In over 40 years of writing about New Englanders, Yankee editor Mel Allen calls the story of Wil Smith and his daughter Olivia the most inspirational.
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More than just a seasonal “Scenter of the Universe,” the Yankee Candle Village in western Massachusetts is full of year-round delights.
Gardens
How to Prune Apple Trees
Pruning apple trees is an essential part of apple tree care. Learn how to prune apple trees with these handy expert tips.
Sporting golden leaves in the fall and bright yellow flowers in late winter, witch hazel is a flowering shrub that can add a splash of color to any garden.
New England
8 Ways to Make the Most of Maple Season
From Connecticut to Quebec, drink in the sweetest time of the year with the help of our tasty to-do list.
Magazine
Sweet Spots | Inside Yankee
This is how spring sneaks up on us in New England. The snow softens, and skiers discover March is the kindest month of all. The first songbirds land in our yards, and we think … It’s coming. By early March, we see sap buckets fastened to maples, plastic tubing threading through the forests, smoke pouring from sugarhouses.
Enjoy a spring weekend in Madison, Connecticut, a seaside town where nature and culture live side by side.
New England
Best 5 Peak Springtime Experiences
Make the most of shoulder season with activities that wake up your mind and engage your senses.
From flower festivals to New England’s greatest race, these peak-spring events are worth the drive.
From growers and merchants to artisans and authors, there’s a garden guru around every corner at the Connecticut Trade Secrets annual garden show.
New Hampshire
Scenes from a Mount Washington Winter Hike
Considering a Mount Washington winter hike? Climbing the Northeast’s highest peak amid ice and snow has big challenges — and rewards.
New Hampshire
One of New England’s Best Apple Orchards Is for Sale
Ready to make a sweet life change? Alyson’s Orchard, an idyllic property in Walpole, New Hampshire, could be yours.