
A new green holiday: Reduce Your Lawn Day is May 20
Reduce Your Lawn Day returns on May 20 – a national invitation to rethink our outdoor spaces and reimagine them as thriving habitats. Whether you’re

During National Bicycle Safety Month, follow these tips when sharing the road
As National Bicycle Safety Month in May kicks the riding season into gear, the New York State Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee is reminding riders and

Around the Kitchen Table: Who remembers ironing?
I have a lifelong aversion to ironing. It started when I was about 3. Mama killed my imaginary friend “Cowboy” with an iron. He was

Ensure a ‘clean grill of health’ when cooking outdoors
Seasoned grillers are likely familiar with food safety protocols regarding safe temperatures and cross contamination. As barbecue season heats up ahead of Memorial Day, consider

Attract winged friends with these bird feeders
Birds are beautiful creatures that can make a lawn and garden feel even more serene. Providing snacks to supplement what birds naturally find in the

What pet owners should know about heartworm
Pets owners go to great lengths to ensure their animal companions are happy and healthy. Nutritious diets and routine visits to a veterinarian are two

Spring ahead with fresh flavors
Warm weather, blue skies and time spent outdoors are hallmarks of spring. Springtime is a season of rebirth and renewal. That’s evidenced by budding trees

Looking for a paving contractor this spring?
Here’s some no-nonsense advice from a pro. When it comes to hiring a paving contractor, retired industry veteran Ricky Villamaino has a wealth of insight

The baking and breaking of bread
If thou tastest a crust of bread, thou tastest all the stars and all the heavens. – Robert Browning There’s few who would disagree with

Preservation League of NYS awards a Preservation Opportunity Fund Grant to Glen Conservancy
The Preservation League of New York State is thrilled to share that the Glen Conservancy is one of six organizations receiving funding from its Preservation
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