Cherry Blossoms during peak at Wooster Square in New Haven, Connecticut.
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Spring Daffodils
Daffodils at Hubbard Park in Meriden, Connecticut
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The Crazy Orchid Lady
A visit to New England’s most unlikely garden Shelburne Falls, like many of Massachusetts’ hill towns, has a starkness about it in early spring. The surrounding hills may still carry a dusting of snow, the trees have yet to leaf out, and the town’s famed Bridge of Flowers lies dormant. But this artsy former mill […]
Hanging moss ball planters are derived from a centuries old Japanese art called kokedama, in which a living planter is fashioned out of moss. Typically suspended from string and used as hanging planters, they can also be attached to driftwood or other natural findings. These simple, elegant, statement-piece planters are easy and fun to make and […]
Wondering when to split wood for next winter? We turn to the Yankee archives for the answer when it comes to the best time to cut firewood. There is evidence that the moisture content of some species of trees increases considerably at leaf openings in April and May, so wood cut in March is drier […]
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Build an Outdoor Shower
A Block Island couple gives the post-beach rinse an elegant twist with this outdoor shower. PROJECT: BUILD AN OUTDOOR SHOWER Guests who get a chance to use the outdoor shower at the Block Island home of Larry Breakstone and his wife, Karen Levey, come away impressed. And for good reason: For starters, it’s got hot […]
Tovah Martin, author of more than a dozen gardening books, including The New Terrarium (Clarkson Potter, 2009) and Tasha Tudor’s Garden (Houghton Mifflin, 1994), cruises the countryside on periodic reconnaissance missions, finding ingredients to stuff into her already jam-packed outdoor and indoor plantings. Here she divulges the names of the venues she raids on an […]
The best nurseries and garden centers in New England, as chosen by gardening expert Tovah Martin. Tovah Martin, author of more than a dozen gardening books, including The New Terrarium (Clarkson Potter, 2009) and Tasha Tudor’s Garden (Houghton Mifflin, 1994), cruises the countryside on periodic reconnaissance missions, finding ingredients to stuff into her already jam-packed […]
Bees and wasps may sometimes look alike, but there’s a lot that separates these two common summer insects. Learn the basic difference between bees and wasps, plus what to do if you get stung.
Air plants are a great way to add a touch of low-maintenance greenery to your home. See our guide to Air Plant Care (Tillandsia Care) for tips and tricks.
Stunning color isn’t limited to flowers — houseplants can also put on quite a show. Here are 5 of the best houseplants for winter foliage.
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Back to the Garden
Feeling DIY Curious? Sample a world of new skills at these popular festivals. Common Ground Country Fair Third weekend after Labor Day | Unity, Maine The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association offers a multitude of apprenticeship, support, and educational programs for new and established farmers. The organization’s annual Common Ground Fair brings it all together […]