For those who have seen Punxsutawney Phil on television, it’s easy to see groundhogs are a pretty sizable rodent. Groundhogs ...

What is Groundhog Day and why do we continue to honor this tradition every February? Maybe because it’s a great reason for a ...

Pennsylvania’s Punxsutawney Phil may be the most famous weather-forecasting groundhog, thanks to additional publicity from ...

And it always seemed to me that in the garden, the same approach usually makes the most sense. As Feb. 2 is Groundhog Day, we’re supposed to hope for a cloudy day so Mr. Punxsutawney Phil doesn ...

A few weeks ago, a friend from Loudonville asked what my favorite early flowering plant was? Answering that question is like answering the question, “Who is my favorite child?” Honestly, I love all ...

The origin of Groundhog Day in America traces to the fervent religious beliefs of German-speaking immigrants in the 1800s.

A wildlife expert and a meteorologist weigh in on Punxsutawney Phil’s weather-forecasting abilities—though he is on the money ...

The letter also urged Groundhog Day officials to “sprinkle some happiness” into Phil’s life by letting him retire.