Roxanne Quimby’s goal is to preserve the landscape of Maine’s North Woods forever, but controversy has been sparked by those who want to retain use of that land. In the early summer of 1975, 24-year-old Roxanne Quimby arrived in northern Maine, having driven across the country with her boyfriend, looking for a place to homestead. […]
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It’s time for spring cleaning, and I’ve learned that some of my favorite cleaning products can be toxic. What’s a good alternative?– M.R., Dover, VT Common household cleaners that contain chlorine, ammonia, and petroleum-based chemicals may contribute to respiratory problems, release harmful fumes, irritate allergies and chemical sensitivities, and burn skin or eyes on contact. […]
A popular garden piece gets refashioned as an entry hall mainstay in this simple DIY trellis coat rack project.
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The Book Barn, Niantic, CT | Family Day-Trip
Is The Book Barn in Niantic, Connecticut, the most unusual bookstore in New England? [slideshow post_id=”94917″] Nestled in a wooded corner of Niantic, Connecticut, is a playground like no other. Little girls pick through garden paths searching for big, apathetic cats to cuddle; boys chase one another around a wooden fort; and an energetic dog […]
When Courtney Hunter sees her friends toss out leftovers, she shudders. “This is the best part!” she cries. Courtney takes leftovers to a new high. Her friends call her cooking specialty “Yankee chic.” Today, in her efficient Jamestown, Rhode Island, kitchen, Courtney is working with the pot roast she made for dinner the night before. […]
Our weather in Dublin, New Hampshire, these past few weeks has been cold and snowy, interspersed with freezing rain and wind. As I look out my window now we are having a snow squall. In short, every day has been a day to enjoy the comfort of a hot bowl of soup. Unfortunately, not all […]
To deal with the bounty of a successful summer garden, you need a three-pronged plan of attack. First, find some new ways to dish up old favorites such as zucchini, collard greens, kale, and spinach. Next, transform that bumper crop of basil or summer squash into freezer-friendly fare for those months when all you’ll harvest […]
Q. My blue hydrangea has produced spectacular flowers this summer, and I want to use them in fall arrangements. What’s the best way to preserve hydrangeas? — W.M., Plymouth, MA A. All types of hydrangea (and many other plants) produce flowers that can be attractive and long lasting in dried arrangements when properly prepared. To […]
Contact the American Community Gardening Association (ACGA), a nonprofit membership organization made up of professionals, volunteers, and supporters of the concept. 877-275-2242. communitygarden.org A good New England-specific organization is the New England Grassroots Environment Fund, which supports local environmental projects. Visit the Web site and click on “Urban Environment” to see a list of community […]
Drivers rolling down Boston’s Boylston Street are sometimes surprised to see — amid the concrete and high-rises — a splash of lush green, a pergola covered in purple blossoms, and bright-red rows of tomatoes, heavy on the vine. This seven-acre plot is The Richard D. Parker Memorial Victory Gardens, better known as Fenway Gardens.The names […]
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Swindle in Swanton, VT
The Marble Man came in the spring, when the rushing Missisquoi River tumbles gray and white past forgotten mills in Swanton, Vermont. He could have been just another regular at Pam’s Place, swapping stories over coffee with the locals — hunters and fishermen, dairy farmers, truck drivers, border-patrol officers, and commuters to St. Albans and […]
In winter there’s nothing I miss more than fresh herbs and salad greens from my summer vegetable garden. How difficult is it to grow them indoors? M.L., Narragansett, RI “Not that difficult!” says Ethan Holmes of New England Hydroponics. His best-selling countertop garden, the AeroGarden from AeroGrow, is always on display in his Southampton, Massachusetts, […]