Trying to build a new homestead farm, the Hewitts found themselves in a race with nature, one with no clearly defined finish line.
winter
Knowing the makeup of your soil is an important part of gardening. Here’s how to use a homemade soil test kit for basic soil testing in your own garden.
Wondering where to stay in New Hampshire? We’ve got you covered! Check out our picks for the best lodging in New Hampshire for 2016. Best Lakefront Cabins: Ames Farm Inn, Gilford Nostalgia rises like mist off the edges of Lake Winnipesaukee where the water meets a quarter-mile of sandy beach and 17 quiet cottages. Five generations […]
Looking for the best things to do in Vermont? You won’t have to look far! Read our picks for the best attractions in Vermont for 2016.
Wondering where to eat in New Hampshire? The Granite State offers plenty of restaurant options for hungry residents and visitors alike. Here are our picks for the best dining in Best Dining in New Hampshire for 2016. Best Cocktails: Cotton, Manchester Owner/chef Jeffrey Paige serves upscale American fare—ruby-red tuna tataki and a perfectly dressed Caesar salad […]
Magazine
Vincent and His Lady
The author has never forgotten a mysterious woman she never met. Vincent was rumpled, his fine gray hair—long, yet thinning—always windblown. He wore a scarf, even in the summertime, as if he were afraid he might catch a cold in his throat. His clothes looked lived-in. You expected that he might smell. But he didn’t. […]
History
Fishing Buddies
When Ted Williams and Bud Leavitt go fishing, as they’ve been doing for more than 40 years, something is always biting. If the fish aren’t, then the conversation is …
New England
Best Spring Flower Festivals in New England
Nothing says spring like the first blossoms of the season. The bright colors which sprout from every tree limb and patch of dirt are the incentive we New Englanders need to shake off the chill of winter and get into the swing of spring. Whether its April’s daffodils or May’s lilacs, there’s no better way […]
New Hampshire
Miles Smith Farm in Loudon, New Hampshire | Photographs
Perched on a hilltop in Loudon, New Hampshire, Miles Smith Farm is a family-owned-and-operated, grass-fed beef farm with a mission.
Late in the afternoon on June 29, 2000, I joined a club that’s not as exclusive as you might think. Here’s why you should always brake for moose.
New England
Travel Like An Expert | Best Guided Day Trips
Authenticity is the buzzword in travel, the chance to live and feel like a local. There are many day trips in New England where you can do just that.
Food
Carrots | In Season
Famously rich in antioxidants such as beta-carotene, carrots are an indispensable ingredient for every cook, flavoring everything from soup bases to side dishes, from muffins to cake. Try them in the following delicious recipes and appreciate the versatility of this common staple vegetable.