Lake Effect Transformation
by Richard and Robert Testa There is something truly special about historic lake cottages. They’re places where generations gather, memories are made and traditions…
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An urban farm in Rochester builds community one plot at a time
by George Cassidy Payne You hear the highway before you see anything growing. It’s a steady rush, constant, indifferent. Then, as you step closer,…
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Homemade Lotion Bars
story and photos by Jennifer Morrisey The calendar may say spring, but winter has a way of lingering. On the farm, many days still…
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“Egg”cellent Spring
by Karen Shughart Spring, up here in the Finger Lakes, is a time of rebirth. Winter gradually disappears, the snow melts in a rush…
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Landmark Society Announces 2026 Five to Revive
Sites include properties from Monroe, Wayne, and Seneca counties. The Landmark Society of Western New York announced its 2026 Five to Revive – a…
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Remediation and Restoration Options along Lake Ontario’s Shoreline
Are Natural, Nature-Based or Hard Structures Needed to Remediate Erosion Along New York’s Great Lakes Shorelines? This winter’s extreme conditions along New York’s Great…
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Cold Comfort
Maybe it’s that flash of bright red against the snow. Perhaps it’s the sparkle of sun on ice. It can even be the joy…
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Do It Yourself: Firestarters
story and photos by Jennifer Morrisey When the last ear of sweet corn is picked and the frost settles on the gardens, my attention…
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Disused Keys
by Ethan S. Fogg “It’s around here somewhere,” we holler as we rummage through the junk drawer in our kitchen or maybe a box…
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HolidayDecorations
by Ethan S. Fogg It’s a cloudy Saturday afternoon, and it’s time to take down and stow my holiday decorations. The process of “taking…
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