Like a fine blended whiskey, Speyside Bourbon Cooperage in Jackson represents a mix of nature, people, technology and millennial tastes. It’s a combo putting grains into a unique international market. Except as yard planters, whiskey barrels weren’t on Jackson’s radar…
Appearances really can deceive. Take the richly detailed paintings of Dave Barnhouse for instance. These seem to be the work of a lifelong artist, not a steel mill worker who taught himself to paint.
Ohio wineries were as rare as soy lattes in 1975, when 13 wine producers decided to form an association to promote their product. The initial kitty was $750. Had you told them that by 2018 some of Ohio’s 285 wineries…
Gold pocket watches, delicate china and heavenly scented flowers are among the heirlooms passed along from one generation to the next. Gardeners especially treasure the plants, even those without fragrance. “They remind you of your heritage,” said Judy Gray of…
In real estate — and home gardening — one thing to remember is location, location, location. The ideal garden spot offers all-day full sun, well-draining but moisture-retentive soil and easy access to the hose for the inevitable dry spells. Just…
As spring nears, the home gardening chore list grows faster than dandelions. What’s a gardener to do? Perhaps turn to knives, torches and chainsaw blades. What seem like horror movie props are among favorite tools of some savvy gardeners. Maybe…
Temptations abound in garden catalogs. To avoid mistakes and over ordering, several master gardeners were consulted for suggestions.
The fabric of their lives holds more than symbolic meaning for Carrie and Robbie Davis. They are weaving an unusual agribusiness that encompasses everything alpaca, from raising the charming Andes natives to chic fashions made from delicate natural yarns on…
