Generations of New Englanders know Myrtle the Turtle as an aquarium celebrity. For some, she’s also a timeless comfort in a fast-changing world.
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Horse lovers, this coastal New Hampshire farm with a 8,500-square-foot mansion and a Derby backstory could be yours.
Holiday decorating is all in the family for two Massachusetts sisters who live in houses deeply rooted in place and history.
A year ago I ended this page with a hopeful note: “One day soon, I know I will begin like this: We are back on the trail. Let’s go see everyone we have missed. It doesn’t matter when it is, it will be like our first Christmas.” And last spring, as we proudly showed off […]
Readers respond to their favorite Yankee magazine articles.
Autumn gourds mimic the vibrant hues of New England’s fall foliage. Learn how to preserve gourds, and how to display them too!
Chrysanthemums are inexpensive, hardy and tolerate cool temperatures fairly well, making them a good pick for fall. Find out how to make mums last longer.
I’ve never known a New Englander who hasn’t had a fixed date of when it’s okay to turn on the heat. And more often than not, it’s completely ludicrous.
Don’t waste those autumn leaves! Here’s how to use fallen leaves as fertilizer for a homemade mulch.
The latest weather data show that New England nights are getting warmer. So what does that mean for the “warm, sunny days and crisp, clear nights” foliage setup?
Tomato juice isn’t the only (or best) old-time remedy to get rid of skunk odor from a dog. Keep these common household ingredients on hand and avoid the stink of skunk!
Pesky critters digging up your newly planted bulbs? Here’s how to manage skunks and keep squirrels away from fall bulbs.