What can an old barn reveal about life in New England? We sent photographer Sara Gray to capture life inside the classic barns of Maine.
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Apple grower and writer Michael Phillips is the author of The Holistic Orchard. He lives in Groveton, New Hampshire. Here he shares his expert advice on how to prune an apple tree. Tree pruning is a skill that’s never completely mastered. Just ask Michael Phillips, a longtime orchardist who’s been grafting and growing apple trees […]
With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, it’s time to plan something special! Whether you make a day of it, head out at night, or spend it curled up on the couch, we’ve got plenty of ideas for what to do for Valentine’s Day in New England. FEAST YOUR EYES What could be better than gazing […]
If you like carrot cake, why not try parsnip cake? In 2014, local food writer Tammy Donroe Inman shared her recipe for Parsnip Spice Cupcakes with Maple Frosting from her new book Wintersweet: Seasonal Desserts to Warm the Home.
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Connecticut Tornado of 1989
Yankee Classic: July 1990 The dogs knew first. Ivan and Merle, Charles and Mable Besozzi’s two big, black English retrievers, had been restless all the day of July 10, 1989. “The dogs never settled down,” Mrs. Besozzi said, “and they’re very gentle and very smart. They sensed something.” By late afternoon Ivan and Merle were […]
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Moonlit Barn
While spending the night in Thornton, New Hampshire hoping to catch the Aurora Borealis, a friend showed me this old barn which I felt perfectly captured the feeling of New England winter. The fresh snow reflecting the moonlight, old barn, and wreath made a beautiful scene.
New Englanders know that the hands-on growing and nurturing aspect of a garden is virtually out of the question during the long, cold winter months. However, a window view of a garden that’s been spiffed up for winter can offer hours of enjoyment. A visually inspiring winter garden scene is a sight to behold which […]
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In Praise of Bob-Houses
Bob-houses aren’t beautiful, but on the ice they all seem to belong…and where else can you find lakefront home for free?
Dashing through the snow? Check. In a one horse open sleigh? You betcha. O’re the fields we go? Yep.Get Our FREE Yankee Best New England Vacations Guide! Email(Required) Subscribe Laughing all the way? Ah, not really. It was more like speechless awe. Our Vermont sleigh ride had us riding on rails instead of radials, with […]
We asked snowcat operator Slim Bryant what it takes to get up and down the Mount Washington Auto Road in winter. HIs answers may surprise you.
As the proud new owner of an old house in New England, you can look forward to many years of satisfaction, enjoyment, and repairs.
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Okemo Mountain | Winter Is An Emotional Ride
During the winter, skiers and riders experience lots of weather-related emotional ups and downs. Okemo Mountain makes the ride worth it. If you are a skier or a snow lover, then you know that life during the winter is an emotional roller coaster ride related directly to weather. Perhaps if you are a non-skier or […]