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  • Gardening is Good for Your Health0

    Dave Bellomo

    It makes sense that being around plants is good for you both mentally and physically. We are generally happier and less stressed when we are surrounded by plants, but is this science or all in our heads? Well, research backs this up. In fact, more and more, gardening has been shown to provide significant health

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  • Maintaining a Lawn Routinely Roamed by Pets0

    Family Features

    Vibrant, green lawns can draw attention to any landscape. Many homeowners toil for hours each week to ensure their lawns are pristine, or invest in lawn care services to help maintain a yard if they do not have the time to do so themselves. While many treatments can be applied to lawns to help them

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  • Renovations That Help Sell Homes0

    Family Features

    The adage “there’s a lid for every pot” suggests that, even in relation to the real estate market, there’s bound to be a buyer for every home on the market. Price is a significant variable in the minds of potential buyers, but there are additional factors that can affect the impression people get of a

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  • Yellow Tulip Project0

    Family Features

    Lycoming County United Way Partners with Lycoming College to Plant a Hope Garden A national mental health movement, The Yellow Tulip Project (YTP), has made its way to Williamsport. The Lycoming County United Way has planted the first of many Hope Gardens in our area. The movement’s goal is to crush the stigma around mental

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  • DuBoistown Garden Club to Host Grand Slam Flower Show At Taber Museum August 17 and 180

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    The Thomas Taber Museum at 858 West Fourth Street, Williamsport, will be filled with many beautiful flowers when the DuBoistown Garden Club holds its “Grand Slam Flower Show” there, Thursday, August 17, from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. and on Friday, August 18 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The show’s title, “Grand Slam Flower

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  • Taber Museum History Day Camp To Explore the Late 1940s through the 1970s0

    Press Release
    • July 19, 2023

    The Thomas T. Taber Museum of the Lycoming County Historical Society will be hosting its annual History Day Camp during the week July 24-28, 2023, from 9am until 12Noon each day. The Camp, which will explore the late 1940s through the 1970s, is for children aged 8-12 years old. A whole host of activities will

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  • Gardens, Geese, & Pitchforks

    Gardens, Geese, & Pitchforks0

    Andrea McElroy

    My Pap, Floyd Liddick, has been gone for seven years now. My Gram, Lois Liddick, and Pap had a house about a half mile up the road from us. Driving by was part of my daily routine. Gram would be out watering the flowers, and Pap would be up working in his garden or on

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  • The Important Role Played by Bees In Lawns and Gardens0

    Family Features

    A colorful garden in full bloom is an aesthetically appealing sight each spring and summer. The pleasant aromas emanating from such spaces only add to their appeal. Many variables contribute to a thriving garden, and perhaps none is more important than bees. North America is home to thousands of species of bees, but many of

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  • The Benefits of Planting Native Species

    The Benefits of Planting Native Species0

    Webb Weekly

    Spring and summer present ideal growing conditions for many plants, making these seasons an ideal time to tend to lawns and gardens. Though it’s easy to succumb to the temptation of exotic plants, avid gardeners and eco-conscious planters recognize the significance of native plants. Novices may not realize that native plants are much better for

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  • Plant Your Garden0

    Webb Weekly

    Last week I finally found some time to plant my seedlings, so this week, I will go over some pointers for plant care. Tomatoes are a staple fruit in most vegetable gardens — tomatoes like well-drained, loose, and fluffy soil. Tomatoes require 6-8 hours of sunlight per day and grow well when supported with a

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  • World Plant a Vegetable Garden Day0

    Steph Nordstrom

    After some weird weather to kick off May, we have finally turned the corner on spring weather! The final frost has passed, so that means it’s the perfect time to plant something! As the old saying goes, “Give a man some vegetables, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man how to grow

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  • Create Your Native Plant Garden

    Create Your Native Plant Garden0

    Webb Weekly

    Gardening is a worthwhile endeavor that not only passes the time, but can be a form of exercise and relief from the daily grind. Gardens also provide ample opportunity to experiment, as individuals can produce everything from vegetables to bountiful blooms. Recent years have witnessed a growing emphasis on eco-friendly gardening that aims to reduce

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  • Spring Activities for Families to Enjoy Together

    Spring Activities for Families to Enjoy Together0

    Webb Weekly

    Spring is one of the most popular seasons of the year. After several months of chilly temperatures in many regions, spring provides a welcome reprieve from the cold. Moderate temperatures makes it much more comfortable and inviting to venture outdoors, particularly for families with children who might not adapt to the cold as well as

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  • PennDOT Announces New License Plates To Help Grow and Sustain Plants and Pollinators0

    Press Release

    Today, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that, thanks to recently passed legislation, vehicle owners will now be able to purchase a ‘Pollinator’ license plate. Sixty-five percent of the proceeds from the license plate will be deposited into the Pollinator Habitat Program Fund. The Pollinator Habitat Program Fund is dedicated to supporting ongoing efforts

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  • The Mini but Mighty Shamrock-Shaped Solution for Lawn Renovation0

    Press Release

    Miniclover is drought-tolerant, simple, stunning and sustainable with low-to-no maintenance That lush, green lawn most strive for is struggling to survive as our climate experiences “weather whiplash,” meaning abrupt swings in weather conditions from one extreme to another. Last season, drought conditions were so dire in California billboards shouted, “Brown is the New Green.” This

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  • County Hall Corner: Planning for the Future0

    Larry Stout

    I am a year late in highlighting the 200th anniversary of the birth of the man considered to be the Father of American Landscape Architecture. Born on April 26, 1822, Frederick Law Olmsted’s most notable accomplishment was constructing Central Park and Prospect Park in New York City and designing 100 other public parks. Olmsted also

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  • Popular Trends in Home Exteriors

    Popular Trends in Home Exteriors0

    Family Features

    Certain homes have an undeniable wow factor. That instant appeal tends to be noticeable the moment visitors pull up to the curb, and it might be a byproduct of homeowners’ willingness to embrace the latest exterior design trends. Trends come and go, but recognition of the current fashions can help homeowners create that highly sought-after

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  • Budget-Friendly Ways to Freshen Up Your Home’s Exterior

    Budget-Friendly Ways to Freshen Up Your Home’s Exterior0

    Family Features

    As any homeowner knows, renovation projects tend to cost a lot of money. The average cost of a home renovation is difficult to gauge, as such endeavors run the gamut from complex projects like a kitchen overhaul to simpler ones like painting a room inside a home. Indeed, the National Association of the Remodeling Industry

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  • A Red Flash in the Bright Snowy Landscape0

    Ken Hunter

    I know Christmas is close at hand, but this is not a story about Santa and his reindeer swooping down on a snowy landscape to deliver presents. The red flash I’m talking about here is that of a male cardinal, and fortunately, their sightings are fairly common even into the winter months here in Pennsylvania.

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  • Great Gifts for School-Aged Children

    Great Gifts for School-Aged Children0

    Family Features

    Successful shopping for adults on a holiday list often involves identifying a loved one’s favorite hobby and then finding something that makes that hobby even more enjoyable. For example, a new e-reader can be just what the family bookworm needs to make reading even more immersive. School-aged children may not be so simple to shop

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  • Prepare Your Garden for Winter’s Onslaught0

    Webb Weekly
    • September 21, 2022

    Individuals who don’t live near the equator or in another warm climate know that winter will rear its chilly head this year. Cold temperatures and snowy conditions may be excellent for skiing and sledding, but gardeners recognize these conditions are not ideal for their plants. The inevitable slowing of activity in the garden during fall

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  • Did You Know?0

    Family Features
    • September 21, 2022

    Did You Know? Gardening enthusiasts recognize that fall is not a time to rest on their laurels. In fact, fall is a great season to spend time in the yard. The Center for Agriculture, Food and the Environment at the University of Massachusetts Amherst indicates fall is the ideal time to improve the soil for

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  • A Beginner’s Guide to Fall Planting and Maintenance0

    Family Features
    • September 21, 2022

    Spring and summer are perhaps the busiest times of year for gardeners. However, fall also is a prime time to tend to gardens. The tree and bare root retailer Bower & Branch advises that soil temperatures in many regions of the country may still be warm enough to encourage root growth well into the start

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  • Dove Season About to Open0

    Ken Hunter

    It doesn’t seem possible that I would be writing about hunting; after all, it seems like we are in the middle of a long, hot, dry summer and far from any kind of hunting scenario but believe it or not, dove season is about to get underway. Dove season opens September 1 and runs through

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  • Fundraising Campaign to Renovate Montoursville’s Flight 800 Memorial Gardens Being Conducted0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    July 17, 1996, is one of the darkest days in local history. That is the day that 16 Montoursville High School students and five adult chaperones were killed in the explosion and crash of TWA Flight 800. In an effort to reverentially commemorate and remember them, a special Flight 800 Memorial Gardens was erected in

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  • Join the Penn State Master Gardeners! Now Accepting Applications0

    Press Release

    Penn State Cooperative Extension in Lycoming County is now accepting applications for the 2022 Penn State Master Gardener program. This program consists of a volunteer training course designed to provide experienced home gardeners with information and skills necessary to share their experience and knowledge with others and in the community. Why are people interested in

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  • Coastal Grandmother0

    Bernadette Ulsamer

    Did you envy Diane Keaton’s outfits in “Something’s Gotta Give” or Merely Streep’s in “It’s Complicated?” Are you a fan of Nancy Meyers movies with their perennial summertime lifestyle full of beautiful older women in linen tunics and arranging fresh flowers? Do you enjoy nine solid hours of sleep in a room with a humidifier,

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  • Food Cost

    Food Cost0

    Andrea McElroy

    I’m one of those few people who LOVE to grocery shop. I enjoy walking up and down the isles to see what goodies I can find and prepare my family for the next two weeks of meals. The only time I don’t like going to the grocery store is when it’s too busy, and you

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  • Five Easy Vegetables to Grow0

    Webb Weekly

    After weeks of preparing for the gardening season, it is now time to move your plants to the garden. There are five easy-to-grow and care for plants — tomatoes, lettuce, potatoes, cucumber, and pepper plants. Tomatoes are a staple fruit in most vegetable gardens — tomatoes like well-drained, loose, and fluffy soil. Tomatoes require 6-8

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  • Rethink Your Lawn: Use clover for a lush, green, eco-friendly, enviable yard

    Rethink Your Lawn: Use clover for a lush, green, eco-friendly, enviable yard0

    Family Features

    Who has time to continuously care for that carpet-like, green grass almost everyone longs for? Nearly no one. Cultivating a lush, green lawn takes time, can be expensive and is a mainstay on weekend to-do lists spring through fall. Now that’s a serious commitment. Traditional turf lawns require a lot of maintenance. You must mow

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  • Mine Is Bigger Than Yours0

    Jeffrey Allen Federowicz

    For some guys in the area, life is one big competition that only grows stronger with age. It starts in high school trying to be the best athlete or land a date with Betty Jo, the most popular girl in school. This is followed by who owns the best car, plays the best game of

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  • Pre-Winter Perennial Pruning Pointers

    Pre-Winter Perennial Pruning Pointers0

    Family Features

    Foliage and football might be two things people instantly associate with fall, but there’s more to this beloved season than brightly colored leaves and action on the gridiron. Gardeners know that spring is an ideal time to plan and plant their favorite flowers and most flavorful fruits and vegetables. However, seasoned gardeners know that gardening

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  • Fresh Veggies are Not Exclusive to Spring and Summer0

    Family Features

    Spring and summer may be the seasons most often associated with gardening. But people who love to grow their own vegetables can do so even when the weather outside is frightful. Various vegetables thrive in cool temperatures. The home and garden experts at HGTV note that some winter vegetables are hardy. That means they can

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