Garden
Bee and Other Insect Sting Treatments
One of the downsides to summer, bee stings can be pretty painful annoyances. And there are plenty of... Read More »
Boston’s Hidden Gardens
There was a time in Boston’s Back Bay and Beacon Hill when the tiny brick-walled spaces behind homes... Read More »
Chef Frank McClelland Digs Local Ingredients
“I grew up on a farm in New Hampshire,” says Frank McClelland, “so I couldn’t imagine not having... Read More »
Clean Your Bedroom in Five Minutes or Less
Five minutes is all you need to tidy up even the messiest bedroom, says Barbara Webster, president of... Read More »
Companion Planting to Get Rid of Garden Pests
Despite their size, or lack there-of, the creepy-crawly and winged variety of pests can do serious damage to... Read More »
Crop Rotation | Prevent Pests and Diseases
Crop rotation may sound complicated, but this age-old practice is such a useful method for thwarting pest and... Read More »
DIY: Build a Backyard Greenhouse
Small, backyard greenhouses like the kind shown in mail-order catalogs are a gardener’s dream. They prolong the growing... Read More »
DIY: Refinish Wood Furniture
If you want to extend the life of a dreary-looking piece of wooden furniture and you’re sure it... Read More »
Easy Ways to Clean Shower Curtains
Wash the Shower Curtain Squirting and scrubbing a filmy shower curtain can take a lot of time, but... Read More »
Enjoy Live Plants without the Maintenance
Do you love plants but don’t have a green thumb? Do you like the idea of live plants... Read More »
Expert Tips to Build a Compost Bin
Fred Davis knows the value of good compost. For 24 years, he and his wife, Linda, have owned... Read More »
Fall Chore Shortcuts
Autumn is a beautiful time of year in New England. Spend more time enjoying it and less time... Read More »
Force Amaryllis Bulbs to Bloom
Add a little color and beauty to your surroundings this winter by forcing amaryllis bulbs to bloom. A... Read More »
Four Rules for Long-Lasting Tools
It’s tempting to skip tool cleanup when your gardening chores are done.there’s always something else that needs your... Read More »
Garden Solution: Get Rid of Slugs
Slugs are garden pests that can wreak havoc on your prized plants as they chomp their way through... Read More »
Get Rid of Moles
Moles are destructive pests that can damage ornamental plants as they burrow underground in search of grubs. Try... Read More »
Get Rid of Rodents and Japanese Beetles
Do you have problems with pests invading your gardens and flower beds? Follow these simple solutions to get... Read More »
Grow Healthy African Violets
When Baron Walter von Saint Paul first brought a flowering plant he called the Usambara violet from East... Read More »
Hide Living Room Clutter
Chances are you don’t live in a clutter-free house, but sometimes it’s nice to pretend you do. Like... Read More »
Hive Cures
You may think hay fever is bad until you join the one in five Americans who get the... Read More »
How to Get Rid of Grubs | Lawn Care Solution
Grubs—the larvae of Japanese beetles, oriental beetles, or chafers—are a common lawn care problem. They eat the roots... Read More »
How to Grow Vegetables Year Round on a Maine Island
Nancy Jordan grows and serves vegetables year round on her island home in Maine. She shares her top... Read More »
How to Keep Squirrels out of Bird Feeders | 3 Simple Solutions
Squirrels are notorious pests when it comes to stealing food that’s been put out for the birds. Here... Read More »
Hyacinths: Force Bulbs to Bloom Inside
There are many flowering bulbs available in the stores and catalogues now that can brighten up the indoor... Read More »
Install a Backyard Rock and Water Garden
Want to add an interesting focal point to your garden area? Consider installing a backyard water garden. I... Read More »
Invasive Plant Species in New England
On a sunny October morning, at the edge of a gravel road just off U.S. Route 7 in... Read More »
Make a Rain Barrel
Keeping your garden well-watered through the summer months is easier when you make a rain barrel to use... Read More »
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