The skin of a ripe persimmon should be soft, and the fruit should feel very delicate, almost like a water balloon when you gently press it. During the ripening process, the aforementioned tannins ...

Looking ahead to the coming winter, farmers in the St. Louis area are wondering what the weather will be like. To make a prediction — and honor local lore, they're studying native persimmon seeds. A ...

Persimmon seeds have long been used to forecast how cold and snowy the upcoming winter will be! Many people would put the persimmon seeds and the woolly worms at the top of the winter weather ...

From woolly bear caterpillars to mushrooms to bee nests, people have been using nature to predict how harsh winter will be for generations.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - While meteorologists forecast an early taste of winter this weekend, others are turning to traditional methods to predict the upcoming season. From almanacs to folklore, ...

Tips to revive a rootbound persimmon, treat euonymus scale, curb crape myrtle sprouts, time St. Augustine control and fruit ...

Persimmon and pomegranate salad is such a fantastic dish! Seriously good. It showcases how Italian families blend flavors and ...