The famed New Hampshire nature writer Sy Montgomery dives deep into the animal realm to tell stories that shed light on our own.
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In a small Pennsylvania town there is a modest brick house, built at the end of the Second World War. You can see on one wall countless tiny nicks, the result of someone having thrown a hard object against it for hundreds, even thousands of hours. I know this to be true because, from early […]
Readers respond to their favorite Yankee magazine articles.
A collection of images celebrating classic New England homes in all seasons from Deb Cohen’s “The Front Door Project.”
Jane Kenyon reflects on the work and waiting for a week, a day, an hour of glorious excess when peonies bloom in this timeless essay from the Yankee archives.
Oriental bittersweet (Celastrus orbiculatus) is an invasive vine that’s become a serious threat to some of our natural habitats in New England. Find out how to control it from spreading too far.
By filling your garden with plants that attract hummingbirds, you’ll entice these delightful “flying jewels.” Here are five flowers that get the job done.
In honor of Memorial Day this month, editor Mel Allen takes a look back at three profiles in New England courage.
Are Jack-in-the-pulpits poisonous? Learn how to identify this mysterious woodland plant and read about its unique history and growth habits.
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Yankee editors’ picks for the best outdoor gear to enhance any adventure, from mild to wild.
A garden photographer’s garden offers a master class in composition. Tour Joseph Valentine’s Juniper Hill Farm in Francestown, New Hampshire.
Steve Cayard’s artistic creations draw on Wabanaki craftsmanship and a deep respect for nature.