Agriculture

The settlement of price-fixing allegations against companies in the egg business is resulting in 140,000 eggs going to Feeding Westchester...

Aphids feeding on a plant. Courtesy MelindaMyers.com. If you garden, you have likely encountered aphids on trees, shrubs or other...

Cool-season root vegetables, like carrots, can be left in the ground longer in cooler climates for an even sweeter flavor....

Harvest broccoli when the flowerhead is full size but before the buds open for the best flavor. Courtesy MelindaMyers.com. Cabbage,...

Gov. Hochul on Aug. 6 signed into law legislation that allows licensed cannabis microbusinesses to sell their products at Cannabis...

Container gardens set in garden beds can add vertical interest and color or act as a screen. Courtesy MelindaMyers.com. Add...

Raised- bed gardens make planting, weeding and harvesting easier. Courtesy MelindaMyers.com. It’s not too late to create a raised-bed garden for...

A mailbox filled with garden tools and set in the garden for convenient access. Courtesy MelindaMyers.com. Improve a garden’s beauty,...

Michael Tambascio is the new seasonal manager at Hubbard Animal Sanctuary in Newtown. Photo courtesy of Hubbard Animal Sanctuary NEWTOWN...

Pot-a-peno is a compact, high-yielding jalapeño pepper variety bred for growing in containers and hanging baskets. Courtesy All-America Selections. Some...