Last year, at a meeting of Morgantown North Rotary, the group realized that a lot of its members have agricultural experience. They were considering their strengths while […]
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DIY: Solar lamps
by Aldona Bird Summer nights are perfect for outdoor evening socializing. But as the sun sets, you have to start thinking about how to light up your […]
Still fighting with slugs in the garden
The last few years my garden has been a dud. This has been due only in part to my busy schedule. While I haven’t attended to my […]
To lawn or not to lawn: Overgrown fields lead to moral dilemma
Even though I am not a fan of lawns, I am starting to see benefits of some mowing. For many years, my father spent his summers mowing. […]
Learning about box turtles and mayapples
Growing up as a homeschooler, I remember lessons changing course very quickly based on the interests my siblings and I expressed to our mother (our primary teacher). […]
Vanilla beans are related to orchids
While writing my most recent DIY (vanilla bean extract) I texted my family’s group chat — “did you know that vanilla beans are orchid seed?!” Later, we […]
Eclipse in totality worth a road trip
“It gets dark every night!” vented a stressed cashier at a sub shop in Ohio on the afternoon of the eclipse. He was complaining about having too […]
DIY: Faux Flowers
Forever in bloom: Make decor that won’t wilt using natural materials Flowers are starting to bloom in gardens and fields and forests. But when cut, they fade […]
Country girl visits the big city — and loves it
When I told my sister the topic for this column, she said “the headlines will read; ‘Preston County family goes to the big city.’” Despite my sister’s […]
Country girl visits the big city – and loves it
WHEN I TOLD MY SISTER THE TOPIC FOR THIS COLUMN, she said “the headlines will read; ‘Preston County family goes to the big city. ’” Despite my […]