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Tips for making the most of World Naked Gardening Day
Show off your green thumb and maybe a little more Saturday by doing some gardening in the buff. While there’s nothing stopping you from weeding in your all-together anytime you have a private opportunity, the naturist community has been marking World Naked Gardening Day on their calendars since 2005, according...
No green thumb? Robot planter can walk to sunlight, throws tantrum for water
Be honest: How many plants have you killed? Maybe you forgot to water it. Maybe you failed to move it into the sun. But what if your planter could tell you when to water it? What if it didn’t need you to get it some sunlight? Enter the HEXA Plant...
Put on your dancin’ shoes and promenadeVideo
Finals, graduation and prom. High school rites of passage — and promposals — are in season. I got myself a prom date ? pic.twitter.com/tJXk2zihLN— sinai? (@pitasinai_) May 2, 2019 And SiriusXM’s Prom Radio is here to get one ready to boogie, or recall memories sweet, romantic or perhaps cringe-worthy. From...
May Marts, plants sales beneficial to communities, gardeners alike
It’s finally that time of year again – when horticulture enthusiasts can swap their winter mittens for garden gloves. Before they head out to the garden, many will visit their favorite May Markets to check out the latest plant varieties, get the scoop on new garden tools and accessories and...
5 unique features of Mäntylä, Polymath Park’s latest Wright propertyVideo
Mäntylä, a Frank Lloyd Wright house now open in Mt. Pleasant Township’s Polymath Park, demonstrates the master architect’s commitment to incorporating nature in his designs. Natural light streams in from walls of glass and careful placement of windows. Woodwork and built-in furnishings give a nod to the surrounding forest. Earth...
Pruning tips for Triple Crown blackberries
Question: We have Triple Crown Blackberry bushes at our residence. What is the proper care for these particular bushes? They get overrun with weeds and grass during the late spring to early summer. Should they be cut completely down periodically? Any help or suggestions will be appreciated. Answer: Triple Crown...
Whisky Dinner will celebrate Welsh culture in Pittsburgh
Prince Charles will not be there. But all things Welsh will be celebrated during a Whisky Dinner on May 17 at the University Club that’s being hosted by the St. David’s Society of Pittsburgh. The society celebrates and promotes awareness of Welsh cultural heritage in southwestern Pennsylvania and this is...
Dairy Queen’s new Mini Blizzard Treat Flights let you try 3 flavors at once
If picking a Blizzard flavor is too much of a commitment, Dairy Queen has a sweet solution. The Mini Blizzard Treat Flights combine three different flavors of the blended ice cream treats in a handy tray. The flights are available only for the month of May but these six flavors...
Can’t get to Fallingwater? Experience it in 3D
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater is arguably only one of the most incredible architectural achievements of all time. And Western Pennsylvania is home to it. Bravo, for us. There’s no substitute for visiting the iconic site, built in 1935 for the Kaufmann family. And if you haven’t been there — we...
Nemacolin donates goods to Habitat for Humanity
Nemacolin Woodlands Resort is donating $114,200 worth of goods to Habitat for Humanity in Morgantown, W.Va., to support local communities in need. The donations will help local families build and improve places to call home, a resort spokeswoman says. The donation includes 250 doors from Chateau Lafayette and The Lodge...
Matching the flowers to the memory
It was a conversation over lunch after a Botanic Walk and Talk at the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden that introduced me to Barbara and Chuck Batove’s beautiful story. Barbara knows Joe Hamm, whose Daffodil Hortus in Washington County is a legendary collection of nearly 2,000 different varieties. Barbara is planting specific...
Profusion of daffodils in Butler County keeps sister’s memory aliveVideo
A stiff breeze blows through thousands of bright yellow daffodils, making them dance as Emily Milich-Franusich and her husband Michael Franusich walk hand in hand through a 2-acre field of blooms as their cat Sophie leads the way in Butler Township, Butler County. Since 2015 the couple has spent their...
Loosen your belt, Pittsburgh Mac and Cheese Festival is coming
Who doesn’t love a big bowl of that favorite childhood comfort food, macaroni and cheese? There’s little as satisfying as that combo of pasta, butter, cream, and the star — cheese. Let the belt out a notch and enjoy, as the Pittsburgh Mac and Cheese Festival heads to Highmark Stadium....
How to use frozen puff pastry, 1 of the best kitchen timesavers
Sometimes you feel like you can’t win with people. Take kitchen shortcuts, for example. You suggest a shortcut or store-bought item to make a dish easier or faster, and you get dinged by purists who complain that this is just another sign of laziness or the collapse of modern society....
How to make a margarita with just 3 ingredients
Quick! How do you make a margarita? With Cinco de Mayo just days away … now is the time to learn. Margaritas should be one of the most simple cocktails out there, but somehow, we’ve gone and complicated things. We’ve convinced ourselves that to make them, we need a fully...
Top picks from The Wine Cellar: Perfect choices for Mother’s Day
With Mother’s Day just around the corner, remember some very simple advice: Always do your best never to behave in a way that gives dear old Mom a reason to drink out of worry! Instead on Mother’s Day itself, if you are fortunate to have an opportunity to enjoy her...
A rich almond cake makes a sophisticated and sweet dessert
Simple, rich almond cake makes a sophisticated and delicately sweet dessert, but traditional European versions tend to be heavy and dense. For a slightly cakier version with plenty of nutty flavor, we swapped out the usual almond paste for toasted blanched sliced almonds (we disliked the slight bitterness imparted by...
Guacamole Cheese is a thing, and it’s just in time for Cinco de Mayo
Not since the days of “You got your chococlate in my peanut butter” has a flavor combination been so deliciously exciting. Amanti Guacamole Cheese, made by Daily Dairy in Holland, is headed for store shelves by May 1 — in time for your Cinco de Mayo food lineup. The Fresh...
WQED holds future jobs expoVideo
WQED will host Future Jobs Expo — Explore Your Future at its Fred Rogers Studio, 4802 Fifth Ave., Oakland. The event is set for 4-8 p.m. May 15, and is part of its Future Jobs Initiative, a year-long multimedia effort to highlight jobs of the future in demand today and...
Out & About: Italian American students receive lodge scholarships
The Order Italian Sons and Daughters of America was organized in 1930 by a small community of Italian immigrants in Pittsburgh. Members became active in the politics and society of their adopted city and country, but still worked to preserve a cultural link with their Italian heritage. Nowadays, the organization...
Ligonier Country Market seeks cleanup volunteers
As preparations begin for the Ligonier Country Market to open its season on May 18, volunteers are welcome to attend a cleanup day at the Loyalhanna Watershed Association Farm, where the market is held. The cleanup will take place at 9 a.m. May 4 (rain date May 11), says Cari...
‘Books & Brew’ tasting event coming to Ligonier Valley Library
A Books & Brew fundraiser is planned for 6-8 p.m. May 3 in the Ligonier Valley Library on the Diamond. The 21-and-older event will feature: • Tasting tables by Whitehorse Brewing, Old Towne Distillery, Country Hammer Moonshine and Stone Bridge Brewing • Raffles, including the library’s signature “Cork Pull” •...
Record-breaking roller coaster Yukon Striker opening at Canada’s Wonderland
Yukon Striker at Canada’s Wonderland, proclaimed to be the world’s tallest, fastest and longest dive roller coaster, opened last week to a few lucky riders. The Striker bills itself the fastest dive coaster, reaching speeds of 80 mph; the longest dive coaster at 3,625 feet; and the tallest dive coaster,...
L.A. Taco truck turns out authentic Mexican ‘street food’ in the Alle-Kiski ValleyVideo
Taco Tuesday can be yours. L.A. Taco, a food truck primarily serving the Alle-Kiski area since 2012, rolls into Saxonburg, Buffalo Township, Ford City and Kittanning weekly, selling authentic Mexican tacos, burritos and quesadillas. “My husband, Walter, is Latino and from L.A., moved here, and was a student at IUP,”...
Out & About: Valued staff members get ‘The Royal Treatment’
At the Westmoreland Chamber of Commerce, they know it’s not just the CEOs and CFOs who make a business go. Every single employee has a hand in the company’s success. In that vein, the chamber hosts an annual staff appreciation luncheon where those contributions are recognized. This year, employees of...
