CELEBRATING LANCASTER COUNTY'S PEOPLE, SCENERY,

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Spotlights

Historic Poole Forge

By Sue Long | Photography by Jordan Bush
Eastern Lancaster County is home to a park that pays homage to what was once a vital industry to the fledgling country – iron forges. Known as Historic Poole Forge, ...Read More

CNH … Take a Tour

By Sue Long
Discovering that Case New Holland (CNH) offers plant tours, I made reservations for Jordan and myself. It proved to be both fascinating and educational.  I had no idea CNH has such ...Read More

Churchtown

By Sue Long | Photography by Jordan Bush
This charming town is known for its Welsh heritage, beautiful architecture and a bed and breakfast inn that boasts gorgeous gardens.  As for the area’s Welsh heritage, that can be traced ...Read More

Stay: The Inn at Twin Linden

By Sue Long | Photography by Jordan Bush
As we moseyed around the churchyard at Bangor, my eyes kept drifting across Route 23 to The Inn at Twin Linden. I hadn’t been there in years … not since ...Read More

Treat Yourself Along Route 23

By Sue Long | Photography by Jordan Bush
Treats Foodies, take note! Whether you have a sweet tooth or appreciate coffee or a cocktail, you’ll find it along Route 23!  Achenbach’s Pastries, Leola  Jordan and I started our tasting adventure at ...Read More

Art in the Gardens

Sue Long
If you think Columbia’s architecture is beautiful, wait until you see the gardens! Once again, the creative spirit of Columbia – from a floral perspective – will be on view, when ...Read More

Countdown to the U.S. Women’s Open

Sue Long
You can’t attend a sporting event with national ramifications without buying some commemorative merchandise. Add in the fact that it’s being held in your hometown, and you will definitely need ...Read More

June is Busting Out All Over!

By Sue Long
Summer arrives June 20! It’s the perfect time to get outdoors and celebrate the season. Music! The arrival of summer means concerts are being held in parks across Lancaster County. Pack up ...Read More

Three Trends to Try in Your Garden

By Sue Long
It’s that time of the year! Garden season! Will you be hauling out the same garden art this year? Buying the same plants? Going with the same color palette? Maybe ...Read More

Takeaways From the 2024 Philadelphia Flower Show That You Can Incorporate Into Your Own Garden

By Sue Long
The Philadelphia Flower Show, which serves as harbinger of spring, runs deeper than displays of pretty flowers. More importantly, it introduces us to cutting-edge trends in houseplants, florals, landscape and event design.   Over the ...Read More

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Saving Nature

It Starts With You "In short, we no longer have the right to ignore the stewardship responsibilities attached to land ownership,"

May is in Bloom

It’s that glorious time of the year! The weather is perfect, gardens are blooming with spring flowers, rhubarb and strawberries

Are You Ready to be a Maximalist?

Just when we’ve gotten comfortable with pristine white walls, bare windows and clutter-free kitchens, “they’ve” gone and turned the tables

No Fooling, April is Here!

Spring has sprung! It’s time to get out and enjoy all that the season has to offer. Photo Credits: Facebook Lancaster City

A Look Back

It’s hard to believe that five years have passed since the pandemic changed our lives in so many ways. One

Hilton Carter: A Plant-Focused Life

“Have you ever walked into a plant nursery or greenhouse and instantly felt a change in the air? The feeling of

On Trend!

Wedding season is fast approaching and if you’re in need of inspiration, the weddings LCM covered in the January-February issue

Make Something!

If you’re feeling crafty (or makerish?), Lancaster County offers plenty of opportunities to explore your creative talents during the month

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