Lifestyle
Posted on July 22, 2025
If your kayak is looking a little dull or it seems to be dragging in the water, it might be time for a waxing session. While it’s easy to think of waxing as something reserved for cars or surfboards, it actually plays a valuable role in kayak care too, especially for hard-shell models made of polyet...
Gardening Farming, Lifestyle
Posted on July 21, 2025
Saving seeds from your vegetables crops is a fun and easy way to benefit from nature’s generosity. With a little knowledge and some advanced planning, you can restock your seed supply for next year’s planting at no cost. When you purchased your vegetable seeds this year, you may recall that some var...
Events, Lifestyle
Posted on July 17, 2025
Long Shadows Farm and ACTT Naturally will host visiting hours and tours every Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., July 22 through Aug. 26. Located 30 minutes from Saratoga Springs, in Cambridge, NY, Long Shadows Farm is an expansive and serene equestrian center and home to two Thoroughbred aftercar...
Lifestyle
Posted on July 15, 2025
Summer is a time of year when people can enjoy their pick of fresh fruit at farm stands, supermarkets and other retailers. Many fruit trees, plants and bushes are ready for harvest in summer, meaning there’s no limit to the number of delicious recipes one can whip up with these sweet offerings. Peac...
Lifestyle
Posted on July 15, 2025
Parents typically make certain changes around a home to ensure it’s accommodating to children. Childproofing is a necessity, but entire rooms also may be transformed with children’s enjoyment and well-being in mind. It’s common for homeowners to set aside rooms for children to play and explore. Thes...
Lifestyle
Andy Haman 
Posted on July 9, 2025
It’s hard to find a break to yourself amidst travel sports games, pool and beach days, work obligations, summer holidays and the like. The summer “honey-do list” and your father-in-law’s retirement party. Staying up all hours of the night while your teen hosts their first sleepover. It’s all calling...
Lifestyle
Andy Haman 
Posted on July 9, 2025
Trail Tales will be a series for Country Culture this summer revisiting a project Managing Editor Andy Haman worked on in 2021 – and hopefully expanding on it by visiting and/or profiling other state parks in the Capital region, Mohawk Valley and Herkimer County areas . Back in 2021, Country Culture...
Lifestyle
Andy Haman 
Posted on July 1, 2025
Lawn mower blades. Opening pools. Sun exposure. Summer may have just started, but it will bring with it its own set of hazards as the outdoors green up and the weather begins to warm. There’s no time like the present to brush up on first aid supplies, training and more. You typically only have to ha...
Lifestyle
Posted on June 27, 2025
As hiking season kicks into high gear, officials from Vermont’s Department of Forests, Parks & Recreation; the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets; and the Vermont Trails & Greenways Council are urging outdoor enthusiasts to help safeguard all forests by cleaning their boots, clothing and ...
Gardening Farming, Lifestyle
Posted on June 26, 2025
Many people enjoy the possibilities that outdoor living offers and admit they would spend more time outside if the exterior spaces of their homes featured more amenities. According to a 2024 survey by Allstate Protection Plans, Americans love outdoor living and entertaining. Seventy-six percent of t...
Gardening Farming, Lifestyle
Posted on June 23, 2025
As the Northeast enters the summer season, UConn Extension is reminding farmers and agricultural workers to prioritize safety for themselves, their animals and their operations. From extreme heat to barn fire risk and tractor accidents, summer conditions increase the potential for injury or loss on ...
Lifestyle
Posted on June 17, 2025
Summer is a season of relaxation when school is not in session, vacation season is in full swing and people everywhere are getting outside and soaking up the summer sun. It’s hard to imagine how that can get any better. But it can for people thinking of installing a pool in their backyard. Pools def...
Lifestyle
Posted on June 16, 2025
As the seasons change, it’s time to freshen up food and beverage offerings so they align more closely with seasonal vibes. Light, fresh and fizzy cocktails seem tailor-made for warm evenings. Some cocktails get their effervescence from sparkling wines – as Bellini or mimosa devotees can attest. This...
Lifestyle
Tamra M. Bolton 
Posted on June 16, 2025
Before the age of disposable paper napkins and tissues, there were handkerchiefs. Every woman’s purse and man’s jacket pocket carried one. Men also carried them in the back pockets of their khakis, jeans or overalls. Not only were they a necessary part of your wardrobe, but they were stylish as well...
Lifestyle
Posted on June 10, 2025
People naturally think burgers and hot dogs when they envision grilled foods. But there is so much more that can be cooked over an open fire, including desserts and even pizza. Grilling lends a distinctive smoky taste to both the crust and the toppings. Grilled pizzas start with a basic dough that c...
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Gardening Farming, Lifestyle
Laura Rodley 
September 23, 2025
Hiking, hunting, harvesting? Going for a walk in the woods? Riding your horse? Mowing your lawn? Picking apples? Beware of yellowjackets. “Historicall...
Events, Lifestyle
January 22, 2025
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Lifestyle
February 5, 2025
Efforts to revive small business sectors have helped countless communities regain their prosperity and sense of community pride. Those efforts have be...
Gardening Farming
February 3, 2025
The middle of winter, with snow covering brick-hard, frozen ground may seem like an odd time to plan a new garden bed, but it’s the best time. If you ...