Lack of time in the day to get enough done is a common lament. Work, family and social obligations have made many individuals busier than ever before, and that can eat into people’s ability to find time for daily exercise. The CDC says adults need to get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity ph...

The EARTH Metal Detecting Club of Central New York will meet on June 2 at the Dunham Public Library on Main Street in Whitesboro. The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. but if you get there a little early you can witness the organized chaos of everyone bringing in and setting up the finds that they have ma...

Looking to boost the health of your vegetable garden? Consider adding annual flowering plants that will attract beneficial insects to help support and protect your plants from pests. Insects that are beneficial behave either as predators or parasites. They will prey on other insects like aphids or l...

The average American is as red-blooded and patriotic as they come, but even still, not every national holiday gets the same attention. Truth be told, I couldn’t keep Memorial Day and Labor Day straight until my late teens. It held echoes of Independence Day for me: expressed thanks for freedoms won ...

Newly emerged maple leaves coupled with the recent cool, rainy weather provide perfect conditions for a common spring fungal disease called maple anthracnose. There are several fungi responsible for the damage. All native and ornamental maples are susceptible including sugar maple ( Acer saccharum )...

Easily recognized by their sweet fragrance and cone-shaped clusters of tiny flowers, the common lilac has been a part of America’s gardens for much of our country’s history. Lilacs arrived with colonists in the early 1700s, bringing with them memories of homes and lives left behind. Native to Asia a...

During spring migration, millions of wild birds make their way north – hundreds to thousands of miles in a short span of days – to feed, nest and raise their chicks throughout the Western Hemisphere. There are many actions people can take to create healthier communities for both people and birds. Bi...

Lavender just might be the “it plant” for 2025. That’s why Monrovia is declaring May 12 – 18, 2025, Lavender Week – the perfect time after Mother’s Day for moms to keep treating themselves well. This fragrant and colorful perennial is a top choice for landscapes and containers alike. Its popularity ...

As National Bicycle Safety Month in May kicks the riding season into gear, the New York State Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee is reminding riders and drivers that everyone shares the responsibility of sharing the road safely. Remember, bicyclists are some of the most vulnerable roadway users. Pr...