The adage “Rome wasn’t built in a day” dates all the way back to the 12th century. Though the saying is now nearly a millennium old, its message – that time is necessary to create great things – is as true in now as it was in 1190. Building great communities takes time, but that process is often esc...

The pond that we dug when we built our home is not very large but it has been the source of many hours of fun. When we converted a wet tractor-eating area into a pond, there were no great plans for a fishing pond, but it was soon filled with insects and enough frogs to keep three boys busy for hours...

Since 2017, Derry, NH, has hosted a farmers market to showcase hobbyists and family businesses selling products from jams and jellies to greeting cards. This year, the market has run every Wednesday beginning at 3 p.m. since June 7. This season’s Derry Homegrown Farm and Artisan Market has already b...

Allium cepa. This friend of any home garden should be a staple in every kitchen. Crisp and sometimes sweet, often sour – occasionally packing a powerful punch – this veggie can be snowy white, golden yellow or a brilliant reddish-purple. Care to take a guess? It’s the onion! Join us for a brief walk...

Parks & Trails New York (PTNY) and the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation (OPRHP) have announced the release of the NYS Greenway Trails Progress Report (August 2021 – December 2022), which outlines the accomplishments made, the projects initiated and the funding secur...

What do you do when there’s more shade and shadow than sunshine in your garden? While your plant selections will likely differ from those chosen for a sunny spot, there are still plenty of beautiful, flowering plants from which to choose. When selecting plants for a shady spot, first determine how m...

A new court sport is sweeping the nation, and it isn’t tennis or basketball. According to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association, 4.8 million people played pickleball in 2021, marking a nearly 15% growth in the total number of players from the year prior. As it grows, it becomes more and more lik...

You know the team here at Country Culture loves a good, obscure holiday, but we strongly believe that June 16’s Arborist Appreciation Day deserves more attention. What is an arborist? Also called a tree surgeon or an arboriculturist (if you’re fancy), an arborist is a professional in arboriculture –...

In order to expand the offerings at Empire Farm Days, New York’s premier ag trade show, this summer we’ve invited in a number of rising social media agvocates to share stories, information and experiences – and we’re even going to have a comedian doing a set on Friday evening! On Instagram, Shayna S...