The pond that we dug when we built our home is not very large but it has been the source of many hours of fun. When we converted a wet tractor-eating area into a pond, there were no great plans for a fishing pond, but it was soon filled with insects and enough frogs to keep three boys busy for hours...

Since 2017, Derry, NH, has hosted a farmers market to showcase hobbyists and family businesses selling products from jams and jellies to greeting cards. This year, the market has run every Wednesday beginning at 3 p.m. since June 7. This season’s Derry Homegrown Farm and Artisan Market has already b...

Allium cepa. This friend of any home garden should be a staple in every kitchen. Crisp and sometimes sweet, often sour – occasionally packing a powerful punch – this veggie can be snowy white, golden yellow or a brilliant reddish-purple. Care to take a guess? It’s the onion! Join us for a brief walk...

You know the team here at Country Culture loves a good, obscure holiday, but we strongly believe that June 16’s Arborist Appreciation Day deserves more attention. What is an arborist? Also called a tree surgeon or an arboriculturist (if you’re fancy), an arborist is a professional in arboriculture –...

In order to expand the offerings at Empire Farm Days, New York’s premier ag trade show, this summer we’ve invited in a number of rising social media agvocates to share stories, information and experiences – and we’re even going to have a comedian doing a set on Friday evening! On Instagram, Shayna S...

National Scavenger Hunt Day is May 24 – are you ready for an adventure? Grab a basket and a camera and head outside to join in the fun! See if you can find these things in and around your home and farm: Egg Feather Clover (extra points if it has four leaves) Cow patty Yellow flower Green crayon Maso...

The first Saturday in May is celebrated as a day for small things with big flavor. The HerbDay Coalition, an organization of five nonprofit groups, started National Herb Day to raise awareness about the useful properties and importance of herbs in daily life. They also encourage people to learn more...

“As the International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) continues to warn us, we need to act now: the coming years are crucial for the future of our planet,” said Edie Mukiibi, president of Slow Food . “The best way to celebrate International Earth Day on April 22 is to acknowledge this final warning a...

From salads and sauces to your favorite entrée, fresh garlic and garlic powder add a unique spark to any dish and should be a mainstay for every kitchen. Celebrate it on April 19, National Garlic Day! Planting and Growing Garlic – The Farmer’s Almanac recommends using seed garlic from a local suppli...

Just as baseball season is starting to heat up, we take time on April 17 to pay our respects to a different kind of bat. Bat Appreciation Day represents an opportunity to learn more about the important role bats play in ecology and biodiversity. In 1982, a group of concerned scientists founded Bat C...

It might be a bit early in our neck of the woods to be celebrating this, but April 5 is National Dandelion Day. Regarded by many as either bright harbingers of spring or annoying pests, dandelions are found just about everywhere. Dandelions, however, aren’t indigenous to North America. They were bro...

Conservation is a collective responsibility shared by individuals across the globe. Protecting the planet and ensuring its future has never been more important, as various organizations and environmentalists warn that, without immediate action, many of the more harmful effects of climate change coul...

Springtime signals the start of auction season, and auctions can be really fun places to get the things you need (or just want) for your home or farm. There are some things you can do to set yourself up for success before you head out, though. The first tip may sound like torture to those who get th...

The last full week in March is designated as National Agriculture Week by the Agriculture Council of America, a nonprofit organization composed of leaders in the agricultural, food and fiber community, dedicating its efforts to increasing the public’s awareness of agriculture’s role in modern societ...

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s Agriculture Program is reminding you that local maple is always in season. There are many local maple producers in Chautauqua County and across New York State. Chautauqua Grown, a source for all things local foods in Chautauqua County, is availabl...