Gardening is more than planting seeds and watching them grow. It’s also about creating a healthy environment for plants to thrive. One way gardeners do this is by using different types of crops that support the garden in unique ways. These are called companion crops, trap crops and cover crops. Each...

We ate supper every evening as a family, sometimes joined by drop-in visitors or extended family. Mama spent many hours preparing home-cooked meals and there was usually plenty to go around, but sometimes, when it looked as if we would be short a helping or two, Mama would excuse herself from the ta...

Decadent treats and Valentine’s Day go hand in hand. Couples typically exchange gifts on Valentine’s Day, and those gifts are often accompanied by something sweet. A survey from Statista found that 44% of respondents intended to purchase candy and sweets for their significant other on Valentine’s Da...

“Don’t forget: I’m also just a girl, standing in front of a boy, asking him to love her.” – “Notting Hill” That quote lives on in infamy as a GIF in the internet age. Even if you haven’t seen the classic Julia Roberts vehicle “Notting Hill,” you’ve likely seen the meme gracing many a group chat. It’...

AMBOY, NY – The Amboy 4-H Environmental Education Center would like to announce its program Snowshoe Wanders, happening Sunday afternoon, Feb. 22, from 3 - 4:30 p.m. If a person is able to walk, they can learn to snowshoe; there are snowshoes to fit all ages. A pair of snowshoes opens up a plethora ...

A 50th birthday is often viewed as a milestone moment in an individual’s personal and professional life. Upon turning 50, some adults might have felt as though they could see the light at the end of their professional tunnel, but that that’s not necessarily so in the modern era. According to the Pew...

In our family there is usually a story attached to the foods we eat – not always a good story, but at least a memorable one. Growing up, our palates were not very expansive, leaning mostly towards Dad’s likes and what was available at the time. We always had a garden with a wide variety – corn, peas...

Many people have a passion for baking. Baking can be a rewarding hobby and fill a home with an aroma that’s unique, welcoming and instantly identifiable. There’s no shortage of options when the desire to bake arises. Homemade bread is a go-to among baking enthusiasts, who can whip up a loaf of this ...

Reading is a beloved pastime that’s having a moment. A number of variables have helped to renew people’s interest in reading. BookTok, a popular subcommunity on the social media platform TikTok in which users create videos to recommend and discuss books, is one such variable. The BookTok trend has h...