid and hot with the sun out this afternoon. More rain and storms predicted for today, and again Saturday night into Sunday. I could tell that the weather was changing because I really hurt the last couple of days. Today is better but not looking forward to that cold front coming in tomorrow night. BUT with that cold front the weather next week will be better, more seasonable and easier to work out in our gardens.
INSECTS, SPIDERS, AND OTHER "CREEPY-CRAWLIES" THAT FORECAST WEATHER By The Editors
Can insects predict the weather? Next time you see an insect, spider, or other “creepy-crawly,” check out what it’s doing! It could let you know something about the upcoming weather. Here’s some of the more well-known weather folklore about insects and weather!
Observe ants, bees, hornets, crickets, and other insects. Their activity tells us whether the weather will be cold, warm, windy or fair!
See how high the hornet’s nest, ‘twill tell how high the snow will rest.
If ant hills are high in July, the coming winter will be hard.
When cicadas are heard, dry weather will follow, and frost will come in six weeks.
If ants their walls do frequently build, rain will from the clouds be spilled.
When bees to distance wing their flight, days are warm and skies are bright; But when their flight ends near their home, stormy weather is sure to come.
The early arrival of crickets on the hearth means an early winter.
The more quickly crickets chirp, the warmer the temperature.
SPIDER FOLKLORE
Of course, spiders are arachnids, not insects, but we’re including these creeply-crawlies here! Can spiders predict winter weather? What do you think?
Observe spiders and their webs closely to gauge weather:
Spiders spinning larger than usual webs is a sign of a cold winter to come.
When spiders’ webs in air do fly, the spell will soon be very dry.
When spiderwebs are wet with dew that soon dries, expect a fine day.
Spiderwebs floating at autumn sunset; bring a night frost, on this you may bet.
Spiders move down from their webs before rain.
THE WOOLLY WORMS’ BANDS
Certainly, many of you may have heard of the woolly bear caterpillar’s ability to forecast winter weather. These caterpillars have black and brown bands; according to folklore, more black than brown indicates a harsh, cold winter, while more brown than black points to a mild winter.
Observe reptiles and amphibians as weather predictors, too!
The louder the frogs, the more the rain.
Frogs singing in the evening indicates fair weather the next day.
Hang up a snakeskin and it will bring rain.
Taken from https://www.almanac.com/how-insects-predict-weather
Till next time this is Becky Litterer, Becky’s Greenhouse, Dougherty Iowa beckmall@netins.net 641-794-3337 641-903-9365
INSECTS, SPIDERS, AND OTHER "CREEPY-CRAWLIES" THAT FORECAST WEATHER By The Editors
Can insects predict the weather? Next time you see an insect, spider, or other “creepy-crawly,” check out what it’s doing! It could let you know something about the upcoming weather. Here’s some of the more well-known weather folklore about insects and weather!
Observe ants, bees, hornets, crickets, and other insects. Their activity tells us whether the weather will be cold, warm, windy or fair!
See how high the hornet’s nest, ‘twill tell how high the snow will rest.
If ant hills are high in July, the coming winter will be hard.
When cicadas are heard, dry weather will follow, and frost will come in six weeks.
If ants their walls do frequently build, rain will from the clouds be spilled.
When bees to distance wing their flight, days are warm and skies are bright; But when their flight ends near their home, stormy weather is sure to come.
The early arrival of crickets on the hearth means an early winter.
The more quickly crickets chirp, the warmer the temperature.
SPIDER FOLKLORE
Of course, spiders are arachnids, not insects, but we’re including these creeply-crawlies here! Can spiders predict winter weather? What do you think?
Observe spiders and their webs closely to gauge weather:
Spiders spinning larger than usual webs is a sign of a cold winter to come.
When spiders’ webs in air do fly, the spell will soon be very dry.
When spiderwebs are wet with dew that soon dries, expect a fine day.
Spiderwebs floating at autumn sunset; bring a night frost, on this you may bet.
Spiders move down from their webs before rain.
THE WOOLLY WORMS’ BANDS
Certainly, many of you may have heard of the woolly bear caterpillar’s ability to forecast winter weather. These caterpillars have black and brown bands; according to folklore, more black than brown indicates a harsh, cold winter, while more brown than black points to a mild winter.
Observe reptiles and amphibians as weather predictors, too!
The louder the frogs, the more the rain.
Frogs singing in the evening indicates fair weather the next day.
Hang up a snakeskin and it will bring rain.
Taken from https://www.almanac.com/how-insects-predict-weather
Till next time this is Becky Litterer, Becky’s Greenhouse, Dougherty Iowa beckmall@netins.net 641-794-3337 641-903-9365
