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 […]
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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 […]
The Cape Cod National Seashore protects miles of dunes, beach, and wild lands in the heart of one of the most popular summer destinations in the country.
There are many benefits of mulching your garden. Not only do organic mulches help plants and trees retain moisture and prevent weed growth, they also enrich soil and add a cleaned up, well-manicured look to landscapes. Mulch is also helpful in protecting young and vulnerable plants and shrubs in winter. Although it can be applied […]
Looking for fun in the Granite State? You won’t have to look far! Read our picks for the best attractions in New Hampshire for 2015. Best Lake Cruising for Families M/V Mount Sunapee II, Sunapee Harbor History floats on this classic 90-minute narrated tour of Lake Sunapee—a painless way to learn about the charming harbor […]
It’s black fly season again in New England (as if you didn’t already know). Here’s a humorous take on how to survive New England’s perennial spring pest.
The Green Mountain State has plenty to offer in the Great Outdoors. Read our picks for the best outdoor attractions in Vermont for 2015. Best Half-Hour Hike Mount Philo State Park, Charlotte If you’re not quite ready to notch Mount Mansfield or Camel’s Hump into your hiking stick, Mount Philo offers a gentle ascent to […]
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Featured Brimfield Booths
Never been to the Brimfield Antique Fair? Here’s a sampling of what you can find inside various Brimfield booths.
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Square-Foot Gardening
Square-foot gardening is a way for gardeners to grow a variety of veggies in small areas such as in a raised bed garden.
The temperate shores of Narragansett Bay in Rhode Island, where farmland rolls to the sea, are the perfect place to welcome spring.
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Spring in New England | Photographs
View a sampling of our editors’ images depicting spring in New England. Follow our Instagram feed for your daily dose of New England. Pickity Place in Mason, NH Cabot Cove in Kennebunkport, ME Gingerbread Cottages in Oak Bluffs, MA Flowering Trees in Providence, RI Harbor View in Mystic, CT Bleeding Hearts in Keene, NH Taftsville Covered […]
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Ashfield, Massachusetts | Could You Live Here?
A tightly knit community of artists and artisans gives the pretty hill town of Ashfield, Massachusetts, a creative energy like few others.