Gardens

Woodland Scene Terrarium

In “New England Under Glass,” Tovah Martin took everything we love about the New England landscape and captured it in a series of lovely terrariums. Use the natural materials found in your own backyard to make this woodland scene terrarium. Materials to Make a Woodland Scene Terrarium Glass container, with or without lid Live Hypnum […]

How To

Beach Scene Terrarium

In “New England Under Glass,” Tovah Martin took everything we love about the New England landscape and captured it in a series of lovely terrariums. Create a New England-inspired beach scene terrarium to add a touch of summer to your home all year long. Materials to Make a Beach Scene Terrarium Open glass container 3/8-inch pebbles (for […]

Connecticut

Henry Whitfield House

Built in 1639 the Henry Whitfield House in the oldest stone house in New England.

Travel

2014 “My New England” Photo Contest Winners | Slide Show of Images

We’re happy to share the 2013 “My New England” Photo Contest winners and honorable mentions in the following slideshow.  The theme for our second annual photo contest was “My New England”, a broad topic that  encompasses everything from landscape, portraits, and even details.  How you see New England through your lens is open to interpretation, and […]

How To

Terrarium Buildings | Vermont in Miniature

In “New England Under Glass,” Tovah Martin took everything we love about the New England landscape and captured it in a series of lovely terrariums. While searching for terrarium accessories, we came across the work of Dave Camber of Creative Laser Design in Lyndonville, Vermont. Dave is an engineer, but his passion is model trains; […]

Massachusetts

Grist Mill Sudbury, MA

New England Winter Scene. This photograph was taken at the Grist Mill in Sudbury, MA near the Wayside Inn. The Grist Mill was used by Pepperidge Farm as a full-time production facility from 1952-1967 and is the basis for their company logo.

Travel

Best Cross Country Ski Trails in New England

When Vermont author David Goodman isn’t writing, he’s skiing or, even better, writing about skiing. His newest book is Best Backcountry Skiing in the Northeast: 50 Classic Ski Tours in New England and New York (Appalachian Mountain Club Books; backcountryskiing.info). We asked him to choose the best cross country ski trails in New England, and […]

History

Best Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in New England

With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, it’s time to plan something special! Whether you make a day of it, head out at night, or spend it curled up on the couch, we’ve got plenty of ideas for what to do for Valentine’s Day in New England. FEAST YOUR EYES What could be better than gazing […]

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