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Stephanie Miller stands inside the main greenhouse at Adirondack Greenhouses.
In the North Country, local food and flora flourish
Back in the summer of 1998, Stephanie Miller and her boyfriend, Gary Pecore Jr., started selling plants and vegetables from an improvised roadside stand ... more
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Volunteers facilitate check-out at the Great Swamp Conservancy garage sale.
Bargains fly at Great Swamp garage sale fundraiser
It’s bargains galore this weekend at the Great Swamp Conservancy as the non-profit hosts its annual garage sale fundraiser. more
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Powdery mildew on a peony plant is shown in New Paltz. The powdery white dusting is a sign of disease.
COLUMN: Combating common garden diseases
Diseases can come to your garden due to weather conditions, passed by the wind, or even carried by a visiting insect. There are three elements, which must be present to have a plant disease: a … more
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Amy Jakacki makes natural soaps, bug sprays, and more through her business, Ma’s Soaps.
Local vendors share their passions at Oneida Cottage Lawn market
On Tuesday summer afternoons on Oneida’s Main Street, just on the outskirts of the city’s downtown, one can find a collection of unique artisans hoping to connect with consumers through … more
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This blacktail doe and fawn are steered away from these backyard gardens by some appealing-to-the-eye fencing in Langley, Wash. When planning a garden, consider if you have an animal problem, such as deer or rabbits.
COLUMN: Right place, right plants
If there was one mantra for all master gardeners, it would be “Right plant, right place.” Gardeners who follow this rule will have healthy plants, decreased diseases and insect pests, and reduced … more
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A female mallard and her ducklings take a dip in the Erie Canal in Sylvan Beach on Monday.
State birding challenge takes flight
The state Department of Environmental Conservation has launched its “I Bird NY” challenges for both fledgling and experienced birders. more
Limit your time in the sun, especially during the midday hours when the rays are strongest, and wear sunscreen to help reduce your risk of sunburn, skin cancer and the early onset of wrinkles. Experts recommend sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher.
Safe summer fun tips from the American Heart Association
Longer days and lighter schedules make summer perfect for relaxing, having fun outdoors and spending time with loved ones. more
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JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION — Monique Livingston of Utica, creates a painting at the Juneteenth Celebration in Utica, on Saturday, June 18. The federal holiday — which commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans — was officially observed on Monday along with a host of events throughout the weekend, including celebrations in Utica and Rome.
SNAPSHOT: Juneteenth celebrated locally
The federal holiday — which commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans — was officially observed on Monday along with a host of events throughout the weekend, including … more
Monarch butterflies share a flower in the Cole Family Monarch Conservation Center and Butterfly House at the Greensboro Science Center in Greensboro, N.C.
COLUMN: Making gardens more pollinator friendly
In 2007, the U.S. Senate designated a week in June as National Pollinator Week to increase awareness of the importance of pollinators to food production. This year, National Pollinator Week - Wings … more
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Flowers for sale at a previous Herb & Flower Festival at Cornell Cooperative Extension.
Cornell Cooperative Extension Herb & Flower Fest returns
After a two-year pause due to COVID-19, the 24th annual Herb & Flower Festival will return from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, June 18, at the Cornell Cooperative Extension building ... more
Florence and Erica Gilmore are partners that run the Shoppes at Johnny Appleseed.
Shoppes at Johnny Appleseed is a Madison County destination
Tucked away off State Route 20 just six miles outside of Cazenovia lies the Shoppes at Johnny Appleseed, a quintessential countryside farm offering a unique destination shopping experience. more
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Officials with the city of Rome and the YMCA of the Tri-Valley are set to make a splash this summer at the Philip E. Tosti Pool, 200 Sixth St. The organizations on Wednesday announced a partnership for city pools and some recreational programming for city youth.
YMCA, city partner to boost youth activities for summer
The Rome Family YMCA and the City of Rome have joined forces in an effort to provide safe, supervised summer fun for the city’s youth, according to officials with both organizations. more
A spotted lanternfly at a vineyard in Kutztown, Pennsylvania. Spotted lanternfly along with Asian jumping worms are the latest threats in New York.
COLUMN: New York’s Invasive Species Awareness Week
All of us can influence the introduction, spread and management of invasive species. Learn more by participating in this year’s New York Invasive Species Awareness Week, June 6-12. more
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The Gideon Frisbee House, as shown Wednesday, May 25, on the grounds of the Delaware County Historical Association was the birthplace of Delaware County.
Historic Frisbee house in Delhi reopens to public
Delaware County Historical Association Collections Manager Angela Gaffney and Executive Director Tim Duerden were busy Wednesday, May 25, getting the site ready for its weekend opening. more
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A red-winged black bird calls from a flower bed at Delta Lake State Park last Thursday. The New York Breeding Bird Atlas is seeking help from citizens from across the state for a multi-year project of collecting important field data on our feathered friends.
NY Breeding Bird Atlas requests help from citizens
The New York Breeding Bird Atlas is seeking help from citizens across the state for a multi-year project of collecting field data.  Coordinators of the project recognize the opportunity to involve … more
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Terri DiNitto bottle feeds a calf at DiNitto Farms. The Marcy farm will once again host Farm Fest this Friday from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. The popular event —— returning in person after a two-year COVID hiatus — helps to show and engage local residents with a variety of demonstrations and activities to highlight local agriculture.
Farm Fest returns with plenty of fanfare
After a two-year pandemic forced hiatus, the popular Farm Fest event will once again invite area residents to experience life on the farm with the 2022 event... more
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A Hummingbird Hawk-Moth (Macroglossum stellatorum) hoovers above a verbena in the garden of the Philippsruhe castle in Hanau near Frankfurt, Germany. (AP Photo/Ferdinand Ostrop)
COLUMN: Add verbena to the garden
Verbena is a rock-star annual flower. It’s at home in containers, window boxes, hanging baskets and in the garden. It can take the hottest days of summer and never skip a beat. more
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Madison Village Cemetery is one of many cemeteries in CNY that Megan Barnes has visited to clean up gravestones.
Madison teacher goes viral for gravestone cleanings hobby, sharing the stories of those buried and no longer forgotten
It’s not often that tiny towns in Central New York get much recognition, but thanks to one person and their interesting hobby, millions of people have come to learn part of the area’s … more
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Cool wave pansies that tolerate several light frosts and go dormant after a hard frost, in Langley, Wash. Their colors intensify in the cold and they bloom even in the snow, and recover in early spring.
COLUMN: Pansies are easy to grow, beautiful blooms
What’s not to like about pansies? Their cheerful appearance, colorful flowers, and subtle scent combined with their ability to handle cold weather make it a wonderful garden plant. The blooms are … more
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Lilacs have come a long way from the traditional purple blooms; you can find lilacs that are in hues of red, pink, blue, yellow, cream or white.
COLUMN: It’s the Year of the Lilac
Lilacs are one of the most beloved shrubs. Some are classified as small trees, but it doesn’t matter: it’s the carefree flowering, the fragrance, and the low maintenance that is attractive. … more
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