Three generations gather to celebrate history and prepare firewood. We think of Grandpa as we buzz wood yet again. Years have gone by but the old 1938 Allis Chalmers WC still hums the buzz saw from Grandpa’s gravel pit. More than machines and more than winter fuel, we celebrate memories and shared l...

Perennial plants return to our gardens each growing season, but after several years, they may outgrow their original space. Dividing perennials in autumn or early spring can help keep these plants healthy while allowing you to build your ornamental beds over time. Overcrowding may cause a lack of fl...

Robert Kroeger’s latest book, “ Stone Barns of America ,” is more than just a collection of photographs and facts. It is a testament to the artistry, history and determination etched in the walls of stone barns scattered across the country. Released in 2025, this book, like its predecessors, isn’t j...

The New York Nut Growers Association announces that their 2025 Fall Meeting will take place on Oct. 18 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Ramble On, 3383 Colegrove Rd., Trumansburg, NY. Breakfast starts at 9 a.m., and the program begins at 9:30 a.m. Speakers and discussion topics will include Jeff Zarnowski (“...

The recent cold snap – with widespread frost and even a freeze in some spots – likely marked the end of the season for pumpkins and winter squash. Unless your area escaped the frost or you covered these crops, their tender foliage succumbed to the autumn temperatures. In general, the timing of pumpk...

Candles are not in short supply come the holiday season. During Chanukah, candles are an integral component of celebrating the miracle of oil that burned in the Temple for eight days. Celebrants of Kwanzaa utilize candles to represent the seven principles of the holiday. Christians light candles dur...

Halloween is an annual celebration that many children and adults look forward to each October. From the mysterious and the macabre to the goofy and gregarious, Halloween speaks to people in many different ways. And with the opportunity to accumulate several pounds of sugary treasure after a few hour...

The elements pose a unique challenge to motor vehicles, and that’s particularly notable when seasons change. Though the shift from spring to summer or even summer to fall may not be too significant, drivers who want to safeguard their vehicles would be wise to take certain measures to prepare their ...

Hiking, hunting, harvesting? Going for a walk in the woods? Riding your horse? Mowing your lawn? Picking apples? Beware of yellowjackets. “Historically, they always come out this time of year to feast on aster and goldenrod,” said Mary Wigmore, owner of Ashfield, MA-based Wigmore Forest Resource Man...