Beloved Naturalist Retires from North Park
“An encyclopedia of nature,” is how Meg Scanlon has often been referred to, and it is a title well-earned.
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Nelli Tokleh
- Jun 28
Summer Festivities Abound on Local Farms
Many Pittsburgh farms host a variety of not-so-typical farm events from candle making and goat yoga to exquisite farm-to-table dinners.
Hilary Daninhirsch
- Apr 30
FarmerGirl Eb Feeds the Community Through Urban Farming
The concept behind urban agriculture is using city-based spaces for growing produce. Because many people live in food deserts, farming in...
Kathleen Ganster
- Apr 30
Planting for Climate Change
There is no doubt that climate change has been in the news, particularly in the past decade, and the Western Pennsylvania region has experie
Terri Marshall
- Apr 30
Meadows: More Than Just a Pretty Place
Who doesn’t love strolling through a meadow filled with colorful flowers swaying in the breeze? These peaceful landscapes provide us with...
Nelli Tokleh
- Apr 30
Giving Love to Pittsburgh’s Vacant Lots
In 2015, the City of Pittsburgh’s Adopt-A-Lot program was created to encourage the transformation of vacant neighborhood lots into...
Shari Berg
- Apr 30
Malini Jaganathan Helps Ease Real Estate Anxiety
Malini Jaganathan spent 15 years entrenched in the technology industry early in her career.
Nelli Tokleh
- Feb 29
Grow Plants Year-Round with a Greenhouse
Spring is in the air, and building a greenhouse can be a fun activity for beginners and experienced home gardeners alike. Greenhouse...
Terri Marshall
- Feb 29
Refresh Your Home with a Coat of Paint
First impressions matter–and not just when it comes to meeting people. Your home’s exterior delivers the first impression for visitors or...
Shari Berg
- Feb 29
How to Host Like a Pro
Planning and executing a dinner party in your home for family, friends, coworkers or neighbors can become overwhelming in a hurry without...
Hilary Daninhirsch
- Feb 29
Funyak Landscapes: Stylish Landscaping for Any Yard
Perhaps they did not realize it at the time, but a seed was planted when Jawn Funyak’s brother, Joe, began mowing neighborhood lawns...
Shari Berg
- Jun 30, 2023
Pittsburgh Botanic Garden Showcases Eco-Friendly Art
Pittsburgh Botanic Garden explores creative ways to express its commitment to environmental conservation. This summer, their latest...
Vanessa Orr
- Mar 31, 2023
Home Flippers Still Going Strong in Volatile Real Estate Market
When it comes to real estate, the only sure thing is that there are no sure things. And while the housing market might have heated up...
Terri Marshall
- Mar 31, 2023
From Mental Health Boost to Burgeoning Business: Lydalia Gardens
As a member of an eighth-generation farm family, agriculture has always been in Beth Carlson’s blood. But when she graduated from Mercer...
Shari Berg
- Mar 31, 2023
Community Grows through Urban Gardens
First-time visitors to the City of Pittsburgh who wander down Sherman Avenue might find themselves on the “Stroll and Sniff” tour. No,...
Kathleen Ganster
- Mar 31, 2023
Composting an Easy Way to Keep Waste Out of Landfills
One of the best things about composting is that it is nearly impossible to do it wrong, according to Julie Travaglini, senior director of...
Shari Berg
- Feb 28, 2023
Pools and Spas Still Popular Post-COVID
Pools and spas have been hot-ticket items for the last couple of years. Their popularity was sparked by the pandemic, which forced people...
Kathleen Ganster
- Feb 28, 2023
Trend Shifting Toward Easier to Maintain, Environmentally Friendly Lawns
A beautiful, green lawn has long been thought of as the preferred look for homeowners, but that opinion seems to be shifting. Many are...
Vanessa Orr
- Feb 28, 2023
Spotted Lanternfly Spreading Across PA Counties
In 2014, the spotted lanternfly made its first appearance in Pennsylvania in Berks County, located in the southeast region of the state....
Hilary Daninhirsch
- Feb 28, 2023
Allegheny CleanWays Making Positive Impact on Local Environment
The mission of Allegheny CleanWays is straightforward: to engage and empower people to clean up litter and illegal dumping in Allegheny...
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