Ah, August. Summer is in full swing, but autumn is already peeking around the corner. The rewards of gardening are everywhere. Fruits and berries are ripening, as are vegetable crops. It’s time to begin harvesting and enjoying that fresh, home-grown flavor. Is there anything better than the taste of...

Hobbies can bring people together, which makes them an ideal outlet for families who want to spend more time with one another. Families on the lookout for hobbies they can enjoy together can consider the following activities. Hiking : Hiking is a family-friendly activity that’s free and ideal for in...

Farming and hunting often go hand in hand. Agricultural land that offers food, water and shelter for wildlife is considered prime real estate for hunting. Farmers and other rural landowners routinely grant hunters access to portions of their land through lease agreements. Creating hunting lease agre...

After a good night’s sleep and breakfast we left Newark only to have another flat. The old tube my son had in his pack suffered from age and storage. Fortunately, experience and the right tools made it a quick job and we were back on the bikes. The lock at Lyons caught my eye. This was not just a lo...

Ogden Nash’s book “The Animal Garden,” published in 1965, is a chuckle to read. The rhyming verse and amusing illustrations tell an upbeat story about a family living in a home where no pets are allowed because the parents suffer from allergies. Roy and Joy try to convince their parents to let them ...

As our intrepid team member Dan made his way across New York State on the Erie Canalway path by bike, we thought about other ways people can explore their beautiful natural surroundings. Viewing the landscape by water is also a great way to explore, especially with the rivers, creeks and lakes that ...

I am a rider. Learning to ride a bike was a big step in growing my childhood boundaries and adventures. Once I proved myself to be road ready, the doors to freedom opened and I rode. To friends, to the store, to a job, anywhere I wanted to go.From my first wobbly ride down the driveway to my current...

Pickles! If you’re a word nerd like me, occasionally you find yourself over at the Online Etymology Dictionary , where you can you look up the origins of words. Since we’re talking pickles today, I thought I’d share with you the history of “pickle”: “c. 1400, ‘spiced sauce served with meat or fowl’ ...

Container gardening, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways. Here are five great reasons to give container gardening a try: Container gardening provides a baby step for the beginning gardener. The idea of gardening appeals to many peoplebut sometimes the reality behind creating an inviting and at...