November SKI Tips, 2025

The presidential turkey pardon can be traced back to 1863, when Abraham Lincoln granted clemency to a live turkey intended for his family’s Christmas dinner. 
 
On November 5, 2025, the Beaver Moon will light up the night sky as a supermoon. This means the moon will be closer to earth than usual, shining bigger and brighter than any other full moon this year.
 
When we rake leaves away, we’re removing the winter insulation for insects, larvae, and eggs. Caterpillars, beetles and other insects overwinter under these leaves, in the soil, and in hollow stems where they lived during the summer. These creatures are critical for returning birds in the spring so don’t rake them away. Instead, try moving leaves into flower beds, around trees, or beneath shrubs.
 
According to the National Turkey Federation, around 88% of Americans enjoy turkey as part of their holiday feast each year. That adds up to over 46 million turkeys.
 
The green bean casserole recipe was developed by a woman named Dorcas Reilly, who worked in Campbell’s home economics department. Originally called Green Bean Bake, the recipe became a sensation when the company began printing it on the labels of its Cream of Mushroom soup cans.
 
Prepare your garden for cold weather by:

• harvesting warm-weather crops before temperatures drop
• moving houseplants indoors when nights fall below 50°F
• covering sensitive plants with row covers
• stop fertilizing perennials to encourage dormancy

 
Tatsoi is a nutritious Asian green vegetable with a mild, slightly mustard-like flavor and a slightly sweet and crunchy taste. 
 
Apple math: ½ bushel of apples = 24 pounds (approximately 60 apples); one peck of apples = ¼ of a bushel or 12 pounds (approximately 30 apples); 1 pound= approximately 3 cups cored, sliced apples
 
Mow lawn to maintain a 2-21/2-inch height.
 
Unique Indiana animal laws:

• It is illegal to catch a fish with your bare hands.
• In Indianapolis, a horse cannot be ridden over 10 mph.
• It is illegal to dye a bird or rabbit's natural coloring.
• Bear wrestling matches are prohibited.