Photo with most votes will win the “online fave” category. Winner will be announced in the November-December issue of Upstate Gardeners’ Journal. Vote for your 3 favorites here!    

by Liz Magnanti One of the easiest ways you can attract birds to your yard is with a resource we have at hand throughout the year—water! When you add water, or a water feature, to your landscape, it attracts birds and wildlife that may not come to feeders or birdhouses. This is particularly true in …

by Cathy Monrad  Nothing reminds me of fall more than apples and cinnamon. This homemade potpourri will not only make your house smell wonderful, but also makes a nice hostess gift—so make a few batches to set aside for those last minute holiday get-togethers. MATERIALS PER PINT 1 large orange 1 large apple 2 tsp …

by Steven Jakobi Three years ago, I got a mason bee nest kit for a Christmas present. I confess that up to that point I had never heard of mason bees. The kit sat on a shelf for a year or so, but last year I decided to give it a try. I followed the …

story and photos by Michelle Sutton   Nearly twenty years ago, native Chicagoans Mary Lynn and Robert Good discovered the Finger Lakes region of New York State on a return trip from NYC. The charm and natural beauty of the area kept them coming back for more adventures and explorations. The Goods are artists, history …