QUESTION: I have two dogwood trees in my yard, and in the past two springs they have produced very few flowers. It breaks my heart, as I love these trees. They were both...
In my quest for unusual houseplants, I was fortunate to find a night blooming cereus (Epiphyllum oxypetalum).
This cactus, native to South America and Mexico, produces ...
Good windows defend your home against the elements. But if they’re in need of repair, they can reduce your home’s energy efficiency and comfort level. These five fixes w...
August brings mixed feelings to the garden: We’re thrilled to see plump, ripe tomatoes clinging to their vines, and perennials in full bloom, but we know we’ve reached t...
Tomatoes thrive in full sun. But can soaring temperatures be too much of a good thing for sun-loving plants during record heat?
We turned to Tomatomania’s Scott Daigre, ...
Good, bad bugs focus of booth
Stink bugs, Japanese beetles, slugs, cucumber beetles, tomato hornworms — do they bug you? Do you enjoy attracting and observing butterflies...
The County Line Band is the Butler Farm Show’s featured musical entertainment with shows starting at 7 and 9 p.m. Thursday in the Auditorium Pavilion. The performances a...
The stage is set for the 70th annual Butler Farm Show, Monday through Aug. 11 at the farm show grounds on Route 68 in Connoquenessing Township.
What began as a plowing c...
Tony Barge kicks it off country-style
If you like your country music on the honky-tonky, Bakersfield-sound, outlaw side, then you don’t want to miss Tony Barge and the Go...
Obstacle course adds more fun
CONNOQUENESSING TWP — The many facets of goats will be on display with two back-to-back events at this year's Farm Show.
The much-loved and...
