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  • Seven Steps to Start Growing Produce at Home

    Seven Steps to Start Growing Produce at Home0

    Family Features

    Growing your own produce is an all-around smart practice, from the money you’ll save at the grocery store to the contributions you can make toward a cleaner planet. Maintaining a garden takes some effort, but it’s a project even a beginner can tackle with ease. Consider these tips to start growing your at-home garden: 1.

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  • Earth Day and Climate Change0

    Steph Nordstrom

    So, clearly, I’m not Jimmy. Jimmy had a technological mishap. He had his article all but finished when it disappeared into the ether. Even I couldn’t figure out what happened and recover his story. Due to rising frustration levels, we decided that it would be in everyone’s best interest to just take the L. Now

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Feather Those Edges!0

    Jon Pries

    The term “feather the edge” does not refer to painting the sides, top, and bottom of a door or finishing the edges of a watercolor painting. Instead, in habitat improvement and deer attraction, it describes a very beneficial way to dress up and complete a food plot. It is said that deer are creatures that

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  • The Roving Sportsman… How About a Twelve-Month-Long “Hunting Season?”0

    Jon Pries

    As the fall hunting seasons draw to a close, the word is that a good number of hunters throughout our area have fresh venison burger tucked away in the freezer and back straps available for the grill. Some even got their fall turkey, and the really lucky ones added a black bear to their recent

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  • The Roving Sportsman… A New Year – A Fresh Start0

    Jon Pries

    Party, party, party — it’s what most folks do on New Year’s Eve to say goodbye to the previous year. 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

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Plan Now for Springtime Planting0

    Jon Pries

    In less than two weeks, the official start of winter — December 21 to be exact — will be upon us. As winter weather settles in and spending time by the fireplace becomes a much more enjoyable pastime, you might want to take time to focus your attention on some springtime activities in order to

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  • Amplify Autumn Curb Appeal: Five Home Renovation Projects to Tackle this Fall0

    Family Features

    With lower temperatures and milder conditions, fall provides a perfect opportunity to tackle that home renovation to-do list. Whether you plan on making minor improvements or wholesale changes are on the horizon, taking on a few DIY projects can help you boost your home’s curb appeal (and its value) while also prepping for colder weather

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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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  • The Roving Sportsman… The Plight of the Bees0

    Jon Pries

    Honey bees are an amazing asset to our environment since they pollinate almost 90% of all wild plants and 75% of leading global crops. One out of every three mouthfuls of our food depend on pollinators such as bees, and crops that depend on pollination from bees are five times more valuable than those that

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  • How to Prepare Soil for Spring Planting

    How to Prepare Soil for Spring Planting0

    Webb Weekly

    Spring is a season of rejuvenation, and perhaps nowhere is that rebirth more noticeable than in the yard. Each spring, grass begins to grow again as inviting landscapes beckon people outdoors. Extra sunlight and rising temperatures make spring a great time to plant flowers, grasses, and trees. To ensure successful planting, homeowners must take steps

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  • FCFP Sponsors Earth Day Event0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    At Rider Park Saturday, April 22 April 22 is Earth Day, an occasion to celebrate and be aware of our environment and nature. The folks at the First Community Foundation of Pennsylvania have a perfect way to celebrate Earth Day with an event at Rider Park that day. FCFP officials state that three activities will

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  • Seedling Sale Underway0

    Webb Weekly

    While it might be winter, landowners can begin making plans to help wildlife this spring — and beyond — by planting tree and shrub seedlings offered by the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s Howard Nursery. The 2023 seedling order form is available online, and sales are underway. The Howard Nursery grows tree and shrub seedlings for use

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Apple Trees – A Valuable Asset0

    Webb Weekly

    When it comes to enhancing our hunting opportunities, taking time to improve the habitat where we hunt is one of the greatest time and money investments we can make. These days when most folks are being pulled in multiple directions by work and family commitments, and when dollars are sometimes in shorter supply, it is

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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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  • The Roving Sportsman… Fall Habitat Ideas0

    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, we can

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  • Tree Talk Four Tips for Planting Trees

    Tree Talk Four Tips for Planting Trees0

    Webb Weekly

    Trees are virtually everywhere you turn, from your own backyard to nearby parks and forests where you enjoy hiking. They provide shade and beauty, and some even bear fruit. Beyond all the immediate benefits, you may be surprised to discover trees are also a critical key to the future. These facts and tips from the

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Food Plot Maintenance0

    Jon Pries

    Any good gardener is well aware that a productive garden takes work. You don’t merely till the ground, stick some seeds in the dirt, and shortly thereafter begin picking fresh vegetables off the vines. If one wants a good harvest, then they must spend the time to eliminate weeds that take needed nutrients and moisture

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  • Peregrine Falcons

    Peregrine Falcons0

    Ken Hunter

    Like most folks out here in rural Pennsylvania, I enjoy seeing a wide variety of birds, and like many of us, I really get a kick out of spotting some of the “big guys” like hawks, ospreys, and especially eagles. Some hawks, like red-tailed hawks, are often seen perched in trees along major highways, where

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  • May 20th is World Bee Day0

    Dave Bellomo

    For centuries, humanity has known the importance of bees and pollination. These hard-working creatures benefit every living thing on the planet, in part, by carrying pollen from one flower to another. They not only enable the cultivation of fruits, nuts, and other food but also help to produce a better variety and quality of these

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Habitat Improvement: Food Plots, Fields & Shrubs0

    Jon Pries

    This is the final installment in a series regarding habitat improvement. We have covered developing a plan, eliminating undesirable plants, and what trees we should consider planting for various wildlife species. Now, let’s look at a few final steps — creating food plots, bringing back fallow fields, and some shrubs, bushes, and vines we could

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Habitat Improvement – Trees0

    Jon Pries

    EXISTING TREES: We have recently discussed doing a survey that identifies the trees currently on your property that provide feed for wildlife, such as oaks, beech, black cherry, walnut, butternut, hickory, and old apple trees. Also, note the existence and location of evergreens that provide cover for wildlife. Use this data to help plan where

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Habitat Improvement: Eliminate the Invasives0

    Jon Pries

    Your Habitat Management Plan should include an inventory of current desirable and undesirable trees, shrubs, and vines on your property. Additionally, include a listing of those new trees, shrubs, and vines you would like to add – including how and where you want to plant them. As an early step in your action plan, you

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Refine Your Plan With the Experts 0

    Jon Pries

    Once you have mapped out your property and the neighboring properties and have 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 is now time to take the

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Plan Now for Springtime Planting0

    Jon Pries

    In less than two weeks, the official start of winter — December 21 to be exact — will be upon us. As winter weather settles in and spending time by the fireplace becomes a much more enjoyable pastime, you might want to take time to focus your attention on some springtime activities in order to

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  • New Officers, Same Mission: “Hope Marches On” at The Salvation Army of Williamsport0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    The Salvation Army is one of the most beloved and effectual social service agencies anywhere — and locally — that is no exception. As we approach the Christmas season, strongly associated with the Salvation Army, the local “Army” has had a change in leadership, with two individuals determined to continue to do God’s work effectively

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Building Food Plots – Step by Step0

    Jon Pries

    At a recent food plot and habitat improvement seminar held at Black Creek Enterprises outside of Liberty, PA, there was some great insight revealed that can make the planting of food plots much simpler and less costly than previously established methods. The first great revelation was that there is no need for a $10,000 (or

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Git ‘Er Done!0

    Jon Pries

    Gypsy moth caterpillars can be devastating. While their usual appetite is for the leaves of oak trees, they will gladly consume the leaves of just about any other tree as well and will even dine on pine tree needles and grass when they run out of other vegetation to devour. Over the past few years,

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  • Cold Weather, Warm Weather – Start Planning Now0

    Charlie Gizenski

    This past week I took some time and shopped a few local garden centers. Talking with some of the employees, they see this being another record-breaking year for gardening. My tip to you is to start thinking about what you would like to plant in your garden. If you can, buy your seeds now. They

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Help With Your Management Plan0

    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… Winter Hikes0

    Jon Pries

    There are many benefits that can be derived from a hike in the woods, especially this time of year. The days are slowly getting longer, the daytime temperatures are forecast to be a bit above normal for the beginning of January and we can all use some fresh clean air that we can breathe without

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  • What to do to Prepare Your Garden for Winter

    What to do to Prepare Your Garden for Winter1

    Family Features

    Gardens provide an idyllic escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. In fact, many gardening enthusiasts typically cannot wait for the spring thaw so they can spend the next several months tending to their plants under the warm sun. But a gardener’s work is never truly done, and the work to make gardens

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Trees for Habitat Improvement0

    Jon Pries

    EXISTING TREES: As a starting point, you should do a survey that identifies the trees currently on your property that provide feed for wildlife, such as oaks, beech, black cherry, walnut, butternut, hickory, chestnut and old apple trees. Also note the existence and location of evergreens that provide cover for wildlife. Use this data to

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Habitat Improvement: Eradicate the Invasives0

    Jon Pries

    Pennsylvania’s spring gobbler season wrapped up last Saturday, with mixed reports of success and frustration. Most hunters seemed to have encountered gobblers that did not want to sound off, but instead would come to the call silently, if at all. But spring gobbler hunters are a resilient bunch, and most are already making plans for

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