botany

UNIVERSITY PARK — For those interested in learning about greenhouse fundamentals and hydroponic vegetable production, Penn State Extension will offer ...

UNIVERSITY PARK — Last week, as I was enjoying a snack of juneberries, I noticed a sight I had not seen on the shrub before. Some berries were double ...

MOSQUITOES: Those darn blood-suckers can make time outdoors be a lot less enjoyable. Farmers’ Almanac has some advice on some plants that will help yo...

JOHNSONBURG — Rolfe Beagle Club members first noticed European buckthorn at the club in the early 2000s. “At first, it was just a shrub here or there,...

National Pollinator Week, June 17 – 23 is right around the corner. If you’re concerned about pollinators, one of the best and easiest actions you can ...

Interested in reducing stormwater runoff, mitigating water pollution, conserving water and supporting wildlife and pollinators? To help nurture more w...

SMETHPORT — A free two-part hands-on workshop on managing buckthorn will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 20 and July 17 at the Johnsonburg Fire Hal...

A full slate of events is scheduled at Crook Farm this year. A barn and yard sale will be held today from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. as part of the townwide gar...

POISON IVY: It’s the season to be outside, which comes with some hazards that should be recognized to make life easier, one of which is poison ivy. Fa...

AUSTIN — A series of events have been set for this month at Sinnemahoning State Park. From 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday will be a Plant ID hike. Spring wildfl...

POSIES: What’s your favorite flower? Most folks probably won’t mention forget-me-nots, but chances are the pretty blue blooms have caught your eye at ...

Four special trees were recently planted along the north side of Bradford Area High School. Paul Abbey, founder of Rooted in Trees, graduated from Bra...

c.2024, Rocky Pond / Penguin Kids $17.99 208 pages Call before you come. Just give a quick holler to say you’re on your way and let us know to look fo...

TODAY: It’s National Apple Pie Day, according to NationalToday.com . It’s also International Hummus Day, National Fruit Cocktail Day, Cough Drop Day, ...

The TOPS 16 weekly meeting was held at First Presbyterian Church on East Corydon Street on Wednesday. The meeting was called to order by leader Dianna...

OLEAN, N.Y. — A Bradford, Pa., artist will be featured when the Tri-County Arts Council presents “A Natural Connection,” featuring landscapes and wild...

KANE — The rain held off and the weather was cool and cloudy – perfect for finishing up a massive planting project on Collins Pine Company lands with ...

TURTLEPOINT — The Turtlepoint Farmers Market will open its fourth annual market from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday. The market, held at the Turtlepoint P...

The Office of Human Services Area Agency on Aging announced the May menus at its senior centers in McKean, Elk and Cameron counties. Meals are offered...

HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania officials are stepping up their efforts to control the spongy moth to prevent its spread. The invasive insect, formerly call...