Sue Bowman

The rise in so-called "grandma hobbies" is a great antidote to modern life screen time. Columnist Sue Bowman has some recommendations for good hobbies, including getting out to meet people

As we find ourselves approaching the end of Holy Week on Easter Sunday, it seems like a good time to recall the legend of the dogwood tree.

A few years later, I was allowed to have a sheep of my own. Her name was Daisy, but ironically, her favorite flowers were the dandelions in our lawn.

LEBANON, Pa. — If you’re not familiar with Governor Dick Park in Mount Gretna, Pennsylvania, you might assume it was named in honor of Richard “Dick” Thornburgh, Pennsylvania’s governor from 1979 to 1987.

Feeding the calves is one of Robyn Bechtel’s favorite chores on the family farm in Curryville, Pennsylvania.

Getting around an old farmhouse with crutches, canes and wheelchairs is tricky. Columnist Sue Bowman recalls how her father and grandfather dealt with mobility issues, and offers insights on her

Did you know 2026 marks the 112th year since Mother’s Day became an official holiday? Newsletter Success! An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup.

In Lebanon County, Pa., there is a curious ditch called the Hessian Ditch, named for the men who built it. The Hessians had several roles in the Revolutionary War, and

Columnist Sue Bowman celebrates pizza — a delicious dish featuring plenty of food from farm: tomatoes, flour and dairy in the form of cheese.

The wide swing in weather this spring makes it hard for columnist Sue Bowman to predict which clothes, sheets and gear will make her comfortable to work around the farm.