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These herbs and flowers deter summer insects and pests naturally.

Come mid-July, greenhead flies descend upon the beaches of New England. Learn more about these fierce, hungry, bloodsucking flies.

At a proper distance, bats can be excellent neighbors. Once they invade your space, however, it’s another story. Here’s how to get rid of bats in your home.

Gifts for the garden—from hand-forged tools to all-weather urns—lend their own beauty to the landscape. And when they’re rooted in the creativity of New England artisans and companies, they only deepen the enjoyment of our backyard Edens.

The famed New Hampshire nature writer Sy Montgomery dives deep into the animal realm to tell stories that shed light on our own.

by Eugenia Frothingham IT WAS “a great while since, a long, long time ago” that the sea flung a Christian saint upon the shore of an Italian island and the holy man turned himself to silver where he lay. In this precious and amazing condition he was found by natives, who built him a cathedral […]

There are a number of theories as to the origin of the term “Swamp Yankees.” However, the correct one may be based on an amusing incident which occurred in Thompson, Connecticut, during the summer of 1776…

Lucas St. Clair’s mission was nearly impossible: to win support for Maine’s biggest swath of national park land despite controversy around its benefactor— who also happens to be his mother.

Wondering what to being leaf peeping? We’ve come up with everything you’ll need in our essential New England leaf peeping kit.

If you’ve ever wondered about the power of glaciers, pay a visit to the Madison Boulder.

Do you have problems with pests invading your gardens and flower beds? Follow these simple solutions to get rid of rodents and other common pests.

Slugs are a devastating garden pest. Here’s how to get rid of slugs before they get a chance to wreak havoc on your garden.