Events, Gardening Farming
Posted on November 11, 2022
The first thing that pops into most people’s minds when they hear the word “pickle” is a pickled cucumber (often seasoned with dill). And that’s fine! There’s a reason that particular fruit/vegetable has risen to the top of the pickle pile. Pickled cucumbers are easy to make and fun to snack on. Nex...
Gardening Farming
Posted on May 3, 2022
Do you want to enjoy fresh, home-grown veggies this summer? Perhaps you’d like to adorn your home with fresh-cut flowers. Whatever the reason, this year you’ve decided to start a garden of your own. But before you grab a spade and head for the backyard, put pen to paper and make a plan. Dream as big...
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...
Events, Gardening Farming, Lifestyle
Posted on February 1, 2022
It’s never a bad time to learn a new skill, and as we settle into month three of winter, maybe you should try your hand at canning. January is Canned Food Month, and while some people’s first thoughts are the cans at the grocery store, we know you, Country Culture maven. You’re a home canner. But ma...
Courtney Llewellyn 
Posted on January 18, 2022
The village of Richfield Springs in Otsego County, NY, has a population of about a 1,000 people. The borough of Brooklyn has about 2.6 million. Even though Dan Sullivan grew up in New York City, he discovered his heart’s home was the country. Dan said he grew up playing on the streets of Brooklyn, j...
Lifestyle
Courtney Llewellyn 
April 30, 2026
Great nature photography doesn’t start with expensive gear – it starts with paying better attention. In just 15 minutes, you can train your eye, sharp...
Lifestyle
by Sam Mazotta 
April 28, 2026
Dear Paw’s Corner: I want to take my 2-year-old dog Halley on hikes this summer, but I’m terrified that she will get Lyme disease. What will happen to...
Lifestyle
Courtney Llewellyn 
April 26, 2026
There is a drawer in my kitchen that makes the most awful noise every time it’s opened. I live in a plainly built house, one constructed long before t...
Gardening Farming, Lifestyle
Courtney Llewellyn 
April 24, 2026
Applications for the National Farmers Union’s Beginning Farmer Institute (BFI) are open. The application deadline is July 1 . The BFI is a free, onlin...