Home gardening has been on the rise for several years, and Art King, co-owner of Harvest Valley Farms in Bakerstown, is quick to point out many reasons.

Flowers can brighten almost any day—plus there is scientific evidence that flowers and flower arranging can boost morale, reduce stress, enhance creativity and even improve cognitive function.

Your wedding ceremony was perfect, the reception fun with friends and family. But all too soon, it’s over. And yet, you want to continue celebrating and spending time with friends and family, especially those who have traveled for the event. A wedding after-party is the perfect answer to keep the celebration going. Wedding after-parties can be as simple as moving to a late-night venue or bar with guests or staying at your reception venue — preplanned, of course.