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The Beauty in Nature: Chestnut Oaks and Black Birches
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- Written by Clyde McMillan-Gamber Clyde McMillan-Gamber
Chestnut oak and black birch trees together dominate dry, rocky slopes and ridge tops in southeastern Pennsylvania, as well as from southern Maine and Ontario to Ohio and Delaware, and along the Appalachian Mountains to northern Georgia and Alabama.
The Beauty in Nature: Wildlife on Our House
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- Written by Clyde McMillan-Gamber Clyde McMillan-Gamber
Sitting on our lawn one evening this summer, I thought about the adaptable wildlife that recently raised young or lived in sheltered places on the outside of our house in a suburban area. These common creatures provided much entertainment and intrigue to us, right at home.
Discover the Beauty of Double Tulips
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- Written by Melinda Myers Melinda Myers
Celebrate the National Garden Bureau’s Year of the Tulip in a big way by planting double-flowered tulip varieties this fall for a showy display next spring.
The Beauty in Nature: Birds Benefitting from Mowing
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A few kinds of summering birds that I have watched getting food in southeastern Pennsylvania benefit from lawn mowing in suburban areas and hay cutting in croplands.
Add Gardening Space, Beauty, and Ease with Elevated Gardens
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- Written by Melinda Myers Melinda Myers
Elevate your gardens to waist-high level for convenience and easy access. Elevated gardens are easy on your back and knees and are perfect for the patio, balcony, deck, or any area where a bit of planting space is desired.
The Beauty in Nature: Enchanted Summer Evenings
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- Written by Clyde McMillan-Gamber Clyde McMillan-Gamber
Sunny summer evenings in southeastern Pennsylvania are enchanting and become more so as summer progresses.
Nutrition Vouchers Available
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In cooperation with the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, Farmers Market Nutrition Program vouchers will be distributed to eligible persons on Wednesday, June 14, beginning at 9 a.m. at all Lancaster County Office of Aging senior centers.
The Beauty in Nature: Nesting Pasture Birds
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- Written by Clyde McMillan-Gamber Clyde McMillan-Gamber
Southeastern Pennsylvania meadows, dotted with deciduous trees both young and mature, are beautiful farmland habitats.
Fruit and Vegetable Vouchers Available
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The York County Area Agency on Aging, in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, is again offering the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program to eligible York County seniors.