Gardening Farming
Posted on August 7, 2023
As you harvest the first tomatoes of the season, you may notice that some of the fruit is not perfect. Blossom end rot, a physiologic disorder, results in dry, sunken, brown areas on the blossom end or bottom of the fruit. Blossom end rot also can occur on peppers but often is on the sides of the fr...
Gardening Farming
Posted on June 16, 2022
You patiently waited until the danger of frost had passed to plant your tomatoes. And you installed a sturdy support system in anticipation of healthy, robust plants. But there are still some things you can do to ensure the harvest of your dreams. If you’ve had your soil tested, you’ll know exactly ...
Gardening Farming, Lifestyle
Courtney Llewellyn 
July 21, 2026
Seniors are vulnerable to mental health issues. The World Health Organization says around one in five older adults experience psychiatric disorders li...
Lifestyle
Courtney Llewellyn 
July 19, 2026
This time of year, refrigerators take center stage in our kitchens. Whether they are holding an extra case of soft drinks, bottled water or a frosty p...
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., ...