According to a recent internet buzz, “the custom of ‘telling the bees’ is a charming and ancient tradition where beekeepers inform their bees about significant events in their …
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Roamona Jan
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5/20/25
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This is a very busy time for sports watching. The baseball season started months ago. The National Basketball Association (NBA) is in the midst of its playoffs leading to the eventual winner. Their …
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Hudson Cooper
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5/16/25
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I hesitate to pick up a newspaper or turn on the TV lately because of the things that are happening in the world today.
Some of the things that Trump continues to do and say seem like a …
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June Donohue
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5/16/25
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Last fall I wrote about mycelium for the first time when I uncovered a large amount growing in a mulch pile I had. Since then I have learned much more about one of the base products needed for a …
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Jim Boxberger
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5/15/25
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Lately I have been absolutely obsessed with all things ramps, including ramp pesto.
If you haven’t tried them already, I highly suggest it. Their season will only last for about 1 …
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Claire Burns
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5/15/25
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Yesterday, May 12, the Flower Moon reached a peak illumination at 12:56pm EST. The Flower Moon gets its name from the abundance of flowers blooming during this time of year. The day before was …
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Ramona Jan
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5/13/25
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Twenty years ago, I took my twin boys to First Class Formal Wear in Monticello to get tuxedos for their prom. This is how the conversation went:
“Dustin, are you gonna ask Russ if …
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Barry Lewis
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5/9/25
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Last week was all about No Mow May, but another big contributor to the downfall of bee populations is the use of pesticides. Every year commercial operators spray tons of product on farm crops to …
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Jim Boxberger
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5/9/25
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Based on the cave drawings left by our ancient ancestors it is evident that verbal communication has always had a written counterpart. Early mankind left simple drawings to let us know that it was …
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Hudson Cooper
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5/9/25
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Whether it’s a song by The Magnetic Fields, a novel by Kelly Link or a film starring Jason Sudeikis, we’ve all heard of The Book of Love. Well, here’s ‘the book of court …
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Ramona Jan
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5/6/25
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Sullivan 180’s Healthier Generation Communications Coordinator & Eva Bednar, Garden Coordinator
May 2 is School Lunch Hero Day a time to recognize and thank our incredible School Food …
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Barbara Weinstein
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5/2/25
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It’s that time of year again to talk about No Mow May. So what is No Mow May? By not mowing our lawns in the month of May, we can increase honeybee populations by 500% in as little as 2 years. …
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Jim Boxberger
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5/2/25
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