(Family Features) Instead of bringing the outdoors in, take the indoors out. These simple tips can help you recreate the coziness and comfort found indoors on your patio, deck or porch.
Garden & Outdoors
(Family Features) Home improvement projects aren't limited to indoors. In fact, not only can upgrades to areas outside the house expand your livable space, they can also increase your home's value.
Create the backyard retreat of your dreams
(Family Features) Urban living and lush gardens aren’t as mutually exclusive as one might assume. In fact, it’s possible to cultivate thriving gardens in even the smallest spaces.
(Family Features) Many industries around the globe are prioritizing sustainable development to ensure a healthy planet for the future.
(David Van Brunt) - With Memorial Day and the official start of summer upon us, it's time to get pools prepped for the swim season. However, as eager as you are to jump in, opening a pool is m…
(Family Features) Gardeners typically understand plenty of water, good ground and a steady stream of sunshine all play vital roles in the food production process.
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(Family Features) Whether you’re a novice just learning to cultivate a magical display or an avid gardener with years of experience, early planning can help bring this year’s garden to life.
Saturday, May 27 ‑ Starry, Starry Nights at Letha House ‑ Letha House Lodge (West) - 9 to 11 p.m. Come see deep‑sky objects, planets, and the moon up close using the Cuyahoga Astronomical Asso…
Thursday, May 25 ‑ Tales for Tots ‑ Letha House Lodge (West) 10 to 11 a.m. or 1 to 2 p.m. Ladybugs are more than just pretty visitors to the garden. Discover more about them through a story an…
Saturday, May 27 ‑ Discovery Drop‑In: Ponds ‑ Plum Creek Park South - 1 to 3 p.m. Discoveries don’t happen on a set schedule, so drop by any time between 1 and 3 p.m. to explore pond life in t…
Woodland Health Day of Service ‑ Volunteers Needed ‑ Lake Medina/Granger Road - 2 to 4 p.m.
Saturday, May 20 ‑ Woodland Health Day of Service ‑ Volunteers Needed ‑ Oenslager Nature Center - 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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(Family Features) Gardeners typically understand plenty of water, good ground and a steady stream of sunshine all play vital roles in the food production process.
(Family Features) Growing your own produce is an all-around smart practice, from the money you’ll save at the grocery store to the contributions you can make toward a cleaner planet.
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(StatePoint) If you’re like many outdoor enthusiasts, the warm months mean fun bonfire parties with sing-a-longs, scary stories and s’mores, right in your backyard. But having a wood-burning f…
(Family Features) Whether you’re a novice just learning to cultivate a magical display or an avid gardener with years of experience, early planning can help bring this year’s spring garden to life.
(Family Features) Growing fresh, healthy vegetables at home may not be as hard as it sounds. Novice gardeners just need good dirt, easy plants to grow, lots of sunshine and the right amount of water.
(Family Features) After months of cool weather, the first hint of spring will likely have the whole family eager to dive into outdoor activities. This year, as you begin tackling the garden, f…
(Family Features) Growing your own produce is an all-around smart practice, from the money you’ll save at the grocery store to the contributions you can make toward a cleaner planet.
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Westfield Center, OH
Right Now
- Humidity: 60%
- Feels Like: 59°
- Heat Index: 60°
- Wind: 9 mph
- Wind Chill: 59°
- UV Index: 9 Very High
- Sunrise: 05:55:39 AM
- Sunset: 08:58:17 PM
- Dew Point: 46°
- Visibility: 8 mi
Today
Considerable clouds this morning. Some decrease in clouds later in the day. Hazy. High near 70F. Winds NNW at 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Some clouds. Low 46F. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow
A few clouds early, otherwise mostly sunny. High 73F. Winds NNW at 10 to 15 mph.
Chance of Rain: 1%
Sunrise: 05:55:39 AM
Sunset: 08:58:17 PM
Humidity: 43%
Wind: NNW @ 12 mph
UV Index: 9 Very High
Thursday Night
Some clouds. Low 46F. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Chance of Rain: 8%
Sunrise: 05:55:28 AM
Sunset: 08:58:52 PM
Humidity: 55%
Wind: NNW @ 11 mph
UV Index: 9 Very High
Friday Night
Partly cloudy skies. Low 51F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Chance of Rain: 2%
Sunrise: 05:55:18 AM
Sunset: 08:59:25 PM
Humidity: 41%
Wind: W @ 9 mph
UV Index: 9 Very High
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy. Low 56F. Winds light and variable.
Chance of Rain: 47%
Sunrise: 05:55:10 AM
Sunset: 08:59:56 PM
Humidity: 48%
Wind: SSE @ 9 mph
UV Index: 6 High
Sunday Night
Cloudy with occasional rain showers. Low 59F. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
Chance of Rain: 58%
Sunrise: 05:55:05 AM
Sunset: 09:00:26 PM
Humidity: 73%
Wind: WSW @ 14 mph
UV Index: 5 Moderate
Monday Night
Partly cloudy skies. Low 51F. Winds WSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Chance of Rain: 58%
Sunrise: 05:55:01 AM
Sunset: 09:00:54 PM
Humidity: 60%
Wind: WSW @ 17 mph
UV Index: 7 High
Tuesday Night
Overcast with rain showers at times. Low 52F. Winds W at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
Chance of Rain: 38%
Sunrise: 05:54:59 AM
Sunset: 09:01:20 PM
Humidity: 61%
Wind: WNW @ 14 mph
UV Index: 7 High
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy skies. Low 53F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Chance of Rain: 31%
Sunrise: 05:54:59 AM
Sunset: 09:01:44 PM
Humidity: 59%
Wind: WNW @ 11 mph
UV Index: 9 Very High
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy skies early giving way to a few showers after midnight. Low 52F. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Chance of Rain: 40%
Sunrise: 05:55:02 AM
Sunset: 09:02:07 PM
Humidity: 54%
Wind: NW @ 10 mph
UV Index: 9 Very High
Friday Night
Partly cloudy skies. Low 56F. Winds NE at 5 to 10 mph.
Chance of Rain: 40%
Sunrise: 05:55:06 AM
Sunset: 09:02:28 PM
Humidity: 50%
Wind: E @ 10 mph
UV Index: 9 Very High
Saturday Night
A few clouds from time to time. Low 57F. Winds NE at 5 to 10 mph.