Learning trails find way to county
Born Learning Trails for preschoolers and their parents, grandparents and care providers have hit Butler County like a wave.
A trail is...
Pools ready for a wet summer
Here are swimming pools in Butler County:
ALAMEDA PARK
Address: 184 Alameda Road, Butler
Telephone: 724-284-5384
Hours: Open Ju...
Here is a list of the summer events in Cranberry Township
• Throughout summer — The Cranberry Township Parks and Recreation Department will host a variety of programs fo...
Potting benches help out
One of Karen Angelucci's favorite gardening tools is the wood potting bench her father made for her.
The big poplar bench has shelves for storing...
We all look forward to spring and the return of butterflies and bees to our gardens. It is such a thrill to see the first butterfly on our newly bloomed flowers, but pol...
Food systems vital to maintaining resources
The word is everywhere. Sustainable gardening, sustainable agriculture, sustainable landscaping, sustainable urban living, sus...
Some things bear repeating: Plant vegetables.
The tastes of fresh-picked beans, lettuce and tomatoes, grown from seeds of varieties bred for flavor rather than commercia...
Tips on lawn maintenance from Walter Clemons:
• Mow often. Frequent cutting makes grass grow thick, which suppresses weeds.
• Avoid cutting grass too short, so moisture ...
Lawn mowers are tough machines, but they will give some subtle and not so subtle hints they need attention.
After a winter hiatus, it is not uncommon for mowers to have ...
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — When Walter Clemons was a high school student in St. Petersburg, Fla., he did something he considers smart, some 50 years later.
He learned about lan...
