By Mary Casey-Sturk What started as a family joke has turned into a business celebrating, in someone’s opinion, the “not so great outdoors”. That someone would be 11-year-old Gabe Pleiman of Fort Thomas. Gabe and his family were hiking in muddy and cold elements on Red River Gorge’s Sheltowee Trace Trail, and it was particularly... Continue Reading →
By Jennifer Smith Plant diversity in the landscape means different things to different people, or perhaps I should say, to different gardeners. The Piet Oudolf Garden in Detroit has more than 100 different species of plants. The pollinator garden I designed and manage on behalf of Wimberg Landscaping at Wasson and Paxton has at least... Continue Reading →
Kick off Spring at Alms Park! Mayfest 2026 features live music from The Hot Magnolias, fine food truck cuisine, and frosty beverages available from Taft's Ale House and Streetside Brewery. Picnics Welcome! Highlights for this family friendly and free event: - Live music by The Hot Magnolias - Telescope gazing of the full moon flower... Continue Reading →
Celebrate spring at the opening of the Fort Thomas Farmers Market! A Kentucky Proud market, shoppers can find high quality, season offerings that spotlight the best of our region’s agricultural and culinary talent. Find fresh produce, local meat and eggs, sweet honey, and delicious baked goods, all in one place! Shop over 20 local farmers and vendors... Continue Reading →
By Robin Gee There were some patches of snow on the ground last December when excited children, dressed in winter jackets, scarves and hats, burst through the green plastic ribbon marking the entrance to Ault Park’s new playground. Each child wanted to be the first on the 20-foot climbing tower and try out the new... Continue Reading →
By Robin Gee, HPL Editor As spring unfolds, a special school and community project is blossoming at Hyde Park School. After a year of planning, design and prep work the Hyde Park School Garden is taking shape on a long patch of school property in the corner opposite the main intersection of Edwards Road and... Continue Reading →
By Jennifer Smith What’s one more honeysuckle shrub? How much harm can it do? When I hear that I believe my reaction would be the same as a personal trainer’s reaction to a client saying what’s one more donut or bag of chips? It’s the little things that add up and make the difference. A... Continue Reading →
By Mary Casey-Sturk Chris Rust is a wood carver. A sculptor. An artist. A visionary. Rust can look at a tree stump, and a canvas is born. Using his chainsaw, Rust, of Fort Thomas, has created dozens upon dozens of unique pieces of art that dot our community and beyond. He’s created pieces for personal... Continue Reading →
In the dead of winter, gardeners are planning for spring. Whether contemplating a spectacle of color in the landscape that will run from early spring to late fall or how to increase that tomato crop, the science of pollination is critical. The goal of The Pollinators Project is to bring awareness and answers to the... Continue Reading →
By: Sylvie Gumlaw Before Indian Hill became the residential community it is today, families retreated to the countryside for its stunning farms and expansive woodlands. Today, the seventy-five miles of paths weaving behind backyards, creeks, and into nature reserves remain a highlight of Indian Hill. According to the Indian Hill Equestrian Club, the trails are... Continue Reading →
