Gardening Farming
Posted on June 3, 2022
Here are a few ideas of fun projects to do with your children during summer break. Sunflower House This is an easy activity, but requires a bit of patience for the sunflowers to grow to their full height. Your children will have fun making their own special area in the yard. Mark out an area in the ...
Gardening Farming, Lifestyle
Joan Kark-Wren 
Posted on April 11, 2022
As April focuses on gardening with kids, it makes me think about the fun my sisters and I have with houseplants and perennials. I come from a long line of gardeners, some from necessity, some for the beauty and healing qualities of gardening. My maternal grandmother was an avid gardener and had a sp...
Gardening Farming, Lifestyle
Joan Kark-Wren 
Posted on April 6, 2022
April is Kids Garden Month and what better time to share your love of gardening with a child? From learning what it takes to grow your food to spending time with family to encouraging a child’s curiosity, gardening has many benefits. Starting with small projects based on your child’s age, ability an...
Lifestyle
Courtney Llewellyn 
July 17, 2026
The “Best in Rural Writing” contest is open to everyone in the world. The work can have already been published (or scheduled to be published). By subm...
Events
Courtney Llewellyn 
July 15, 2026
The Utica Maennerchor will host its annual Bavarian Festival on July 17 from 5 - 10 p.m. and July 18 from 3 - 10 p.m. at the club, 5535 Flanagan Rd., ...
Lifestyle
Andy Haman 
July 13, 2026
Few things can upset an otherwise beautiful and relaxing day spent in an outdoor living space more quickly than insects and pests. Whether it’s mosqui...
Lifestyle
by Sam Mazotta 
July 11, 2026
Dear Paw's Corner: I often see advice for humans about staying hydrated – by drinking lots of water, adding electrolyte supplements and so on. But I s...