Picking the right autumn destination is no easy feat. For the perfect fall experience, here are ten favorite New England foliage towns.
summer
It’s finally happening! Beautiful fall foliage is emerging in northern New England, after a bit of a delay due to the recent heat. We knew that conditions were primed for the colors to come on, and with the slight drought and abundant sunshine, had even anticipated an early year. The lack of cool mornings, however, was […]
New England
New England Peak Fall Foliage Outlook Updated
Labor Day weekend marks the symbolic ending of the summer season in New England. Officially, autumn won’t arrive until September 23rd this year, but the line of boats and RV’s traveling south out of the lakes and mountains of northern New England on Monday indicates the true transition in mindset has already begun. With summer’s […]
A summer visit to Narragansett, Rhode Island, featuring Rudy, the adventurous New England dog. Join him as he takes in the sights, sounds, and tastes of this coastal Ocean State town. It was a hot one. But dreamy just the same… Rhode Island had long been on Rudy’s bucket list. “Small state, small dog—it’s a […]
Gardens
September Gardening Projects
The end of summer is a great time to putter around the garden, gradually doing end-of-summer chores and activities in the mild weather, once peak growing season has passed. Here are six September gardening projects. Harvest Seeds If you planted open-pollinated and not hybrid flowers or veggies earlier this year, September is the time that […]
Food
Eating Local with Brothers Marketplace and Natick Community Organic Farm | Fresh Summer Recipes
A few weeks ago, Brothers Marketplace and the Natick Community Organic Farm teamed up in celebration of their 1st and 40th birthdays to encourage eating local and eating healthy. Tours of the farm, informative demonstrations, and a wholesome, locally-grown meal made for the perfect anniversary celebration kickoff. (Read on for a few of their fresh […]
New England
2015 New England Peak Fall Foliage Forecast
During a recent hike, I passed a stately, gnarled old apple tree on the edge of a farm field. It was heavily laden with fruit this year, and though they were far from ripe, their emerging flavors instantly transported my mind to one of those perfect autumn days, picking apples under endless blue skies, warm […]
The Town House School in Kennebunkport, Maine — a one room structure where generations of children from fishing and working class families were educated until 1950 — is scheduled for demolition in August of 2015. It is a decision that many residents are not happy with, and one that begs the question of how far they’re willing to […]
Why should you stop sufferin’ and start feastin’ on succotash? It’s a simple yet hearty New England dish.
New England
Best Beachside Lodging | Sandcastles by the Sea
There’s nothing so pleasing as stepping out your door onto the beach and into the shimmering waves. Here’s our guide to the best beachside lodging in New England.
I was at a friends house recently and she had these adorable bird feeders made from tea cups and saucers in her garden. I was smitten– as someone who loves to feed backyard birds, I knew I wanted to make a bird feeder of my own. My friend’s bird feeders were made with tea cups– […]
Gardens
Plant a Night Garden
By transforming your flower garden into a magical nighttime wonderland, you can get the most out of not just the summer days, but the nights as well. Night gardens are an easy way to delight the senses and indulge in your garden in an entirely different fashion. What better way to enjoy a summer night than […]