As summer gives way to the crisp embrace of autumn, there’s no better time to preserve the beauty of your favorite flowers. Drying these flowers allows you to enjoy their vibrant colors and delicate forms year-round. Whether you’re creating a dried bouquet, a fall wreath or simply preserving a few s...

Exploring the great outdoors is a rewarding way to bear witness to the majesty of nature. Nature frequently presents awe-inspiring vistas that can take individuals’ breath away. Some nature lovers are content to bask in the moment and set the scene to memory. Others may want a more permanent way to ...

Summer’s bounty knows no bounds. Home gardeners often discover there are a number of crops they can harvest during the waning days of summer, with tomatoes, blueberries, zucchini and other squashes among the offerings. It pays to have various ways to prepare these ingredients when a garden starts to...

The New York Department of Ag & Markets, with support from the Farm Journal Foundation, the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) Foundation and CCE Onondaga, announced that the New York Voice of the Farmer Garden will feature several new interactive components at the 2024...

Did you know that the condition of your yard can have an impact on regional water quality? Areas where soil is left open and unvegetated are spots that are susceptible to erosion. Erosion happens when unprotected earth is moved by water from one place to another. Sediment from eroding soil can end u...

The Ashokan Watershed Stream Management Program (AWSMP) has released a new YouTube video describing the health benefits of spending time in nature, specifically near water or “blue spaces.” The video is a recording of Dr. Don Rakow, retired Cornell University faculty member, speaking to a live audie...

The Mohawk Valley Economic Development District (MVEDD), in partnership with local seamstress Lisa Smith, the Kirkland Town Library and Grow Amsterdam NY, has been awarded grant monies from the New York State Pollution Prevention Institute (NYSP2I) to host a series of educational community Homestead...

Over a five-year period beginning in 2015 and 2019, fire departments across the U.S. responded to roughly 347,000 home structure fires per year. Those data, courtesy of the National Fire Protection Association, underscores the significance of home fire protection measures. Smoke detectors are a key ...

Flipping through one of my favorite catalogs, the Vermont Country Store, I ran across some brightly colored aluminum tumblers and bowls, just like the ones that filled my grandmother’s kitchen cabinets. A wave of nostalgia hit me (as it often does), and I was transported back to the shade of a sprea...

As the summer heats up and areas grow hotter, the TurfMutt Foundation – which has advocated for the care and use of yards, parks and other green spaces for 15 years – reminds homeowners of the importance of trees and other living plants for mitigating the heat island effect. Trees, along with plants...

Fresh fruits and vegetables are full of flavor and can make for wonderful additions to anyone’s diet. But as many foodies know, it’s not always easy to find your favorite fresh fruits and vegetables at the grocery store. Various fruits and vegetables are more readily available at certain times of th...

The Catskill Center and the Congressman Maurice D. Hinchey Catskills Visitor Center are thrilled to announce the Catskills Adventure Challenge. This unique challenge offers outdoor enthusiasts a fresh and exciting opportunity to explore the Catskill Mountains while fulfilling their passion for adven...

Millions of people are interested in brewing their own beer at home. Craft brewing may start as a hobby or curiosity, and once successful, turn into something individuals do again and again. While it’s possible to eventually make money by brewing, most people engage with this hobby for the pride tha...

Planning to pick your own fruit this summer? Let’s review some U-pick fruit etiquette to keep in mind when you go. Fruit farming can be a tedious and labor-intensive enterprise. Aside from the environmental unknowns that nature throws into the mix, growing fruit requires tons of care, including plan...

The vastness of North America means there’s no shortage of places to visit and sights to see. Individuals who have caught the travel bug could spend much of their lives traversing the continent and still not see everything North America has to offer. But that doesn’t mean they can’t try. Summer vaca...