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Ants move around the unopened blossom of a peony.
COLUMN: Got ants in your plants?
As a kid, I would admire the peonies in my grandmother’s flower garden, not so much because I appreciated the beautiful blooms as the fact that peony buds were always covered with ants. more
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Sign-up for June Food $en$e Friday
Registration for the June Food $en$e program — open to everyone regardless of income — will take place in Rome, Lee, Camden, Holland Patent, and Oneida. more
As economic growth slows, planning and prioritizing will be key to remodeling confidently.
NerdWallet: 5 tips to tackle a home remodel in an uncertain economy
Spring is kickoff season for many kitchen remodels, bathroom updates and deck repairs, but recent economic turmoil may have homeowners questioning their home improvement plans. more
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Marijuana plants grow at GB Sciences Louisiana, in Baton Rouge, La. Some commonly toxic plants catch people unaware — marijuana is one.
COLUMN: Poisonous plants and pets
There are many ways a pet can get at a poisonous plant: houseplants, gardens, floral arrangements, and even cuttings discarded in the garbage. more
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Urban Agriculture Learning Lab series through June 13
Cornell Cooperative Extension Oneida County is hosting a free Urban Agriculture Learning Lab series. more
Mabel Smith, a member of the Green Thumb Garden Club of Oneida Castle, talks to a customer at the garden sale on Friday, May 12 before making a sale.
Green Thumb Garden Club members discuss community roots, fostering new growth
Affordable plants from loved gardens were taken to new homes Friday at the Green Thumb Garden Club of Oneida Castle. more
Sherrill Garden Club to host plant and bake sale
The Sherrill Garden Club Plant and Bake Sale will take place from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 20, at the Community Activity Center, 139 E. Hamilton St. more
Bond Heart smart necklace, which stores and plays heartbeats with the help of an app.
Mother’s Day gift guide: Wheels, books, tech and more
From just the right book to just the right wheels, there are lots of ways to please all the mothers in your life when their special holiday rolls around. more
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In this photo taken Feb. 15, 2012, black walnut trees, such as these growing in rural Mendota, Ill.
COLUMN: Coping with black walnut toxicity
Anyone who has ever tried to garden under or around a black walnut tree (Juglans nigra) has undoubtedly been frustrated. more
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Dave Husted and Rich Hickel build headboards at the SHP Mega Build II event in Yorkville on Friday afternoon.
Sleep in Heavenly Peace volunteers hammer away toward 300 bed goal
Volunteers with the Utica chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace will be hard at work all weekend long as they build beds for children in need during their second annual Mega Build event. more
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Emily Hudson, 10, left, and Carmella Demarzio, 11, Seneca Street Elementary students from Karyn Wells and Liz Murphy's fifth grade class, help move to dirt to plant the new red maple at Allen Park in Oneida
Oneida continues participation in Tree City USA program
For 33 years, Oneida has been dedicated to keeping its city green with a Tree City USA designation. more
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Rummage sale May 12-13 in Oriskany
Waterbury Memorial Presbyterian Church is holding their Spring Rummage Sale Friday, May 12, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and bag sale Saturday, May 13, from 10 a.m. to noon. more
First Source flower sale to benefit humane society
First Source Federal Credit Union will host its annual plant sale Wednesday, May 10, through Saturday, May 13, during its normal branch hours at its 4451 Commercial Drive location. more
Bye-bye blue flame? NY to require gas-free new buildings
New York state is banning natural gas stoves and furnaces in most new buildings, a policy that’s part of a national movement aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. more
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This file photo, shows credit and bank cards with electronic chips. Are you getting the most out of your credit cards? It’s easy to keep using the same plastic, but fees and benefits change all the time.
NerdWallet: Regularly audit your credit cards to maximize your savings
Credit card rewards help our family save money on groceries, gas and other necessities. more
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View of upper falls at Trenton Falls from the handicapped accessible ramp Thursday, March 16, 2023.
COLUMN: Trenton Falls trails open May 20-21
With maybe a foot of snow covering the Trenton Falls trails earlier this month, they looked a little different than on other visits. more
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A Ruby-throated hummingbird investigates a Bee Balm flower in AuSable Forks, New York.
COLUMN: Embracing the native plants in your landscape
Before eliminating all but your chosen cultivars this year, think about the role native plants have in the ecosystem. more
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Pictured from left are Oreo and Mya.
PICK A PET: Oreo and Mya
These local animals are looking for a new family. more
Sign-up for May Food $en$e Friday
Registration for the May Food $en$e program — open to everyone regardless of income — will take place in Rome, Lee, Camden, Holland Patent, and Oneida. more
Sherrill Garden Club meets May 2
The next meeting of the Sherrill Garden Club will take place at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 2, at the Sherrill-Kenwood Free Library, 543 Sherrill Road. more
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