Saratoga Race CourseA sure summer betBy Rebecca EppelmannSummer is upon us and with it come the staples of the season: barbeques, swimming, fairs, and of course, the Saratoga Race Course. I have a vivid memory as a child of visiting...

It seems that every year the retail world is ready to pack up the current season well before we’re ready to let it go. I was the victim of such retail haste around the Fourth of July, when I went...

Phlox, bulbs and moreBy Larry SombkeQuestion: My garden phlox are covered with mildew and it makes them look ugly. What can I do to stop this?Garden phlox (Phlox paniculata) is a wonderful old-fashioned perennial flower that grows about two to...

It’s time to go lakingBy Ed LangeIn keeping with the current trend of using nouns as verbs, this episode of Guy Stuff takes on the subject of the joys of summertime laking. If successful Olympic athletes can “medal” and if...

Why whole food quality is not created equalBy Mary Beth McCueThe differences between conventional farming and organic farming lies in the quality and nutritional value, the impact of the environment and the health affects of everything on our planet. Organic,...

How to avoid workplace conflicts and handle a conflict that may existBy Dan MoranAt some point in everyone’s career, they will be faced with a workplace conflict – with their boss, co-worker or someone else in the organization. It is...

Welcome to the dog days of summer! If you are taking your vacation this month, you can keep cool with your choice of excellent books.Gas prices are up, people are driving less, but there are still traffic jams. Read Tom...