We all know that plants are visually appealing, and can add color, structure, balance, and even fragrance to the home. Houseplants have been credited with making a house feel “homey” and cheerful and have even been known to elevate moods in some people. In fact there are many ways that plants contribute to good health […]
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Late winter in New England is the height of flower show season, with shows popping up all over the east coast. As a welcome escape from our current cold weather, we recently spent an afternoon at The Rhode Island Spring Flower & Garden Show in search of tips and inspiration to get our home gardens […]
Most people are aware that certain vegetables, such as celery, onion, and lettuce, can be regrown from kitchen scraps, but did you know that ornamental plants can be grown from kitchen waste as well? Most kitchen-scrap plants begin sprouting within weeks, and the source material is literally at your fingertips. Why not dig out your […]
History
Franks & Beans Revisited
Inspired by a Maine farm, we found five new ways to celebrate the classic New England pairing of franks & beans.
Here are 4 different ways to display houseplants for added interest! Driftwood: Driftwood is soft and lightweight, making it easy to carve with a basic kitchen knife. Air plants can be easily tucked into carved out notches. A piece of driftwood with a unique form placed on an end table or coffee table with wispy […]
Magazine
Angels Among Us 2014
Our annual celebration of ordinary New Englanders — the angels among us — who are making an extraordinary difference in the lives of others.
Looking for a last-minute gift for the gardener in your life? Personalized gardening kits can be made easily and inexpensively and will keep the spirit of the growing season alive through the winter. Here I present three ideas for last minute gifts for gardeners. Terrarium Kit Collect all the supplies – with the exception of […]
Looking back at 100 years of history along the scenic Mohawk Trail in northwestern Massachusetts.
Ben Nottermann has been growing his business since the ripe old age of six. Yes, the year most kids learn to tell time and dig into reading, Ben was learning that if he planted a couple seeds (about 50 cents worth), tended his few seedlings into thriving plants, harvested their produce, and sold his 24 […]
Houseplants are an unexpected and fun location to add Halloween decor. Plant picks are relatively simple to make for any occasion or theme, but these doll part picks seem extra creepy to me and therefore, perfect for the Halloween season. Materials to Make Halloween Houseplant Picks Sculpting clay that you bake (i.e. Fimo or Sculpey). […]
Seven years after her death, Tasha Tudor is still as enigmatic, fascinating, and entertaining as she was in life. The famed illustrator’s family is determined to continue her legacy.
“A cold pocket”—it sounds like something a snowman might have. But that’s where I live, in the snowman’s coat, in his cold pocket. In a valley. Where the chilly- heavy air has a tendency to linger, to cling on a breeze-less night. And this year, on the morning September 19th , this pocket’s white […]