Mama was the love of Daddy’s life. Their love story began when she was a skinny teenage girl walking to school in their rural community of Bugtussel. Mama would make a calculated detour by the local sawmill where Daddy was working. He pretended not to notice, but for him, it was love at first sight....

Join the Lake County Master Gardeners on as they present a free webinar on April 15 at 7 p.m., given by author C.L. Fornari on “Growing Vegetables in Small Spaces.” Through this webinar you will discover how much food you can raise when you get creative about the space you have. From raised beds and...

There are countless distractions that can divert motorists’ attention away from driving, and all it takes is a split second before calamity follows. “In one accident, the insured’s glasses fell to the floor,” described John Agee, director of casualty claims for Virginia Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance ...

If you’re looking for a plant for your garden that will come back year after year, is easy to care for and suitable for a variety of growing conditions, coral bells ( Heuchera ) just might be the plant for you. It’s also known by the common names alum root and rock geranium. Heuchera are semi-evergr...

Spring is here, and although warmer weather eliminates the risk of snow and ice on roadways, it also marks the season of slow-moving vehicles (SMVs). From April through October, you are far more likely to encounter a slow-moving vehicle on the road. SMVs are defined as any vehicle that operates unde...

Weather is more unpredictable than ever before, and homeowners should take stock of the outdoor power equipment they have in their garages and sheds to handle ensuing damage left behind. Preparation is key – before a storm and unseasonable weather hits a community. “Today it’s not enough to just pre...

Mom always had a staple in our cabinet that I never actually saw her use: Tabasco sauce. I don’t know if it was a requirement for a proper kitchen pantry or if it was gifted to her in times past and she couldn’t bring herself to toss it. It was there for years and never opened. Then, one gathering a...

While the weather where you are might not quite be conducive to gardening just yet, any time is a good time to check out a good book! Since 1997, the American Horticultural Society (AHS) has been honoring outstanding garden-related books published in North America through the annual AHS Book Awards....

It is generally accepted that cattle vaccines should be stored at temperatures between 35º and 46º F. But what happens if they aren’t? “Exposure to temperatures beyond the optimal range has the potential to negatively impact the effectiveness of both killed and modified-live vaccines,” said Dr. Cath...