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Open house to take place at Victorian House Museum

  • June 12, 2010
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The Holmes County Historical Society announces that a free public open house will be held at the Victorian House Museum in Millersburg on June 24, from 7-9 p.m. A new exhibit of Casey’s Barbershop is now on display, including the barbershop chair and many of the shop tools owned by the late Bob Casey of Millersburg. Bev Casey, wife of Bob, recently donated the items to help preserve the legacy...

Celebrating new beginnings at WHS graduation

  • June 12, 2010
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For the Wooster High School Class of 2010, commencement on June 6 was a time to celebrate what was and what is yet to come.As the 142nd WHS commencement got underway, teacher John Yankello challenged the graduates "to strive for new goals, new adventures…as you are beginning a new chapter in the book about you."Yankello urged the graduates to remember where they came from as they scatter around...

Top 10 green summer tips for a healthy garden

  • June 12, 2010
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Green gardening isn’t about getting your garden as green as possible. Rather, green gardening is about applying green, or environmentally conscious gardening techniques. Green gardening is the way of the future and hopefully more and more gardeners and homeowners will join in to help prevent our environment from further damage. There are simple gardening habits that you can apply to help prevent...

Top 10 amateur garden tips

  • June 12, 2010
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1. When your friends say that you can let your herbs grow all summer and just keep clipping them for fresh herbs - it isn’t true for cilantro and dill. They go to seed and lose most of their flavor. The flowers are pretty, though. It is true for basil and chives. So far anyway. 2. When people try to tell you that you need a compost box or some other contraption - you really don’t. Just dump...

Water in the yard and garden benefits you and promotes wildlife

  • June 12, 2010
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Adding water to your yard and garden can be very beneficial. I don’t mean with a hose but with decorative and functional additions like bird baths, fountains, pools and ponds. The sight and sound of water can be relaxing and at the same time attract birds and beneficial insects to your yard. Including a bird bath in the yard is probably the easiest and most affordable way to add the element of...

Plant a herb garden for culinary and medicinal purposes or just because it looks nice

  • June 12, 2010
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Herbs are plants that are grown to flavor food, to cure ailments, to make fragrances, to make fiber and in some cases, to keep away pests. To say that herb gardens are trendy is an understatement. Man has grown herbs as long as he has recorded history. During the European Renaissance herbs were being collected, classified and studied as never before. Wealthy and influential families created...

A porch can provide an outdoor room to be enjoyed several months of the year

  • June 12, 2010
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Have you ever considered adding another room to your house? You won’t need to hire a contractor or a construction crew. You already have it and you might not know it. It’s your porch. The warm weather will allow you to use this space like an additional room for five to six months out of the year. The outdoor room can be a place to escape from the world for awhile, a place to read, crochet, sip...

Create a retreat in the backyard for summer relaxation

  • June 12, 2010
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Summertime beckons as a welcome relief to a very long, cold winter. Make the most of the long days of warmth by turning your backyard into a place of restoration and relaxation. With a few simple tips, even the most mundane outdoor space can be transformed into a relaxing and restorative staycation area for the whole family. Decorate with white wicker furniture and accessories to instantly...

Classic summertime recipes

  • June 12, 2010
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If you're from Ohio, you probably know what should be "knee-high by the Fourth of July." It's just not summer in this state until you've enjoyed your first ear of sweet, buttery corn on the cob, or a cool, refreshing slice of watermelon, a dish of fresh, creamy potato salad or a juicy, grilled hamburger with a fresh-from-the-garden slice of tomato. Hungry yet?Regardless of where you come from,...

Five tips on how to grill like a pro

  • June 12, 2010
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A trio of local grilling aficionados shared a few tips on how to ensure your summer grilling efforts are successful. Here's what they recommend.1. Plan your menu.This may sound pretty obvious, but with today's varying diets and preferences, there's a lot to pick from. According to our local experts, you can grill your entire meal if you want.Rueben Erb, owner of Sugar Valley Meats, Sugarcreek,...