Autumn

Raspberries that flower in summer should be pruned in early spring and after the final harvest in late summer or autumn. Pruning prevents branch overgrowth, conserves plant energy and prevents…

Whether he's excited about the beginning of football season or is an athlete himself, dating a jock in autumn can be difficult. Rather than compete with his proclivity for sports, why not try to enjoy…

Although days get shorter and temperatures cool, the arrival of autumn does not mean that you have to put away the gardening tools. For some plant species, it is a perfect time for planting to ensure…

Autumn brings us a ready supply of craft material in the form of beautiful leaves. The variety of sizes, shapes and colors seems endless, offering several options for combining these treasures of…

You may have heard people talk about the autumnal equinox and been mystified as to what it means. Don't worry, you're not the only one. Even though astronomy is an old science and has been studied…

Adding sparkle to an invitation really makes it stand out. Invitations that shine are available from printing companies, but if you want to make your own, use glitter, sequins or metallic paint pens…

Create edible autumn roses out of Hershey Kisses or similar-shaped chocolates to use as gifts or party favors. A single rose works well as a small favor, or create an entire bouquet as a gift or for…

The autumnal equinox occurs between September 19th and 23rd each year. On the equinox, day and night are in perfect balance. In the fall, the equinox marks the time when we move into the dark half of…

The autumnal equinox occurs each fall and marks the changing of the seasons. Though some myth surrounds this date, the facts around it involve the length of times of day and night and the appearance…

An autumn costume for Halloween can take the form of an autumn fairy, with flowing skirts, a leaf crown and whimsical wings, or an autumn goddess, with a toga dress, a laurel crown and autumnal…

Make these autumn luminaries to light the way for those trick-or-treaters on Halloween night or your guests for Thanksgiving. Line your driveway, sidewalk or porch railing. Instead of leaves you can…

Instead of spending oodles of time and money trying to find just the right holiday table cloth, why not make your own? Gathering the family to decorate the cloth with their own sweet inspirations…

The crisp beauty of a fall morning in the northeast corner of the U.S. is an experience you will remember with a longing to return. Even for those of us who live there, we look forward to the magical…

Think about how autumn smells, looks and makes you feel for a guide to interpreting the season through costume.