The bamboo grows mighty tall in the garden at the Fantastic Umbrella Factory.
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During the 1990s, a New Jersey couple walked through more than 50 New England homes before deciding to purchase this 1779 Georgian Colonial in beautiful Francestown, New Hampshire. Time goes on, though, and now they’re looking at retirement communities—but not before writing us one of the funniest ‘House for Sale’ letters we’ve seen in a […]
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Ratatouille Summer | Mary’s Farm
Under the summer sun, a garden ripens and a body grows stronger. Photo/Art by Illustration by Clare Owen/i2iART Last summer, my garden was better than any I’ve had in years. I suppose it was a combination of a good amount of rain and a lot of sunny days. The curious thing was that we had […]
Gardens
How to Plant a Sensory Garden
Although most gardens are first and foremost designed to be visually appealing, when stimulating all the senses is made a priority and incorporated a garden plan, the end result can be a very therapeutic and delightful experience. Read on to learn how to plant a sensory garden in your own outdoor home space that will […]
I was at a friends house recently and she had these adorable bird feeders made from tea cups and saucers in her garden. I was smitten– as someone who loves to feed backyard birds, I knew I wanted to make a bird feeder of my own. My friend’s bird feeders were made with tea cups– […]
Homes
The Farm at Stone Acres
Stewarded by multiple generations of the same Connecticut family, the landscape at Stone Acres is a gracious reflection of the property’s storied past. Christian Careb was 15 years old when he landed his first job at Stone Acres, a gentleman’s farm in Stonington, Connecticut. The year was 1978, and Chris was just getting the hang […]
Gardens
Plant a Night Garden
By transforming your flower garden into a magical nighttime wonderland, you can get the most out of not just the summer days, but the nights as well. Night gardens are an easy way to delight the senses and indulge in your garden in an entirely different fashion. What better way to enjoy a summer night than […]
Despite their size, or lack thereof, the creepy-crawly and winged variety of pests can do serious damage to your garden before you even know they’re there. It may be tempting to seek vengeance with a toxic chemical solution, but first consider a more natural approach like companion planting — the pairing of beneficial plants. When […]
One effective way to support climbing plants and vines is to build a teepee trellis. Flowers like morning glory or clematis, and vegetables such as cucumbers, peas and beans can benefit from a sturdy support system. Inexpensive and easy to build, a teepee trellis is not only a space-saver but also allows more surface to grow […]
Dessert stands are a whimsical way to present desserts or appetizers for a special event. Birthdays, weddings, tea parties, or garden parties and other summer gatherings are perfect occasions for a festive table for foods and desserts. A Woodland Dessert Stand goes well with any of the forest themes that have become popular over the years – owls, hedgehogs, […]
Looking for fun in the Ocean State? You won’t have to look far! Read our picks for the best attractions in Rhode Island for 2015. BEST DISTILLERY SONS OF LIBERTY SPIRITS CO., South Kingstown Southern makers have the whiskey market cornered, but don’t underestimate Yankee ingenuity. Whiskey begins as beer, and Sons of Liberty’s founder […]
Heading to the Connecticut Gold Coast? We’ve got the perfect roundup of what to see, do, and eat while you’re there, plus where to stay when it’s time for bed. Read on to see our picks for the best of the Connecticut Gold Coast for 2015! BEST ATTRACTIONS ALONG THE CONNECTICUT GOLD COAST Best Adults-Only MuseumConnecticut Air […]