botany

HEAT: Due to the recent extreme heat, the Bradford SPCA is in desperate need of kiddie pools — Currently, the SPCA only has two kiddie pools to share ...

CHOCOLATE. Today is World Chocolate day, as if we needed a specific day to enjoy a sweet and savory chocolate treat — but it’s today. So get chomping....

HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PA Turnpike) are recognizing National P...

Researchers have discovered a rare palm species found to flower underground. Discovered by researchers at the Royal Botanic Gardens (RBG), Kew and par...

PLANT SAFETY. While adding a touch of greeny to your space can brighten the place and add beauty, certain plants can be toxic for cats and dogs. The F...

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — In the woods of the northeastern U.S., a strange disease is creeping through the canopies. Spreading quickly, it causes leaves ...

June’s meeting of the KANE GARDEN CLUB featured Bonnie Drost, a Kane resident, who had a great presentation on how to become a master gardener. She al...

It’s tough to think about a drought when it’s raining. However, drought expert Sylvia Reeves explained, “There is a lot more to drought than the surfa...

KANE — Friday evening at the Kane Community Center, youngsters had fun making unique potato gardens for their Dads for Fathers Day. Sponsored by the K...

ERIE — With the hot, humid summer months expected to produce higher electric usage and potentially severe weather, Penelec, a FirstEnergy Corp. subsid...

AIR: Millions of Americans were urged to stay indoors last week as smoke from Canadian wildfires crept along the east coast, covering cities like New ...

UNIVERSITY PARK — Pennsylvania winemakers are uncorking new possibilities with the help of Penn State Extension and the College of Agricultural Scienc...

UNIVERSITY PARK — Feral swine are considered one of the top invasive species of concern in North America because of the damage they do to agricultural...

WARREN — The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service announced the release of a new biological control on the Allegheny National Forest to help...

Von Miller’s desire to eliminate artificial fields is personal. The three-time All-Pro edge rusher tore his right ACL playing on an artificial surface...

WASHINGTON — Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John Fetterman, along with Sens. Bob Casey, D-Pa., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, Chuck Schume...

Whether in their backyards or high on a mountain, it’s almost certain Pennsylvanians will encounter young wildlife this time of year. While some young...

BLOSSOMS. New research released by horticulture guide Gardening Chores, recently analyzed the number of Google searches for various flowers in order t...

Whether you’re poking around in your backyard or exploring area trails, you’re bound to come across a snake at one point or another this summer. Nearl...

HARRISBURG — Whether in their backyards or high on a mountain, it’s almost certain Pennsylvanians will encounter young wildlife this time of year. Whi...