What is Summer Solstice?
Summer solstice is Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at exactly 5:14 am (EDT). It’s the the day the Northern Hemisphere has the most daylight and shortest amount of night. You might know…
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Are You Ready for Father’s Day?
Father’s Day has been the third Sunday of June since becoming a federal holiday in 1972. This year, Father’s Day falls on Sunday, June 19. It is known as being the day…
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Happy Memorial Day 2022!
Memorial Day is celebrated May 30, 2022, and is intended to observe and honor the United States military personnel who have given their lives in service to our country. It…
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Happy Mother’s Day 2022!
Mother’s Day in the United States is celebrated Sunday, May 8, 2022, and it’s meant to serve as a day to honor our mothers: their tireless dedication, love, sacrifices, and support.…
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Celebrating Earth Day 2022
April 22, 2022, is the 52nd annual celebration of Earth Day. For the day dedicated to conserving our planet’s resources and embracing the outdoors—what are your Earth Day plans? Do…
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Creating an Outdoor Haven
With temperatures slowly increasing and Spring weather trying to settle in, it’s the perfect time to start thinking about creating your outdoor haven. What makes you happy? Lots of leafy…
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Spring Has Sprung: Let’s Garden!
Something everyone knows about me is my love of gardens and plants. My home is a leafy jungle and that’s how I like it. In Pittsburgh, I wait and plan all…
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Five Steps to Create a Tuscan Outdoor Dining Room, Revived
This week I am bringing back an old blog post because I think it sounds like the perfect way to celebrate the spring arriving. Without further ado, a revitalized version…
Read MoreBridges…All of Them
When I asked what should be highlighted this month, the answer was clear, bridges…all of them. Ancient feats of engineering have always fascinated modern society. While most surviving ancient structures…
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Nontraditional Valentines’ Day
Valentines’ Day is just about here, and a lot of people will probably be writing about it over the next few days, but what if you prefer a nontraditional valentines’…
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