When the holiday wreath has been taken down and the decorations are safely packed away, do you begin to count down the days to spring?…
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It is late winter and you are driving down some old back road, sing along to the radio, “Ooooh that smell, Can’t you smell that…
Jan. 4: Master Watershed Steward information session, 7 p.m., Berks County Extension, 1238 County Welfare Road, Bern Township. Register for the information sessions: https://extension.psu.edu/masterwatershed-steward-information-session-for-berks-andschuylkill-counties. Webinar…
Jan. 4: Master Watershed Steward information session, 7 p.m., Berks County Extension, 1238 County Welfare Road, Bern Township. Register for the information sessions: https://extension.psu.edu/masterwatershed-steward-information-session-for-berks-andschuylkill-counties. Webinar…
Dec. 15: Light the Lane holiday, 6:15-7:30 p.m., Clover Hills Vineyard, Breinigsville, Lehigh County. Dave Kline performs Christmas and holiday music at the celebration with…
“I pledge my head to clearer thinking, my heart to greater loyalty, my hands to larger service, and my health to better living, for my…
Often when I write this column I immerse myself in thoughts that make me feel as though I’m writing to each of you on a…
The Penn State Extension of Berks County Master Gardeners will be featuring questions and answers to inquires received through their Garden Hotline. Q: Why are…
Grab those boots and sneakers and take two days with your family to enjoy some agricultural fun and education. You can explore a handful of…
From built-in to portable shelving like bookcases, often there is a design dilemma as to the best way to dress shelves. There is, in fact,…
There’s lemon and lime as well as orange. So-called citrus colors can add warmth and energy to nearly any space. Often, they will help instantly…
Sometimes you have fair warning when guests are coming over, such as for major holiday events. Other times people drop in with little or no…
Dear Helaine and Joe: Are you able to tell me what I own and if it is worth anything? It has glass prisms and brass…
Q: We’re having a kitchen island complete with a bar sink installed. I don’t want a standard square sink; I’d like a round bar sink.…
If you aren’t ready for a complete textile makeover, start with placemats and napkins for a simple fall refresh. (Handout/TNS) Start switching out your florals…
When it comes to picking chili peppers, farmer James Weaver can do it without gloves but some of his customers need protection from the capsaicin,…