Gardening Farming, Lifestyle
Saving seeds from vegetable crops
Posted on July 21, 2025
Saving seeds from your vegetables crops is a fun and easy way to benefit from nature’s generosity. With a little knowledge and some advanced planning, you can restock your seed supply for next year’s planting at no cost. When you purchased your vegetable seeds this year, you may recall that some var...
Events
ANCA & Bike Adirondacks announce 2025 Bike the Barns Route & farm stops
Posted on July 21, 2025
The Adirondack North Country Association (ANCA) and Bike Adirondacks (BikeADK) have announced the route and farm stops for this year’s Bike the Barns, a half-day bicycle tour that engages participants with North Country farms and the region’s local food movement. The scenic route will take cyclists ...
Events, Lifestyle
Aftercare organizations to offer Saratoga Dark Day tours
Posted on July 17, 2025
Long Shadows Farm and ACTT Naturally will host visiting hours and tours every Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., July 22 through Aug. 26. Located 30 minutes from Saratoga Springs, in Cambridge, NY, Long Shadows Farm is an expansive and serene equestrian center and home to two Thoroughbred aftercar...
Lifestyle
These dessert bars are peachy keen
Posted on July 15, 2025
Summer is a time of year when people can enjoy their pick of fresh fruit at farm stands, supermarkets and other retailers. Many fruit trees, plants and bushes are ready for harvest in summer, meaning there’s no limit to the number of delicious recipes one can whip up with these sweet offerings. Peac...
Lifestyle
Transform a playroom into a space that grows with the family
Posted on July 15, 2025
Parents typically make certain changes around a home to ensure it’s accommodating to children. Childproofing is a necessity, but entire rooms also may be transformed with children’s enjoyment and well-being in mind. It’s common for homeowners to set aside rooms for children to play and explore. Thes...
Gardening Farming
Trees, glorious trees!
Amy Simone 
Posted on July 15, 2025
Trees are among the hardest working plants in the landscape. Even the smallest yard can accommodate at least one or two of these botanical powerhouses. Trees with unique leaf shapes are like artwork for the landscape, making them a good choice for any yard. Photo by Amy Simone Adding a tree will pro...
Events
Local brewery celebrates with antique engine show
Andy Haman 
Posted on July 9, 2025
Mohawk Valley locals couldn’t have asked for better weather to celebrate this Independence Day as the region hit summer highs in the low 90s and a humidity index that would have anyone reaching for a glass of cold iced tea and heading for the nearest swimming hole. And so it was, on this sun-drenche...
Gardening Farming
Be on alert for European cherry fruit fly
Posted on July 9, 2025
University of Vermont (UVM) Extension and the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets are urging Northeast cherry growers and U-pick customers to be on the lookout for the European cherry fruit fly. This insect has been detected in western New York as well as in Ontario and Quebec, with new in...
Lifestyle
Balmy escapism: What’s on your summer reading list?
Andy Haman 
Posted on July 9, 2025
It’s hard to find a break to yourself amidst travel sports games, pool and beach days, work obligations, summer holidays and the like. The summer “honey-do list” and your father-in-law’s retirement party. Staying up all hours of the night while your teen hosts their first sleepover. It’s all calling...
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