Exciting for locavores: The 2025 Herkimer County Local Foods Map is now available from CCE Herkimer in East Herkimer. Maps will be distributed throughout Herkimer County at various outlets including farmers markets this summer. To view an online version of this map, visit http://bit.ly/CCEHerkCoLoca...

Seasoned grillers are likely familiar with food safety protocols regarding safe temperatures and cross contamination. As barbecue season heats up ahead of Memorial Day, consider incorporating grill cleaning and maintenance methods into those standard safety practices. A dirty grill can affect food f...

Birds are beautiful creatures that can make a lawn and garden feel even more serene. Providing snacks to supplement what birds naturally find in the wild guarantees up close and personal interactions with the scores of species that call neighborhoods home. Bird feeders are particularly important in ...

Pets owners go to great lengths to ensure their animal companions are happy and healthy. Nutritious diets and routine visits to a veterinarian are two ways to keep pets healthy. Pet owners also can educate themselves about various conditions that can adversely affect their pets’ health, including he...

Warm weather, blue skies and time spent outdoors are hallmarks of spring. Springtime is a season of rebirth and renewal. That’s evidenced by budding trees and the return of frolicking animals. Spring also can be a time to refresh meal-making. Now is the time to trade in those hearty, filling dishes ...

In recognition of Arbor Day on April 25, the TurfMutt Foundation is celebrating the vital role trees play in enriching our environment, enhancing our health and beautifying the spaces where we live, work and play. “Trees are environmental superheroes,” said Kris Kiser, president and CEO of the TurfM...

Here’s some no-nonsense advice from a pro. When it comes to hiring a paving contractor, retired industry veteran Ricky Villamaino has a wealth of insight to share. As the former president of Villamaino Paving Company in East Longmeadow, MA, Ricky spent decades in the business helping homeowners turn...

If thou tastest a crust of bread, thou tastest all the stars and all the heavens . – Robert Browning There’s few who would disagree with those lines from the poet Browning; we’re not talking about mass-produced white sandwich bread, but the golden brown, crusty goodness of a fresh loaf of homemade s...

The Preservation League of New York State is thrilled to share that the Glen Conservancy is one of six organizations receiving funding from its Preservation Opportunity Fund. The Glen Conservancy was awarded $15,000 toward the restoration of their historic windows. The Glen Conservancy President Ron...