Fences serve two critical purposes: to keep something you consider valuable in and to keep everything else unwanted out. When it comes to agricultural fencing options, there are several factors to consider. There are five important questions you need to ask yourself when putting up a fence: • What i...

To paraphrase Jacobim Mugatu (does anyone remember “Zoolander”?), “sorghum is so hot right now.” This ancient grain is starting to be grown on more acreage in the U.S. – and used by a lot more consumers. The Sorghum Checkoff recently shared this healthy recipe , and we wanted to share it with you. I...

With the weather warming up, now is the time to think about how you want your yard to serve your family, pets and wildlife. Maybe you’re aiming to have the best yard in the neighborhood, want to install an outdoor family room or outdoor office or want to expand your space for entertaining. Perhaps y...

The Mohawk Valley Economic Development District Inc. (MVEDD), in partnership with a local seamstress, Lisa Smith,the Kirkland Town Library and Grow Amsterdam NY , has been awarded grant monies from the New York State Pollution Prevention Institute (NYSP2I) to host a series of educational community “...

Spending time in the backyard can be restorative and relaxing. Is it any wonder why homeowners are increasingly improving their homes so that they can blur the lines between the indoors and outside and enjoy more recreational moments in nature? Part of what makes a landscape inviting is the bevy of ...

Your home landscape can be an amazing opportunity to collaborate with nature. With thoughtful plant choices, you can invite more biodiversity into your yard. Even established landscapes will benefit from plant additions that can increase traffic from your favorite birds or provide forage for bees an...

Spinach packs quite the nutritional punch, making it a favorite of people who want to eat healthy without sacrificing flavor. Spinach contains carotenoids such as beta carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin which can help to prevent inflammation, reduce cancer risk and prevent potentially harmful eye condi...

Warm weather and extra hours of sunlight spark flowering trees and plants to bloom anew. This is the time of year when the air is sweet with the aroma of blossoms and the familiar hum of insects can be heard all around. Not all “bugs” are the same this time of year. While you probably won’t want ant...

Late winter is a great time to notice how certain trees and shrubs provide seasonal interest and complement each other in the landscape. As the snow recedes, the grays, tans and browns in the landscape offer a subtle background for plants with color to pop. Red twig dogwood ( Cornus sericea ) is one...