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It’s the time of year when sunflowers burst into bloom, and if you want to see tens of thousands of them locally, you can’t beat the sunflower field at St. […]
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PA Invests $372K to Safeguard Biodiversity
The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has awarded over $372,000 in grants to 11 projects focused on safeguarding Pennsylvania's unique biodiversity.
Frost Advisory Issued for Lehigh Valley, Bucks Co.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a frost advisory for the Lehigh Valley, upper Bucks County and other parts of eastern Pennsylvania from Thursday night to Friday morning.
Then and Now: Polk Valley Park is a Gift to the Community
Polk Valley Park was not always intended to be for recreation. Its 48 acres were once destined to be purchased and developed into a residential area consisting of 155 homes. But those plans never came to pass; instead, in 2002, the land was donated to Lower Saucon Township and designated as a future park.
Promenade Saucon Valley Celebrates Earth Day All Month Long
From seed planting to bingo to earth-friendly photo opportunities, the Upper Saucon Township retail center is offering guests multiple ways to get involved.
Freeze Warning Issued for Temperatures as Low as 26
Although some parts of the area haven't yet seen a frost, a hard freeze is possible Wednesday night, according to forecasters.
Frost Advisory in Effect for Saucon Valley Area
If you have tender plants and flowers unprotected outside, you may want to cover them or bring them inside, due to the threat of frost overnight Monday into Tuesday.
Coming Soon: Ban on Bradford Pear Tree Sales in PA
You probably know them for their white flowers and distinctive springtime aroma, as well as their crimson fall foliage. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture is having none of that, which is why it has added Callery pear (Pyrus calleryana), commonly called the Bradford pear tree, to a list of plants that cannot be legally sold or cultivated in the state.
Should Hellertown Borough Ban Bamboo?
For some people it's an attractive plant that provides privacy, while for others it is a nuisance species because of how rapidly it grows and spreads. Opinions are often divided on bamboo, which was the subject of a discussion by Hellertown Borough Council Monday.
PA Invests $372K to Safeguard Biodiversity
The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has awarded over $372,000 in grants to 11 projects focused on safeguarding Pennsylvania's unique biodiversity.
Frost Advisory Issued for Lehigh Valley, Bucks Co.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a frost advisory for the Lehigh Valley, upper Bucks County and other parts of eastern Pennsylvania from Thursday night to Friday morning.
Then and Now: Polk Valley Park is a Gift to the Community
Polk Valley Park was not always intended to be for recreation. Its 48 acres were once destined to be purchased and developed into a residential area consisting of 155 homes. But those plans never came to pass; instead, in 2002, the land was donated to Lower Saucon Township and designated as a future park.
Promenade Saucon Valley Celebrates Earth Day All Month Long
From seed planting to bingo to earth-friendly photo opportunities, the Upper Saucon Township retail center is offering guests multiple ways to get involved.
Freeze Warning Issued for Temperatures as Low as 26
Although some parts of the area haven't yet seen a frost, a hard freeze is possible Wednesday night, according to forecasters.
Frost Advisory in Effect for Saucon Valley Area
If you have tender plants and flowers unprotected outside, you may want to cover them or bring them inside, due to the threat of frost overnight Monday into Tuesday.
Coming Soon: Ban on Bradford Pear Tree Sales in PA
You probably know them for their white flowers and distinctive springtime aroma, as well as their crimson fall foliage. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture is having none of that, which is why it has added Callery pear (Pyrus calleryana), commonly called the Bradford pear tree, to a list of plants that cannot be legally sold or cultivated in the state.
Should Hellertown Borough Ban Bamboo?
For some people it's an attractive plant that provides privacy, while for others it is a nuisance species because of how rapidly it grows and spreads. Opinions are often divided on bamboo, which was the subject of a discussion by Hellertown Borough Council Monday.