If you can hear the birds singing and the music of the ice cream truck driving by, then you know that it’s finally picnic season! There’s nothing better than whipping up a mountain of your favorite summer treats and eating them outside with people you love. You don’t need a fancy basket or a checkered…
While winter rages on in the Berks County area with cold winds and frequent snowfall, you can still stay warm and comfortable with locally-sourced alpaca wear and wool-based products. Could there be anything better than settling in with a wonderfully-soft alpaca scarf or a warm pair of wool socks warmed by the fire? Residents near…
There’s no better way to make wonderful memories with your friends and family this autumn than to get outside. Head out to a local farm and spend a day picking apples and pumpkins, taking hayrides, and munching on apple cider donuts, or plan an excursion to a park or other outdoor space for a picnic…
This summer, pick up the freshest, tastiest fruits and vegetables available in the Greater Reading Area by shopping at your local farmer’s markets. Farmer’s markets pick produce and fruits at the peak of their growth. And because the goods offered at farmer’s markets are typically locally grown, you’re supporting your community, and your area farmer’s…
Since 1984, July has been America’s official National Ice Cream Month. Whether you’re visiting or living in Pennsylvania, you’re luckier than most as Pennsylvania boasts more dairy farms than any other state besides Wisconsin. Some of those dairy farms whip up the most delicious frozen dairy treats in the world, just a short drive outside…
Father’s Day is right around the corner, and if your old man is a Berks County local, you’re in luck! The Greater Reading Area is rich in all forms of thoughtful and meaningful Father’s Day gifts and experiences, no matter your pop’s background and personality. Check out what the Greater Reading Area has to offer…
The spring season is the perfect time to get gardening, and the rich soil in the Greater Reading Area is ideal for growing personal veggies, spices, and herbs. Though the weather still hasn’t been very consistent here in Southeast, PA, every local knows that steady, warmer, brighter days are just around the corner! Now is…
There is nothing quite like stepping outside into a private oasis for a little escape into nature – perhaps now a more important practice than ever! However, landscaping encompasses so much more than beautiful gardens and freshly mowed grass. Landscapers harness some of the otherwise unruly elements of the natural world and refine them for…
Thinking about planting a garden this year? If you have ever tasted a ripe tomato right off the vine, chances are you want to grow your own. Living in Berks County allows us to have direct access to many seasonal items grown less than ten miles radius from where you live, but maybe the time…