Last week I had fun making caramel apples for my weekend DIY feature. This surprised me, as I’ve never enjoyed eating a caramel apple. I find myself […]
Tag: Aldona Bird
Green tomato bounty
The evening before first frost is often a mad frenzy for gardeners, who rush to bring tender plants indoors and a final harvest of cold-intolerant produce into […]
LaRocca’s artwork channels 80s, 90s pop culture
“Growing up, I knew I wanted to be an artist in some capacity,” Doug LaRocca told me. His path as an artist took him through college where […]
Factors lead to failed garden
This year my garden completely failed. I attribute its abysmal lack of success to several factors — pests (large and small), several family trips over the summer, […]
Bobcat sighting signals a return to writer’s land
When my family moved to Preston County in the mid-90s, we were enchanted by all the wildlife. We moved from the Baltimore suburbs, and these peaceful hills […]
DIY: SCRUNCHIES
BY ALDONA BIRD They’re back — scrunchies are trendy yet again. This is great news for those nostalgic for the ‘90s, and those who like to tie […]
Black trumpet mushrooms nice surprise find
Last week, I went to the Core Arboretum Nature Connection Series and learned about research on the health benefits of forest bathing. The presenter explained forest bathing […]
Rambling Van Vintage makes sustainability stylish
Sustainable fashion, a smart business plan and a Preston County based business — these are some of my favorite things, so when I saw the Rambling Van […]
Chickens good for more than eggs
Even when my chickens all too frequently go through periods of low to no egg production I still feel they produce something valuable — poop. Chicken manure […]
Get out and see state’s views
BY ALDONA BIRD I grew up mostly in West Virginia — my family settled down in Preston County when I was a child — and have spent […]
