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KANE — Dr. Jean-Martin Lussier was the key speaker at the Roach-Bauer Forestry Forum Thursday night at the Kane Country Club where he presented his re...

Over the past 10 years, 6,952 people with hometown roots have connected on the “I Grew Up in Bradford, PA” Facebook site sharing hometown information ...

I happened to drive by a small stream this week and was amazed to see the area had changed completely. Many trees were felled, a large pond filled the...

TOMATOES: Tomatoes are a staple for many locals who plant vegetable gardens. The number of tomato varieties can be overwhelming, but the Penn State Ex...

Spring has officially sprung, and for those who feel the need to exercise their green thumb, there are ways to do so soon. Cold weather crops, includi...

The early signs of spring were witnessed Sunday on West Washington Street, where a household hung several buckets to collect maple sap to boil down in...

GARDENS: At one time, planting a vegetable garden wasn’t just a hobby — it was an act of patriotism. After reading our recent column on gardens during...

MORE : We promised you some more of what Pennsylvania has to offer. The visitpa.com website has a section promoting events across the state for this m...

March is here and many have been busy tapping maple trees and gathering their flavorful sap. A good friend of mine is one of the few with the energy, ...

Colette Roessler thought she was in on the scheme to surprise Phyliss Ross with a Zonta yellow rose Thursday when several Zonta Club of Bradford membe...

TODAY: Today, The Era’s associate editor Marcie Schellhammer will be joining Anne Holliday from WESB, Dr. Nancy McCabe, Dr. Tracee Howell and Stephani...

Today marks the last day of National Invasive Species Awareness Week. As you know, controlling invasive plants across the region takes a group effort....

Landowners and gardeners can play an important role in the prevention of the spread of many invasive species. Some invasive plants have been unintenti...

Leisurely walks through flower gardens with crimson roses and purple pansies, or vegetable gardens ladened with fragrant red tomato plants and yellow ...

In this area one has probably seen many of the non-native invasive plants that have gotten out of control and taken over the landscape — Japanese knot...

Invasive species are a national ecological threat to the outdoor places we love; from our backyards to where we hike, camp, fish, hunt, and enjoy. Feb...

PLANTING: “I can’t believe it,” Ormsby resident said Tuesday evening. “It must be an early spring.” He called with news about how his yard has changed...

GARDEN: Look out the window. In just a couple short months that snow will be melting and those bare trees will begin showing signs of new life. An art...

We’ve all heard the occasional witty remark that if you don’t like the weather in this area, just wait 24 hours. How very, very true. There are times ...

The Pennsylvania Game Commission once again is helping students learn about the vital role trees play in the environment. The Seedlings for Schools pr...