
Four tips on how to reduce waste & be a more responsible consumer
Is recycling dead in the water? According to an article from the Sustainable Agency, only 9% of plastic waste was recycled in 2019, and the

How plants get from here to there & other cool facts
For the curious minds who ponder “How did that get here?” and marvel at the journey of a single bloom, prepare to have your questions

Fresh vegetables are the star of summertime meals
When the mercury rises, savvy cooks know lighter fare is the name of the game. Light recipes can be made even better by incorporating fresh

Exercise solutions for busy people
Lack of time in the day to get enough done is a common lament. Work, family and social obligations have made many individuals busier than

CNY Metal Detecting Club features Civil War reenactor
The EARTH Metal Detecting Club of Central New York will meet on June 2 at the Dunham Public Library on Main Street in Whitesboro. The

The ‘why’ of Memorial Day
The average American is as red-blooded and patriotic as they come, but even still, not every national holiday gets the same attention. Truth be told,

Flowering annuals for beneficial insects
Looking to boost the health of your vegetable garden? Consider adding annual flowering plants that will attract beneficial insects to help support and protect your

Common spring disease: Maple anthracnose
Newly emerged maple leaves coupled with the recent cool, rainy weather provide perfect conditions for a common spring fungal disease called maple anthracnose. There are

For the love of lilacs
Easily recognized by their sweet fragrance and cone-shaped clusters of tiny flowers, the common lilac has been a part of America’s gardens for much of

Creating bird-friendly communities
During spring migration, millions of wild birds make their way north – hundreds to thousands of miles in a short span of days – to
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