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  • Tebbs Farms and Greenhouses On the Grow Since 19480

    Webb Weekly
    • May 13, 2020

    Tebbs Farms and Greenhouses was started in 1948 by Dick and Mable Tebbs in a small tent on Four Mile Drive. They grew their own produce at their farm in Montoursville. With the success of farming, they swiftly moved to greenhouse growing with bedding plants and Easter Flowers — this kept their business open longer

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Implementing Your Management Plan0

    Jon Pries

    In the last installment, we laid out the steps in making a Management Plan. We itemized setting goals, doing a property inventory and seeking the advice of conservations organizations and governmental agencies. Now let’s look at implementing that plan. First, always keep in mind that the plan is a guideline – it is not set

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Wildlife Heroes0

    Jon Pries

    Who are they? Where do they come from, and why do they truly become heroes? Well, they are all around us, and they have been there for decades, often laboring away and receiving no recognition for the good that they do. Yes, they are the unsung heroes that plod along, not seeking praise, just wanting

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Fall Tree Planting and Care0

    Jon Pries

    Cooler temperatures and lower humidity have ushered in the fall season, which officially began on Monday, September 23rd. Soon, the various hunting seasons we have all been waiting for will be underway, and yet, there is still a lot we can do in the area of habitat improvement over the next few months. Specifically, adding

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Fall Habitat Work0

    Jon Pries

    As the summer days shorten and fall is almost upon us, let’s take a look at what we can do over the next month or so to improve our habitat for the wildlife we hope to aid through the upcoming winter months. Even though the daytime temperatures are slowly dropping as fall approaches, there is

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Planning For Springtime Planting0

    Jon Pries

    With the beginning of winter weather settling in and spending time by the fireplace a much more enjoyable pastime now, you might want to take time to focus your attention on some springtime activities, in order to get your mind off of Mother Nature’s winter stranglehold. So let’s start to plan out what we can

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  • 16th Salvation Army Festival of Trees To Be Held December 7 At Lycoming Mall0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    A chance to vote on beautifully decorated Christmas trees and the opportunity to help support the Salvation Army will again happen when the 16th Annual Salvation Army Festival of Trees is held at the Lycoming Mall on Friday, December 7, beginning at 7 p.m. This annual event is sponsored by the Lycoming Mall, Backyard Broadcasting

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  • Autumn is a Prime Time to Tend Lawns and Gardens0

    Family Features
    • September 19, 2018

    Autumn is gardening season. That statement may not seem right to those who think of the spring as the peak time to care for lawns and gardens. However, autumn is an ideal time to get into the garden and ensure that flowers, trees and garden beds will over-winter successfully. A number of things make autumn

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  • County Hall Corner: Wet Weather Woes1

    Larry Stout

    If it seems that we have had a very wet summer, it is because we have. National Weather Service reports that 11.99 inches of rain (let’s call it 12 inches), fell in Williamsport in the month of July, with the normal amount being 4.34 inches. July 2018 ranks as the wettest July on record, shattering

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  • Habitat Improvement: Food Plots0

    Jon Pries

    One of the most frequently used methods of creating a better habitat, usually in the form of a food source, is the establishment of a food plot, or perhaps, multiple food plots. The size, shape and location of any food plot are determined by topography, water sources and often the proximity of property boundaries. Consulting

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Habitat Improvement: Trees0

    Jon Pries

    Writer’s note: We have previously discussed developing a Management Plan for Habitat Improvement, and now we’ll look at specifics. This is the first of a 3-part series about Habitat Improvement, which will cover: Trees, Bushes, Shrubs and Vines, and Food Plots. EXISTING TREES: To begin with, we should have done a survey that identifies the

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Summer Habitat Projects0

    Jon Pries

    Thursday, June 21, 2018, is the official first day of summer. For the next several months of warmer days and periodic thunderstorms and rain showers, we have the perfect time to step up our efforts to better the habitat to help all forms of wildlife. From field to forest, the work we do can provide

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Oh, Well…0

    Jon Pries

    In the last weeks of our spring gobbler season here in Pennsylvania I was pretty convinced that the population of birds, at least in the areas where I would frequently hunt, had been slowly decreasing over the last few years. Sure, I was happy for several hunters I knew that had reported a successful season

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  • Annual Way’s Garden Art Show Sunday, June 100

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    One of Williamsport’s greatest civic assets, Way’s Garden, will again be the site of the 62nd Annual Way’s Garden Art Show conducted by the Bald Eagle Art League. Additionally, the Way’s Garden Restoration Committee will use this occasion to help raise funds for its restoration efforts. The event takes place this Sunday, June 10 between

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  • County Hall Corner: Planting a Tree0

    Larry Stout

    Arbor Day, April 27th, came and went, and probably only one out of a hundred people knew of it, and probably only one out of that number celebrated the event. The idea of planting trees might not seem glamorous, but Williamsport built its reputation as the “Lumber Capital of the World,” and had not those

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Springtime Habitat Projects0

    Jon Pries

    Well, it appears that spring has finally sprung! With the warmer temperatures and intermittent rains, we should turn our attention to habitat work that will benefit all forms of wildlife. First things first. Probably the most important key to success in creating viable food plots is the gathering and analysis of soil samples. In a

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  • Free Trees Coming To Your Community0

    Press Release

    By Tracie L. Witter – Regional Affairs Director, PPL Electric Utilities Last time we saw leaves, we were hurrying to rake them off the lawn before the fall snow arrived. But now a warmer season is here, and the trees are ready to start sprouting this summer’s cover again. It’s a nice part of every

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  • 10 Reasons to Plant a Tree This Spring0

    Webb Weekly

    Did you know planting a tree is one of the easiest and most powerful things you can do to have a positive impact on the environment? It’s true. Trees clean the air, prevent rainwater runoff, help you save energy and even combat global warming. And they’re a snap to plant! No horticultural degree required. With

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  • The Roving Sportsman… First Things First0

    Jon Pries

    We’ve talked about developing a management plan and discussed where to get some great advice in planning and reaching your goals. Now, let’s look at a few projects we can accomplish over the next few months to get things rolling. FROST SEEDING: Frost seeding is a process used to either establish a new food plot

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  • The Roving Sportsman… The Next Step0

    Jon Pries

    Creating a management plan for your property is the first step in optimizing the habitat on your land. Having put down on paper a list of your property’s inventory, a list of the end goals for the work you will do and some of your ideas as to how you can accomplish your objectives, it

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Thoughts for the New Year0

    Jon Pries

    The ball has dropped. The New Year’s Eve parties are behind us. Hopefully, our heads have cleared up by now from the revelries of New Year’s Eve, and we can take time to focus on what lies ahead in the coming year. So, steep a pot of tea, or brew a jug of coffee, and

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  • Christmas Commerce0

    Jim Webb

    Well, the Christmas season is definitely in full swing around our area. My barometer is always the traffic on the Golden Strip and how many folks are getting their Christmas tree at Tebbs on Four Mile Drive. Robin and the ladies have the place looking better than ever! I love the new sign; the pre-drilled

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  • 15th Salvation Army Festival of Trees To be Held Friday, December 8 At Lycoming Mall0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    For the 15th time an event that helps brighten the holiday landscape and raise money to benefit the local Salvation Army will take place this Friday, December 8 at 7 p.m. at the Lycoming Mall. These beautifully decorated trees will not only beautify and make the shopping experience for Christmas shoppers more aesthetically pleasing and

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