by oncapemagazine | Aug 17, 2023 | August 2023
by CHRISTOPHER KAZARIAN Historic floods, rampant wildfires, and record-setting temperatures in the summer (and winter). Barely a day goes by without news of a weather-related event tied to climate change. While it may be overwhelming, there is hope. And it starts at...
by oncapemagazine | Aug 17, 2023 | August 2023
By DEBORAH G. SCANLON The backyard is blooming with an array of plants, from hydrangeas, mountain mint, ornamental oregano, verbena, allium to coneflowers. Pollinating insects feed on the nectar and pollen, and drink the moisture from dewdrops. Hummingbirds use the...
by oncapemagazine | Aug 17, 2023 | August 2023
By JOHN H. HOUGH Summer always seems to grow old. Winter and spring mature into warmer weather, occasionally having adolescent fits in the forms of wind and snow. Fall is all its own, too busy with the transition from vibrant color to dull gray winter to acknowledge...
by oncapemagazine | Aug 17, 2023 | August 2023
By Noelle Annonen An essential part of home care is cleaning out the old to make room for the new. But what happens to the things we dispose of once they’ve been placed in the trash bin on the curb? Sandwich Aside from private contractors who pick up curbside solid...
by oncapemagazine | Aug 17, 2023 | August 2023
By Lannan M. O’Brien When the weather is warm, the last place you want to be is stuck inside—and for those of us who enjoy gardening, landscaping or simply lounging in the sun, our backyards should be a private oasis. But if you’ve experienced problems with insects...
