With record cold gripping much of North America this winter, many who find themselves with an abundance of fireplace ashes are wondering whether they can use them in the garden. Wood ashes from burned untreated wood can be beneficial for your plants — but with a few caveats. Ashes ...
Special to the Sun-Gazette — This is the second collaboration by the authors focused on uncovering the stories of remarkable women from Lycoming County. Many area residents recognize the name Robert Porter Allen, honored in the Robert Porter Allen Natural Area along the Susquehanna River on ...
The James V. Brown Library is excited to celebrate Library Lovers’ Month with its community again this February! Library Lover’s Month is an opportunity for community members to express their appreciation for libraries and the important work they do. The love between a Library and its community is a mutual love, and the James V. Brown Library is happy to provide its community with collections of materials for education and entertainment, equal access to internet through public computers and lendable mobile WiFi hotspots, free programs to keep community members engaged and connected ...
This Saturday, Feb. 7, seven different ice sculptures carved from 2.85 tons of ice will be on display in downtown Wellsboro on the sidewalks in front of seven businesses. It’s free. According to a news release, the Candy Land-themed throne, pre-carved from seven 300-pound ice blocks or ...
Have you dreamed of creating a calm and cozy spot at home to relax and recharge, but don’t think you can spare the space? You don’t need a “man cave,” “she shed” or even a whole room to retreat to. Just one corner will do. One corner, warm lighting, a cozy chair and some plants, says interior and plant stylist Hilton Carter, who specializes in “nature nooks” — tiny wellness sanctuaries that calm the mind, body and spirit. Carter has hosted plant-forward specials for HBO and PBS, launched a plant and accessories line with Target and authored six books (his most ...
Parents and caregivers of children 18 and under are invited to participate in Nutrition Links, a free nutrition education program offered through Penn State Extension, according to a news release. The program is open to parents and caregivers of children who qualify for free or reduced school lunch or WIC, as well as young adults who qualify for SNAP benefits.Participants will work with a Penn State Extension nutrition education adviser to complete lessons focused on healthy eating and smart grocery shopping. The online classroom meets every Monday from 10 to 11 a.m., beginning Feb. ...
