Again, I have the long incline of the road snaking up Barr Hill to myself. Only a short drive from home, this otherworldly plateau in Greensboro, Vermont, is where I go when I need to pace something out, to knead an idea or predicament like dough. Others might head for steep mountain trails, but […]
landscape
Gardens
Weeding Tips
Learn about weeding tips that will save you time and keep your garden and landscape looking great.
Not only does the hamlet of Cornish, New Hampshire, have some impressive covered bridges, it’s also the home of Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site.
New Hampshire
Swimming Holes | New England Summer Tradition
Children come of age in the cold,deep swimming holes of summer. I grew up in the village of Walpole, New Hampshire, a mile from a little swimming hole called “Hovey’s.” It was nothing more than a deep spot in a brook, really–probably not known to more than a handful of local families. But I can […]
New England may be small in size, but as we all know, it lacks for nothing in significance. I love that I am always learning something new about our six states — through the beauty of the landscape, lessons from the landmarks, and stories from the many people that have called it home. We certainly […]
Learning how to divide hostas is good for your landscape in terms of inexpensively expanding your garden areas using existing plants.
The Bold Coast Trail in Maine—a pristine and at times solitary trek along rugged ocean cliffs and through forests of spruce and fir—may be off the beaten path, but when you find it, you won’t soon forget it.
New England
The Best Beach in Each New England State
Longnook Beach, Truro, Massachusetts I like to arrive at Longnook in the early morning, while the fog still casts a hazy glaze over the water. Joined by surfers and dog walkers, I stroll down the sandy path to the soft, white beach. Then I glance back at the towering tan and red dunes, realizing instantly […]
The Pine Tree State has plenty to offer in the Great Outdoors. Read our picks for the best outdoor attractions in Maine for 2014. BEST TOWN PARK: FORT WILLIAMS, Cape Elizabeth A former military base, Fort Williams’ 90 oceanfront acres are home to Portland Head Light, a small historical museum, tennis courts, Goddard Mansion ruins, […]
There’s a lot to see in do in the Nutmeg State, but some activities really stand the test of time. Read our picks for the best classic attractions in Connecticut. BEST ARBORETUM: BARTLETT ARBORETUM & GARDENS, Stamford Visit wetlands, woodlands, meadows, plus gardens formal and fun, all within 91 acres. Learn about research at the herbarium. […]
Roses belong to an enormous family called Rosaceae, encompassing thousands of plant species from apples to strawberries. Here are a few hardy-rose suggestions: Canadian Explorer Series (Zones 2–7): Developed in Ottawa at Agriculture Canada’s Central Experiment Station; exceptionally hardy roses bred from rugged parents with spectacular results. Vigorous climbers and shrubs; primarily red or pink; […]
History
Fruitlands | Local Treasure
A visit to Fruitlands begins with the view. Perched at the top of Prospect Hill in Harvard, Massachusetts, it’s impossible to resist the miles-wide, postcard-perfect rolling landscape below along the Nashua River. “When people drive in, you can see it on their faces,” says the museum’s marketing manager, Mary Delaney. “Even for us, it’s a […]