Most families have Easter traditions they enjoy and hope to pass along to the next generation. Growing up, getting a new Easter outfit was a biggie. You didn’t want to show up in your regular church clothes for Resurrection Sunday. Mama always made sure us girls had a new dresses and shoes – maybe a...

As much as we might wish that May lilacs or June peonies would last forever in our gardens, they’re fleeting pleasures. One of the best ways to preserve those wonderful moments and revisit them in the future is by photographing your garden. If you don’t take pictures because you’ve been disappointed...

In 2023, the U.S. lost 48% of its agriculturally managed honeybee colonies in an unprecedented year. But the issue is more complex than the statistics can communicate. In a Cornell Keynote from eCornell, Marina Caillaud, a lecturer of entomology in the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences (CALS), ...

Bathroom renovations are significant undertakings that cost homeowners sizable amounts of money. According to Remodeling magazine’s “2024 Cost vs. Value Report,” the average cost of a mid-range bathroom remodel across the U.S. in 2024 was around $25,000. Homeowners who want an upscale remodel can ex...

New growth is a hallmark of spring, whether it plays out in the birth of birds and bunnies or with the returned buds on trees and plant stalks. While most greenery rebounds naturally, lawns may need a little extra TLC in order to return to their once lush, green glory. Revitalizing a lawn in spring ...

Tomatoes are a versatile ingredient in many meals that are just as delicious in a garden salad as they are stewed and simmered in a favorite sauce. Tomatoes are a major source of the antioxidant lycopene, which can reduce one’s risk of heart disease and cancer. Tomatoes also are a great source of vi...

Mama was the love of Daddy’s life. Their love story began when she was a skinny teenage girl walking to school in their rural community of Bugtussel. Mama would make a calculated detour by the local sawmill where Daddy was working. He pretended not to notice, but for him, it was love at first sight....

Join the Lake County Master Gardeners on as they present a free webinar on April 15 at 7 p.m., given by author C.L. Fornari on “Growing Vegetables in Small Spaces.” Through this webinar you will discover how much food you can raise when you get creative about the space you have. From raised beds and...

There are countless distractions that can divert motorists’ attention away from driving, and all it takes is a split second before calamity follows. “In one accident, the insured’s glasses fell to the floor,” described John Agee, director of casualty claims for Virginia Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance ...