sanctuary
10/31/2018 story and photos by K.C. Fahy-Harvick sanc•tu•ar•y /ˈsaNGk(t)SHəˌwerē/ The word sanctuary, from the Latin sanctus meaning holy place, may evoke thoughts of consecrated…
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The Eight-legged Wolf
09/13/2018 Story and photo by Gabrielle L. Wheeler “A big spider just went into my boot,” my son said Saturday while we were in…
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The End of August
8/28/2018 story and photo by Gabrielle L. Wheeler August always makes me happy to be alive; August in the Finger Lakes Region especially. There…
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Butterflies and Hummingbirds can’t resist this flower
07/25/2018 Story and photo by Derek Doeffinger My normal role in our garden alternates between servant and inadvertent saboteur (what can I say, baby…
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Monarch Look-Alikes and Other Mimics in Nature
07/25/2018 Story and photo by Gabrielle L. Wheeler We are all familiar with monarch butterflies that dance on the wind with their spectacular orange…
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Backyard Living
07/05/2018 by Cindy Ruggieri For John Sacco, owner of Oasis Outdoor Living in Johnson City, New York, it’s all about the backyard. With over…
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New Curbside Composting Service in Schuyler and Yates Counties
07/02/2018 story and photo by Gabrielle L. Wheeler A new service is available in Schuyler and Yates Counties that will keep compostable waste out…
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Love is Built in Alpine Chic
06/19/2018 by Karen Marley How long would you wait for love? Originally from Pittsford, Dan and Laurie Hoffend moved away 18 years ago. From…
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Two Must-See Gardens
06/18/2018 story and photos by Derek Doeffinger Iris and Peonies for May and June If you love flowers and enjoy exploring back roads, then…
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The Earthworm Conundrum
06/05/2018 by Gabrielle L. Wheeler Since grade school, we were taught that earthworms are important to the ecosystem: necessary for keeping the soil rich…
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