I find myself getting excited over strange things sometimes. This happened recently, as I was driving to work on Route 62, and suddenly came across a Black Bear. Coming across a Black Bear is always an exciting event. The difference this time was the bear was dead. Of course, it is always ...
The temperatures are dropping, the trees are putting on their annual color show, and Halloween is less than two weeks away. October is on full display, both in nature and in people’s homes. While I have never been someone who pulls out all of the stops for Halloween, I do make the time to ...
What perennials need to be replaced? If you have a plant with a dead center that needs to be dug, the center removed and the healthy part of the plant moved. Likewise are there plants that need to be replaced. My Shasta daisies have not had a good season. Next spring I need to replace them in ...
A few weeks ago, I walked out of work in a dreadful mood. Nothing drastic happened. It was just the accumulation of lots of small things that I couldn’t get ahead of. Crossing the parking lot, I spotted a fall-colored maple leaf. It was striking. A tie-dye combination of red and yellow ...
Human beings are deeply connected to the natural world around us. Whether we’re pet owners, gardeners, or farmers, this bond with nature is something we instinctively seek. Those who keep a connection to the natural world either physically, emotionally, or even spiritually understand that ...
Fall is a beautiful time in Warren County. It’s also a boost to tourism in the region. And the Warren County Visitors Bureau is looking to tap into that with a “Warren County Leaf Peeping Guide.” “The last couple of years, we have done ‘Peak Week,’ where we highlighted a ...