In Old Lyme, CT, where one of America’s most famous artists’ colonies once thrived, the landscape still has the power to move those who stop to admire it.
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From a Massachusetts bakery to an Alabama goat farm, these days, the chance to chance to change your life as the owner of a new business could require nothing more than a brief essay, minimal entrance fee, and a bit of luck. “Essay-for-a-business” contests have been popping up all over the country in 2015, and […]
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 […]
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 […]
Inspired by the cooking at one of Cape Cod’s best restaurants, we asked for a fresh take on some classic New England clambake recipes. We got that—plus a look into a most unlikely, and fruitful, partnership.
To celebrate Yankee‘s 80th anniversary in 2015, The Yankee Seeker will spend the year cooking and baking from the vast and colorful Yankee Magazine recipe archives. Will the retro results of this week’s Strawberry-Rhubarb Muffins hold up to today’s tastes? We can’t wait to find out! It’s another beautiful June in New England, and two […]
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 […]
Looking for fun in the Nutmeg State? You won’t have to look far! Read our picks for the best attractions in Connecticut for 2015. BEST FARM EXPERIENCE SUNFLOWER MAZE AT LYMAN ORCHARDS, Middlefield Sunflowers—350,000 of them—tower above your head, their wall-to-wall angelic faces glowing with daylight. This room without a roof is the happiest place […]
Pinching pennies never felt so good! Check out our picks for the best bargains in Massachusetts for 2015. BEST WALKING TOUR TANGLEWOOD WALKING TOURS, Lenox In July and August, stroll the Tanglewood grounds to learn the history of the property and the Boston Symphony Orchestra’s summer tenure here. Hour-long tours visit the Koussevitzky Music Shed and Ozawa Hall as […]