Each spring, without fail, Purple Martins return to this region for the spring and summer. These native songbirds in the swallow family are a joy to behold as they dip and dive like bats, chirping and clicking happily. Males are...
Read MoreIf you’ve ever turned up arrowheads or other Native American artifacts in a freshly-tilled field or along the waterways on your farm or property, you know the exhilaration in finding treasure in the area’s history. With the...
Read More(Editor’s note: DeeDee Wood is the owner of Black Cat Curiosities, an online antiques research and sales venue.) St. Patrick’s Day, celebrated on March 17th, honors the life of St. Patrick, the patron Saint of Ireland. Once...
Read MoreI don’t know why, but March might just be my most challenging month of the year. The hope of snow is virtually faded, and spring is not yet here — and for me, that makes for a long and slightly unmotivating month. It also...
Read MoreSpring is almost here! Usually, this is the time of year where we get a little eager to be out and in the garden, but March can be deceptive. It’s important to exercise patience and there’s still plenty of things to do before...
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