March forward, nice and simple
I don’t know why, but March might just be my most challenging month of the year. The hope of snow is virtually faded, and spring is not yet here — and for me, that makes for a long and slightly unmotivating month. It also reminds me of the dreaded day three years ago...
Slowly spring into the season
Spring is almost here! Usually, this is the time of year where we get a little eager to be out and in the garden, but March can be deceptive. It’s important to exercise patience and there’s still plenty of things to do before the ground is ready for planting. • To-Do...
Helleboros rise above finicky Marches
March may be warm but it can also be very cold and windy. Helleborus, or Lenten Roses, are the perfect plant to have that is guaranteed to bloom despite the weather moods of March. Lenten Roses are not really roses but clump forming herbaceous perennials that have...
Birdie, its cold outside!
With a minimal investment and a little planning, you can experience the joy and wonder of backyard birding. And what better time of year than winter. A carefully placed feeder can provide hours of enjoyment for the whole family, all from the comfort of your home. What...
Tiny treehouses come from big imaginations
Anyone who had a treehouse as part of their childhood knows how it could allow the imagination to wander. It could be a castle one day, defending a monarch’s treasure, a pirate ship the next, and always a place to escape any unwanted realities of life. So impactful is...
Bringing native bees a home
Have you ever seen a native bee hotel? Hint: It isn’t shaped anything like a hive, and there’s not a drop of honey. But if you spot a structure resembling an open-faced bird house filled with circular nooks and crannies, you may have arrived at one without knowing it....
Scents of love: Perfume bottles over the years
(Editor’s note: DeeDee Wood is the owner of Black Cat Curiosities, an online antiques research and sales venue.) Perfumes in bottles is sometimes called “bottled love.” The history of housing a scent in a bottle, readily available for the wearer to entice their...
Prioritize Heart Health with a Balanced Eating Plan
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New Plants and Products Preview
Snowdrops and Winter Aconite are starting to pop up in gardens across the region – spring will be here soon! Your local garden centers, nurseries, and landscape designers are preparing for the busy growing season ahead by gathering new product ideas, inspiration, and...
