Story and Photos by Mary Casey-Sturk Dozens of fans of Harlan Hubbard gathered at the Harlan Hubbard Studio and Preserve today to view works by the artist from the personal collection of David and Debra Hausrath. The studio was once both the home and studio of the famed artist who spent many years in Fort... Continue Reading →
Story & Photos by Chuck Keller Our town is full of beautiful gardens tended with care by thoughtful gardeners. One trend that has caught on is the use of native plants in the landscape. This makes sense. Native plants, shrubs, and trees are low maintenance, drought tolerant, heat tolerant, and often deer resistant. There’s a... Continue Reading →
Campbell County Public Library has everything you need to make this summer one for the books. CCPL’s new Summer Reading theme is Summer of Stories! Throughout June and July, all branches will have programs that add to the chapters in your summer story, including performances, crafts, activities and more. Win prizes by participating in the... Continue Reading →
By Jennifer Smith I’ve been thinking a lot about gardens as a community. Community gardens often conjure images of allotments or edible garden plots. Several institutions around the country transform vacant lots into safe green spaces. A clean and green program in Philadelphia is a good example of taking wasted, blighted vacant lots, often abused... Continue Reading →
Celebrate All Things Spring! Celebrate the season of new growth and fun on the farm with May Farm Fest at Gorman Heritage Farm. Enjoy a day full of fun and adventure on the farm with a variety of activities, encounters and adventures to support the non-profit mission of Gorman Heritage Farm. All-day fun includes hands-on... Continue Reading →
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 →
