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The hemlock wooly adelgid, an invasive species that attacks eastern and Carolina hemlock trees, is shown in this state Department of Environmental Conservation photo.
Hikes to protect hemlocks from invasive pest
Local residents are invited to attend one or more guided walk-and-talk training sessions to occur now through February at public trails throughout the region. more
A kitten reaches through a cage to play on Wednesday, Dec. 14 at Anita’s Stevens Swan Humane Society in Utica. Shelters in Oneida and Madison counties are experiencing higher volumes of surrenders and animals in need of medical care.
Homeless for the Holidays: Local shelters slammed with strays
Shelters in Madison and Oneida counties are experiencing higher volumes of surrenders and animals in need of medical care. more
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A Bobcat operater clears the Remsen Main St. sidewalks on Monday, December 19, 2022
SNAPSHOT: Snow blankets the area in Monday storm
Several inches of snow blanketed the Village of Remsen on Monday, Dec. 19. more

COLUMN: Have a holly jolly Christmas — tips for growing a holiday favorite
We love the song: tis the season to deck the halls with boughs of holly! The holidays remind everyone about holly, with miniature holly plants, or using holly in winter decorations. more
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The showy, long purple cones of an Oriental spruce (Picea orientalis) tree.
COLUMN: Six favorite conifers and the cones they produce
In much of the country, much of the landscape goes barren from fall through spring. Evergreens are typically the workhorse plants that carry us through. But not all evergreens are created equal. more
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In Jewish homes, jelly doughnuts are often enjoyed during Hanukkah and are known as Sufganiyot.
Jelly doughnuts: How to make the ultimate Hanukkah pastry
Jelly doughnuts, also known as sufganiyot, have become a classic Hanukkah treat, one of a number of foods fried in oil that are popular on the holiday. more
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Pictured is the winner of last year’s Oneida Holiday Light Fight at 509 Lincoln Avenue. The Kimball family will help judge this year’s contest after winning last year.
Oneida gears up for 3rd annual Holiday Light Fight
The City of Oneida’s third annual Holiday Light Fight is here to encourage a sense of community this holiday season. more
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Hochul inks new law on space heaters
New York will have new requirements for space heaters — which increasing numbers of people rely on during the winter months. more
United Way MV gives away $2,000 in grocery cards
United Way of the Mohawk Valley recently gave away $2,000 in grocery gift cards with funding from the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP). more
Jerry Kraus and Tina Pavlot from the Rotary Club of Utica, Utica Mayor Rob Palmieri, David Jones from the Rotary Club of Utica, homeowner Lynne Morinitti and Barbara Freeman from the Unitarian Universalist Church’s Climate Action Team stand alongside a blossoming cherry tree.
Effort plants dozens of trees in Utica
Newly-planted trees are spreading their roots across Utica as the city looks to go green. more
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An Amaryllis in bloom in New Paltz. Make sure your amaryllis is planted so that 1/3 of the bulb’s top is above the soil line.
COLUMN: Growing amaryllis is easy
Amaryllis is one of the easiest plants to grow: if you buy this bulb, it will bloom and look magnificent. more
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Winter Energy Fair to assist with energy affordability and services
State and county agencies are partnering on a series of Winter Energy Fairs, including an upcoming event next week in Utica. more
Handmade watercolor Christmas tree cards.
Handmade holiday cards are gifts in themselves; some tips
Around this time of year, Rose Keiko Higa often finds herself making holiday cards for family and friends. more
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Two Christmas cactuses sit by a sunny window in a home in Westchester County on Monday, Dec. 5. Christmas cactuses are a staple of the season and do well with plenty of light and not too much water.
Plants that say ‘holiday season,’ and how to care for them
Holiday horticulture tends to revolve around the same handful of plants. more
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Sign-up for January Food $en$e
Registration for the January Food $en$e program — open to everyone regardless of income — will be held in Rome, Lee, Camden, Holland Patent, and Oneida. more
Great Swamp Conservancy welcomes Santa, Christmas sales, and crafts this weekend
The Great Swamp Conservancy (GSC) of Canastota is hosting a list of Christmas-themed events as it gears up for the holidays with its annual Christmas tree and repurposed Christmas decor sale. more
New Moon Farmstead will offer popup retail through Christmas in the front portion of The Hub, located at 20 Utica St., Hamilton. New Moon Farmstead partners with local farms to help sell their products as well as the company’s own products.
Pop-up retailer specializing in local farm products comes to Hamilton
A new retailer offering local farm fare and material goods is popping up in Madison County. more
African violets are nice alternative plants to consider during the holidays that aren’t poisonous.
COLUMN: Which plants are safe for pets
The holidays are upon us and potted plants make perfect gifts. They can also serve as decorations around the home while bringing good cheer. more
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A fig tree wrapped in tar paper and topped with a protective bucket in Pittsburgh.
COLUMN: Even in colder areas, fig trees can do well if protected
If you’re growing fig trees where temperatures drop below freezing for extended periods, then an ounce of protection can be worth a pound (or more!) of figs. more
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Thanksgiving recycling reminders from the Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority
Officials say that between Thanksgiving and New Years Day, Americans produce an extra 1 million tons of waste per week than any other time of the year. more
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