Hunting is popular throughout North America. The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service said that 40% of the population of the U.S. ages 16 and older participated in wildlife-related activities in 2016, the most recent year for data. As is the case with many hobbies and pastimes, hunting requires some unique ...

Decorating is one of the joys of the holiday season. Families often decorate together, and such traditions may include dressing the Christmas tree and hanging holiday lights around the house. A day spent making homemade ornaments is another great way to decorate and spend quality time together as a ...

Fresh garlic from your garden is hard to beat, and now is the time to get it started for next year. Let’s look at a few tips for a successful garlic crop using science and some practical gardening knowledge. We should always try to get the best variety for local conditions. Garlic includes two major...

Those lovely houseplants that clean the air and add beauty to our homes are primarily tropical natives. In spring and summer, we can (sort of) convince them that they are still swaying in the breeze on the island from which they came. However, come autumn and winter in our cool northern climate, the...

Among those who enjoy dairy, there tend to be two camps when it comes to cheese: those who like it and those who love it. If you’re a cheese lover like most of us at Country Culture, you may want to consider making your own cheese. It can be a fun way to try new flavors and make some unique holiday ...

Autumn is well underway. The leaves are falling, and it’s time to put the garden to bed in anticipation of the coming season. If you have fruit trees in your garden, especially young ones, preparing them for winter weather can help ensure that you’ll have healthy, productive trees in spring. Winter-...

Nearly 75% of Americans are estimated to participate in this year’s Halloween festivities, and with that comes Halloween-related waste. This includes costumes, decorations, pumpkins, candy wrappers and more. The Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority is here to help “green” your Halloween. Costumes E...

Hunting is a thrilling hobby for millions of people across the globe. In fact, non-hunters may be wide-eyed to learn just how popular the sport is. A recent report from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service found that 11.5 million Americans participated in hunting in 2016. Many hunters spend a lifetime...

As Americans prepare for Halloween this year, American Humane – the country’s first national animal welfare organization – is reminding pet owners to think about their four-legged friends. As children gear up to go trick-or-treating and adults pick out costumes and decorations, American Humane is pr...