Category: country living

  • Amish Tradition and Harvesting Hickory

    We have several Amish communities in our area and even with our cultural differences our paths cross. I have used the Amish for pressing my cider for years. And with our property containing a large selection of hickory the Amish make arrangements to harvest the smaller trees to use in their bentwood rockers.

  • Fall Gardening chores interrupted.

    It was a beautiful day in Warren County PA. A perfect day for fall gardening chores, if gourds had not distracted me.

  • NW Pa’s First snowfall?

    They are calling for our first snow in NW PA. It seems to early for winter to be setting in. After all its only October

  • Country Living – Fall in Warren County

    Fall signifies the end of gardens and the harvesting of the last crops. This time is enhanced by the beautiful fall foliage that Warren County is surrounded by. From viewing the Kinzua dam to collecting apples for apple cider, fall is meant to be enjoyed.