Can plants predict the weather?In this episode of The Growers Show, we explore some of the fascinating plants that seem to know when rain, frost, or changing weather is on the way.From Texas sage bursting into bloom before a rainfall, to pine cones closing up ahead of wet weather, to dandelions folding their flowers shut before a storm, plants often respond to subtle environmental changes long before humans notice them.We discuss:• Why Texas sage is known as the "barometer bush"• How pine cones react to humidity• Why dandelions close before rain• Rhododendrons that curl their leaves before a freeze• Other plants that serve as natural weather indicators• The science behind these remarkable adaptationsAlong the way we dive into gardening folklore, plant biology, and whether some old-fashioned weather wisdom may have been right all along.If you enjoy botany, gardening, native plants, weather, and strange plant behavior, this episode is for you.As always, expect plenty of plant facts, questionable jokes, and a healthy amount of chaos.