Stephanie Speicher
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Why Should You Plant Perennials in the Fall? (opens the original)
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While fall is commonly known as harvest time, when it comes to perennials, fall is for planting. âItâs a common misconception that you canât plant in the fall,â said Dennis Hurst of Ryeland Gardens in Womelsdorf, Pennsylvania. âA lot of stuff will do just fine and dandy â if not even better â getting rooted in the fall.â Typical fall weather means more rain and increased soil moisture, which helps plants get established quickly before winter dormancy. Additionally, the cooler day
Lebanon Senior Living Community Grows Own Produce for Complete Wellness (opens the original)
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LEBANON, Pa. â For a senior living community with a focus on complete wellness, a farm-to-table philosophy just makes sense. Juniper Village at Lebanon started working toward that ideal about two years ago. It all started with a few beehives. Now, outdoor community gardens and an indoor AeroGarden help supply the kitchen with vegetables and herbs. And the residents are able to be fully involved, too. Take Olla âRustyâ Baumgartel. She previously worked as a dietitian, and was also one of th
Sisterhood Drives Dairy at Hillacres Pride in Peach Bottom (opens the original)
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Caroline and Nicole Arrowsmith were destined for dairy. Their earliest memories are in the show ring with their parents, and now the sisters are showing that theyâre ready to take the family farm and their herds to new heights. The Arrowsmiths and their parents run Hillacres Pride Farm in Peach Bottom, Pennsylvania, where purebred registered Jerseys dominate but arenât the only focus. âJerseys are our favorite,â Nicole said. âI think Jerseys are the perfect breed.â Ideal as those Jer
Ag Progress Days Celebrates International Year of the Woman Farmer (opens the original)
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ROCK SPRINGS, Pa. â The United Nationsâ goal of naming 2026 the International Year of the Woman Farmer is to spotlight the contributions of women across the agriculture industry. Penn Stateâs Ag Progress Days did its part to shine that spotlight by hosting a panel of six women in ag on Aug. 11. The panel featured four farmers with diversified interests â from dairy to Christmas trees, garlic, maple, agritainment and more. Additionally, two foresters joined the panel. While each panelist
What Happens When There Is a Bat in the Office? [Opinion] (opens the original)
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It was a quiet Friday in the office. That is, until a gasp was heard across the newsroom along with the shocked question, âIs that a bat?â Lo and behold, it was a bat, quietly sleeping upside down, hanging onto the closed blinds over the windows. Suddenly, the once-quiet newsroom was a-flutter. Everyone in the office wanted to see the bat â and voice some opinions on what to do about it. Options included hitting it with a tennis racket (though there arenât any such tools in the office),
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