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Look for produce that is in season this July

LoriLee WGOLV

7/6/23, 4:00 PM

Look for produce that is in season this July

What produce are you most excited about this month? Lots of fruits and veggies are in season now. Find in-season produce near you:...

Five Native Shrubs to Plant for Pollinators

LoriLee WGOLV

6/22/23, 6:00 PM

Five Native Shrubs to Plant for Pollinators

Shrubs may not be the first thing you think of when planting for pollinators, however, native flowering shrubs can provide more food for...

Super sweet strawberries

LoriLee WGOLV

5/22/23, 4:00 PM

Super sweet strawberries

Who loves strawberries? I picked these up at the market over the weekend and they were super sweet and delicious!

Free mulch available to residents of Quakertown

LoriLee WGOLV

5/4/23, 8:00 PM

Free mulch available to residents of Quakertown

The Borough of Quakertown is providing residents mulch free of charge. Mulch Giveaways will take place during Yard Waste Drop-Offs: 2nd...

Hummingbirds are back in the Lehigh Valley!

LoriLee WGOLV

4/26/23, 8:00 PM

Hummingbirds are back in the Lehigh Valley!

Hummingbirds are back in the Lehigh Valley according to Humminbird Central Spring Migration 2023. The tracking of the annual spring...

Frost Advisory in effect from 2 am to 8 am EDT Monday for Carbon, Monroe, Berks and Lehigh County

LoriLee WGOLV

4/24/23, 3:59 AM

Frost Advisory in effect from 2 am to 8 am EDT Monday for Carbon, Monroe, Berks and Lehigh County

...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Temperatures as low as 35 will result in frost formation. *...

Fun facts and tips for growing cranberries

11/10/22, 6:21 AM

Fun facts and tips for growing cranberries

Here are five fun facts about cranberries, as well as tips for growing this American native and favorite seasonal ingredient yourself:...

The Spotted Lanternfly  nymphs are beginning to turn red and becoming more destructive

LoriLee WGOLV

6/28/23, 2:00 PM

The Spotted Lanternfly nymphs are beginning to turn red and becoming more destructive

The SpottedLanternfly nymphs are beginning to turn red and becoming more destructive. They are an invasive species native to Asia. In...

Dekay's brownsnake common in Pennsylvania

LoriLee WGOLV

5/24/23, 3:00 PM

Dekay's brownsnake common in Pennsylvania

Have you ever seen the Dekay's brownsnake? This small snake might be responsible for a few startles in backyards or gardens! It's common...

May means mayapples!

LoriLee WGOLV

5/6/23, 8:05 PM

May means mayapples!

Look for these green, umbrella-shaped plants in Pennsylvania state parks along the forest floor, which often grow in large colonies....

Health benefits of trees

LoriLee WGOLV

5/2/23, 1:00 PM

Health benefits of trees

In addition to trees being good for the environment and wildlife, did you know that trees can improve your health? Read more from...

Asparagus is fresh and in season  -  low in calories and a great source of nutrients

LoriLee WGOLV

4/26/23, 4:01 PM

Asparagus is fresh and in season - low in calories and a great source of nutrients

Asparagus is fresh and in season here in Pennsylvania. . It's low in calories and a great source of nutrients, including fiber, folate...

"Check out" some seeds at Emmaus Public Library

LoriLee WGOLV

4/14/23, 2:00 PM

"Check out" some seeds at Emmaus Public Library

Check out some seeds at Emmaus Public Library! Something a bit different - They have a seed lending library. They just refreshed their...

The Christmas Cactus

11/8/22, 3:48 AM

The Christmas Cactus

Did you know? There are three main types of “holiday” cacti out there: the Easter cactus, Thanksgiving cactus, and Christmas cactus. Each...

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