Here are some wise words from centuries past that still ring true today! Those pioneers from yester-year were not just whimsical. They did not have time for it!

1. “For every thunderstorm in February will be a cold spell in May.” (This is the one my farmer friend had heard!)
2. “If grass grows in January, it will grow badly the whole year.”
3. “When oak trees bend with snow in January, good crops may be expected.”
4. “When the cat in February lies in the sun, she will creep behind the stove again in March.”
5. “April snow breeds grass.”
6. “Old-timers in the upland South believe that frost will not occur after the dogwoods have bloomed.”
7. “If the ash leafs out before the oak, expect a wet season.”
8. “Frogs singing at dusk indicate fair weather to come.”
9. “Mist in May and heat in June makes the harvest right soon.”
10. “There will be as many frosts in June as there are fogs in February.”
11. “When hornets build their nests high, expect a hot summer.”
12. “Wet June, dry September.”
13. “If the wind be hushed with sudden heat, expect heavy rain.”
14. “When spiderwebs are wet with dew that soon dries, expect a fine day.”

The above are exclusively from Benjamin Franklin and wise words they are. However, if you would like to read more go over to The Survival Mom to get some home-spun wisdom that is sure to get you pondering!

Never think for a minute that those old fashion considerations are not relevant to this day and age. They knew what they were talking about and when the SHTF we will all be looking back to our pioneer ancestors kore than ever before!