Mike Markiw stands next to an 8½ feet tall Asiatic lily in his backyard. His wife, Debbie, says it normally grows to about 6 or 7 feet tall, but the excessive rain has “...
Gardeners and do-it-yourselfers are making the sparks fly, and the nation’s utilities want them to stop.
Residential customers have been blamed for most of the damage do...
About 25-30 million deer in America
Sometimes even a doe-eyed Bambi will wear out its welcome. Deer have been banned from many gardens, orchards and woodlots because they...
One problem with planting in containers is that those plants that are so vibrant and eye-catching in May often look like compost fodder a few months later.
In their new ...
Unusual plant, catchy name
Looking for something unusual in your garden? Here’s a beautiful plant with a catchy name — Spiny Bear’s Breeches (Acanthus spinosus).
“Acanthu...
ZELIENOPLE — Venture Outdoors North is sponsoring these events in July.
For information on locations or to sign up for an event, go to www.ventureoutdoors. org/north.as...
MUDDY CREEK TWP — Here are events that are scheduled at Moraine State Park and at McConnells Mill State Park in July.
Moraine State Park
• Scavenger Hunt at the Beach,...
CRANBERRY TWP — Attendees coming to this year’s Cranberry Community Days will again be treated to a traditional carnival along with the usual favorites such as the Lions...
EAST BRADY — The 2011 East Brady Riverfest set July 15 to 17 will have a beach theme. Here is a roundup of events:
• The Citizen of the Year Award will be given out. Nom...
2 each crookneck or summer squash, baby zucchini, large whole carrots, large fennel or 3 medium fennel bulbs
5 to 6 shallots
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pe...
