I took this photo to show how some flowers are beautiful in the gloomiest of times. This photo was taken outside of my school on a rainy day in Gilford, NH.
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An unusual summer delight this year in Pemaquid. The milkweed flowers in the harbor field were covered with the beautiful dance of native butterflies
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Make a Marimo Garden
Marimo is a tiny living ball of solid algae which requires minimal care and can live up to 100 years or more. Native to fresh water lakes in Japan, Estonia, Iceland, Scotland, and Australia, these fuzzy green balls are becoming popular house plants all over the world. Some people even refer to their marimo balls […]
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Get Rid of Voles
We’d like to get rid of voles in our yard without using poison, as we have rabbits and other animals around. — M.S., Westford, MA Voles (field mice) build tunnels in the landscape and lawn and can cause considerable damage to root systems, stems, and other plant parts. Vole populations are cyclical and encouraged by […]
There are 3 common raccoon diseases to be aware of. Learn what they are, what to look for, and how to keep yourself and your pets safe.
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Raccoons | Fun Facts
Native to North America, raccoons are one of New England’s most recognizable wild animals. Learn more about these clever creatures from the New England Wildlife Center.
It’s not unusual for live Christmas trees to need to be trimmed a bit before they’re decorated. Whether it’s to help fit the tree through the door and into the house or merely to tidy up the branches, clipping some boughs leaves you with a pile of heavenly-scented tree trimmings. Before tossing them into the compost pile, consider these five fun and […]
The growing season may be over, but a gardener’s thoughts are never far from the love of nature’s bounty and the gifts from the good earth. The holidays are a perfect time to celebrate the everlasting spirit of gardening. Read on for five ways to incorporate gardening into holiday decor. Garden-inspired Christmas trees — 3 ways to […]
Houseplants can filter toxins out of the air inside buildings. Here are 5 of the best air-purifying houseplants.
A guide to some truly homegrown (and world-changing) New England plants. Photo/Art by Rose James When you travel down the aisles of your local supermarket, you’re seeing the products of thousands of years of food history. Some of that history began in New England. Plants like blueberry, cranberry, and maple were cultivated by Native Americans […]
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Make an Indoor Succulent Garden
Do you love the interesting textures and shapes of succulents? If so, why not make an indoor succulent garden to enjoy throughout the fall and winter? And once the weather warms up, you can keep your garden inside or transport it to the deck, porch or patio! Succulents are plants that are native to desert regions and […]
Have you been struggling with a hydrangea that doesn’t bloom? Here are four common reasons why, and how to coax them back to color.