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Growing Better Tomorrows

Over the past decade, Herkimer County has been seeing, and benefitting, from community gardens sprouting up. Through cross-pollination, the idea has spread in Ilion, Frankfort, Herkimer, Mohawk, Little Falls, with hopefully more to come.  “It is our belief that everyone should have a garden. We strive to give this space to the community to volunteer […]

Midsummer Feeding

Plants are a lot like us. They get hungry. Even though we may have a big breakfast, we start looking for something to eat a few hours later. As you prepared your vegetable garden this spring, you likely added compost and fertilizers to feed your plants. But your plants may need a snack too. Some […]

Spring Means Greens

When I think of Spring, I think of plates heaped with fresh greens, the first tastes of the growing season. I continue to find ways to sneak greens into anything and everything this time of year, including quiche, soups, and smoothies. It’s a kind of celebration after the dormant months, where greens are the mascot […]

Gardening as a Family

Many families struggle to find time to connect with each other in meaningful ways. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (2019) outlines the importance of this connection, stating that teens who felt connected to family are 65% less likely to use illicit drugs or misuse prescription drugs as adults. The study also found […]