Common daylilies are stunning flowers in their own right and are also very adaptable to most surroundings. Once established they are drought tolerant, have very little pest and disease problems and will bloom in the summer and multiply each season. Most varieties of daylily flowers will bloom continuously from morning to dusk throughout the season […]
fall
Lush, woodsy, musky, earthy green moss. It’s hard to believe that some folks actually try to rid nature’s living carpet from around their homes and gardens. Being a moss lover, I do the exact opposite. I incorporate moss gardens throughout my yard and add it to gardening projects. Moss plants require nothing more than shade, […]
Looking for fun in the Constitution State? You won’t have to look far! Read our picks for the best attractions in Connecticut. BEST WET & DRY ADVENTURES BROWNSTONE EXPLORATION & DISCOVERY PARK, Portland In a quarry that dates to the dinosaurs, find 21st-century ziplining, rock climbing, scuba diving, snorkeling, swimming, wakeboarding, mountain biking, and kayaking. […]
New England
Early-Season Snow Rituals
Dear fellow skiers, riders and general snow lovers: It’s early winter 2012-2013 and we’ve got our work cut out for us. It’s time to pull together and harness the power of positive thinking. Let’s promise each other to act on all possible early season snow rituals in honor of Ullr to help ensure a bountiful […]
Gardens
How to Plant a Cranberry Bed
Cranberries were first discovered in New England by Native Americans centuries ago. The berries were used for food, fabric dye and medicinal purposes. Today cranberries are one of the top three native fruit crops harvested in New England. High in vitamin C and loaded with antioxidants, cranberries are a beneficial and relatively easy fruit to […]
Desserts
Apple, Pear & Cranberry Crostata
First things first. Happy Election Day! I hope everyone is voting today no matter who you choose to vote for. Second, I hope everyone stayed safe and dry last week through hurricane Sandy. What a storm! I decided to play things safe and worked from home that day, even though my office was open for […]
Homes
Fall Flowers and Plants | Seven Seasonal Ways to Display Your Favorite Fall Flowers and Plants
Get the most out of your fall flowers, even after the first frost by displaying them in fun and innovative ways throughout November and beyond. Here are seven seasonal ideas to get you started. Mums: Bring in potted mums before autumn night frosts. Display on a plant stand or end table. The plants may be […]
Main Dishes
How to Make Chicken and Sausage Cassoulet
My husband and I have been doing quite a bit of fall cleaning recently in an attempt to de-clutter our tiny Boston condo. After spending an afternoon moving furniture around, the last thing either of us wants to do is slave away in the kitchen to make dinner. Enter this Easy Chicken and Sausage Cassoulet […]
The meteorological battles that wage every September between summer and fall are oft fought on violent fronts. New England had an incredibly powerful line of storms move through this past Saturday night, but Sunday dawned clear and cool. It’s unlikely it will be the the last such conflict this season, but the ferocity of the […]
New Hampshire
Fall Comes to the Lakes Region of New Hampshire
Water, woods, and light so brilliant it’ll take your breath away: Join us for a fabulous fall tour through the very heart of New Hampshire.
New England
The Encyclopedia of Fall: F is for Fungi
Foraging–the fine art of scouring the countryside in search of edibles–predates the ubiquitous farm-to-table movement by at least two million years. Even today, it’s not a bad skill to master, and certainly in New England it’s hard to imagine anything more inherently Yankee: free-ranging off the land (or free anything, for that matter) plus tasty […]
New England
The Encyclopedia of Fall: E is For Big E
The Big E began in 1917, when Joshua L. Brooks opened an agricultural fair in West Springfield, Massachusetts, to the public. Farming in New England had diminished, and production costs were escalating. Brooks’s vision was to bring the six New England states together to improve agricultural techniques through demonstration and competition. For a dairy show […]