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Good Medicine

Pam Overly is convinced that gardening played a role in helping her overcome two serious health challenges. She also credits gardening for helping her to create a close bond with ...Read More

Plants for a Changing Climate

You don’t need to have a villa in Greece to create the feel and advantages of Mediterranean-style gardening. In our seasonal climate, however, it will involve some experimenting and thoughtful ...Read More

The Sisterhood of the Traveling Plants

Isn’t it odd how green thumbs tend to be genetically predisposed in families? My sister and I trace our interest in gardening back to Grandma Starling, whose farmhouse in North ...Read More

Mediterranean-Style Gardens: What is (Very) Old is New Again

It appears that European gardeners – even the English – discovered the allure of Mediterranean-style gardens last season. Now the trend is crossing “the pond” and will be making an ...Read More

Waterside Getaway

Who doesn’t fantasize about living by the water! The historically low interest rates, which were available during the pandemic, created a phenomenon that enabled people to realize their dreams of ...Read More

Time Marches On

I’m probably among the few people who consider March to be one of their favorite months. I like it for the promise it holds – there’s a hint of spring ...Read More

Ville & Rue: Rebecca Addington Finds Her Niche

Rebecca Addington could not be happier. After years of following along a circuitous career path, she became a business owner when she opened Ville & Rue in 2019.  A native of southern ...Read More

Resolve to Get Organized!

Each year at this time, we resolve to make positive changes in our lives. Without fail, getting organized figures into the Top 5 of New Year’s resolutions due in part ...Read More

It’s a Wonderfully Fascinating Life!

Walk into Carolyn McGuigan’s apartment at Willow Valley Communities and you’ll think you’ve been transported to a glam penthouse in New York City. At holiday time, she takes it up ...Read More

Willow Valley Communities, Celebrations, Decorations & Illuminations: It’s a Team Effort

At Willow Valley Communities, residents experience all aspects of the holiday season – the decorations, the festivities, the glow and the sweet treats – without having to do any of ...Read More

Valerie and Fred Swarr’s Colorful World

In working on our annual Senior Living advertorial (September-October issue of Lancaster County Magazine), we met residents of local retirement

October’s Thrills and Chills

There’s nothing quite like October’s crisp weather and colorful scenery. They create a wonderful backdrop for harvest celebrations, fairs, festivals,

Halloween in Columbia

Thanks to Halloween-related events, the town’s Victorian architecture, a very old cemetery and the fact that spookiness seems to be

Tea With Barbara and David Cross

In working on our annual Senior Living advertorial (September-October issue of Lancaster County Magazine), we met some interesting residents of

Lancaster City Restaurant Week Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary

When: September 9-15 • Where: Lancaster City It takes a dedicated core of volunteers to carry out an ambitious project such

This Weekend! “Clear the Shelters” Adoption Event

If you’ve been contemplating adopting a pet, this is the weekend you’ve been waiting for! In partnership with NBCUniversal Local’s

A Change of Taste

Susan and Chuck Rabinovitz were ready to embrace the next phase of their lives and move to a 55+ community

Spotlight on Halloween

Lisa Bowman has loved Halloween since she was a child. “It’s always been my very favorite holiday,” she notes. As