MIKE MOSS SAYS: Jo, As I wrote this, a check of soil temperatures around the region shows mainly values in the 32-36 degree range. These are typically measured at about 4 inches below the surface.

As the sun’s rays hit the surface of the earth, much of it is absorbed by the ground. This in turn warms the air near the earth’s surface, causing the temperature to rise. ExploreCHECK OUR 5-DAY ...

With a warm February and wet March, how could gardeners not be eager to start planting? Highs this week are in the 60s and Saturday's forecast reaches a high of 79 degrees, according to the National ...

Morel mushrooms are growing across areas of Lower Michigan. The warmer weather this week shows when morel emergence should spread northward. Morel mushrooms grow during a period with certain soil ...