Articles related to "Northern New England"
Hot Peppers For Chilly Climates
Just because we live in the north doesn't mean we can't grow some very hot peppers.
hot peppers • growing • northern new england
Just because we live in the north doesn't mean we can't grow some very hot peppers.
hot peppers • growing • northern new england
Peak Northern New England Fall Foliage
Peak foliage in Northern New England depends on latitude, elevation, and distance from the Atlantic. Best autumn color occurs between late September and mid October.
northern new england peak foliage • where to see autumn colors • when to see fall colors • new hampshire foliage • vermont foliage
Peak foliage in Northern New England depends on latitude, elevation, and distance from the Atlantic. Best autumn color occurs between late September and mid October.
northern new england peak foliage • where to see autumn colors • when to see fall colors • new hampshire foliage • vermont foliage
ROSES FOR FRIGID NEW ENGLAND
Even northern New England gardeners can grow hardy roses.
hardy roses • northern new england
Even northern New England gardeners can grow hardy roses.
hardy roses • northern new england
A Melange of Lettuces
Be sure to start your lettuces in April so they will be ready to set outdoors in late May. Not all lettuces do well in northern New England.
lettuce • bolt • seeds • starting
Be sure to start your lettuces in April so they will be ready to set outdoors in late May. Not all lettuces do well in northern New England.
lettuce • bolt • seeds • starting
A Day In June
Now is the time to start those warm weather crops
gardening • northern england • short season • season extenders • early ripening
Now is the time to start those warm weather crops
gardening • northern england • short season • season extenders • early ripening
ALLURING BUT HARDY AZALEAS
Hardy azaleas can bring more to the landscape besides luscious blooms in the spring. Large and shapely, they can fill a blank spot in the garden.
azalea
Hardy azaleas can bring more to the landscape besides luscious blooms in the spring. Large and shapely, they can fill a blank spot in the garden.
azalea
Enjoying Fall in New England
The crisp beauty of a fall day in the northeast corner is an experience a traveler will remember with a longing to return. The colors will captivate completely.
enjoying fall in new england • autumn leaves • pumpkins and country fairs abound in the northeast • finding travelling the beautiful new england back • exploring fall country fairs in connecticut and ma
The crisp beauty of a fall day in the northeast corner is an experience a traveler will remember with a longing to return. The colors will captivate completely.
enjoying fall in new england • autumn leaves • pumpkins and country fairs abound in the northeast • finding travelling the beautiful new england back • exploring fall country fairs in connecticut and ma
The Taste of Summer
You don't need a lot of space to grow mouth-watering corn of your own, better tasting than supermarket corn, fresher and cheaper than the farmer's market stuff.
corn • shade gardening
You don't need a lot of space to grow mouth-watering corn of your own, better tasting than supermarket corn, fresher and cheaper than the farmer's market stuff.
corn • shade gardening
Take a Farm Vacation
Tired of expensive resort vacations that are stressful and exhausting? Take a vacation on the slow lane -- visit a farm!
farm stays • farm vacation • farm holiday • new england farms • staying at a farm
Tired of expensive resort vacations that are stressful and exhausting? Take a vacation on the slow lane -- visit a farm!
farm stays • farm vacation • farm holiday • new england farms • staying at a farm
Wild Wolf Killed in Massachusetts
Appearance of gray wolf in New England fuels speculation that they may be re-inhabiting the area. Also at issue are genetic differences between wolves of east and west.
massachusetts wolf killed • gray wolf • canis genetic differences • distinct species • habitat protection
Appearance of gray wolf in New England fuels speculation that they may be re-inhabiting the area. Also at issue are genetic differences between wolves of east and west.
massachusetts wolf killed • gray wolf • canis genetic differences • distinct species • habitat protection
A Dozen Spring Gardening Tips
Even though it is still too early to do much gardening in northern New England, here are a few timely tips.
tools • soil test • cold frame • mulch
Even though it is still too early to do much gardening in northern New England, here are a few timely tips.
tools • soil test • cold frame • mulch
Midsummer Elegance
Step back in time to your grandmother's day and grow tough but easy hollyhocks.
hollyhock
Step back in time to your grandmother's day and grow tough but easy hollyhocks.
hollyhock
Northern Spring Perennials
These super-hardy early flowering perennials are great in the gardens and the wild in zones 4 and colder.
northern • spring • perennials • marsh marigold • caltha palustris
These super-hardy early flowering perennials are great in the gardens and the wild in zones 4 and colder.
northern • spring • perennials • marsh marigold • caltha palustris
Those Exotic Azaleas
Don't toss out that lovely florist azalea once the blooming's done. Follow this simple method of care to keep those luscious blooms coming back year after year.
azalea
Don't toss out that lovely florist azalea once the blooming's done. Follow this simple method of care to keep those luscious blooms coming back year after year.
azalea
Vermont Ski & Stay Deals 07-08
Green Mountain skiing, boarding, cross country and snow shoe explorations on can be found at top family friendly resorts at prices to fit everyone's Christmas budget.
vermont ski & stay deals family winter sport vacat • cross country snow shoe explorations top family fr • december lodging • lift tickets lodge per person per night (pp/pn) do • best mountains
Green Mountain skiing, boarding, cross country and snow shoe explorations on can be found at top family friendly resorts at prices to fit everyone's Christmas budget.
vermont ski & stay deals family winter sport vacat • cross country snow shoe explorations top family fr • december lodging • lift tickets lodge per person per night (pp/pn) do • best mountains
Become a Better Gardener
Become a Master Gardener. Not only will you gain valuable gardening knowlege, you will enrich the lives of other gardeners.
master gardener programs
Become a Master Gardener. Not only will you gain valuable gardening knowlege, you will enrich the lives of other gardeners.
master gardener programs
New Varieties For Cold Climates
Recent research in cold hardiness has introduced many new varieties to northern gardeners. Here are a few examples.
artichokes • sweet potatoes • roses • perennials • cold hardy plants
Recent research in cold hardiness has introduced many new varieties to northern gardeners. Here are a few examples.
artichokes • sweet potatoes • roses • perennials • cold hardy plants
Spring Into Pruning
It's not to late to prune here in northern New England.
pruning • apples • grapes • raspberries • blackberries
It's not to late to prune here in northern New England.
pruning • apples • grapes • raspberries • blackberries
Violence Against Women in Europe and America, Part III
Part III of a 4-part series exploring recent scholarship on the history of rape and spousal murder in France, England, and the United States.
Part III of a 4-part series exploring recent scholarship on the history of rape and spousal murder in France, England, and the United States.
Telemark Ski Fest at Sunday River
Skiers, and even snowboarders, get a chance to try telemark skiing, while veteran telemarkers free-heelers gather for a day of clinics, competition and celebration.
telemark skiing • skiing and snowboarding • sunday river • new england telemark • maine telemark festival
Skiers, and even snowboarders, get a chance to try telemark skiing, while veteran telemarkers free-heelers gather for a day of clinics, competition and celebration.
telemark skiing • skiing and snowboarding • sunday river • new england telemark • maine telemark festival
Barack Obama's Railroad Plans
This article looks at President Obama's investment plans for the American railroad system and briefly examines how this will work in concert with his other plans.
obama railroad • train investment • us high-speed trains • american green energy • strategic rail plan
This article looks at President Obama's investment plans for the American railroad system and briefly examines how this will work in concert with his other plans.
obama railroad • train investment • us high-speed trains • american green energy • strategic rail plan
Getting to and from New Hampshire
Getting to New Hampshire is relatively easy, with excellent connections by road and rail. Manchester Airport provides links with the rest of the US and Canada.
getting to new hampshire • getting to hartford • getting to new haven • new hampshire roads • new hampshire interstates
Getting to New Hampshire is relatively easy, with excellent connections by road and rail. Manchester Airport provides links with the rest of the US and Canada.
getting to new hampshire • getting to hartford • getting to new haven • new hampshire roads • new hampshire interstates
The Crab and Artichoke Dip
Mix the flavors of sweet crab meat, with the sharp flavors of Parmesan cheese along with a buttery cracker crumble to create an amazing dip. Your guests will love it.
crab • cheese • artichoke • dip • mayonnaise
Mix the flavors of sweet crab meat, with the sharp flavors of Parmesan cheese along with a buttery cracker crumble to create an amazing dip. Your guests will love it.
crab • cheese • artichoke • dip • mayonnaise
A GARDENER'S THANKS
Now is a good time to remember our past season's gardens, give thanks to the bounty of the harvest and plan for next year.
irrigation • carrots • lettuces • kale • mulch
Now is a good time to remember our past season's gardens, give thanks to the bounty of the harvest and plan for next year.
irrigation • carrots • lettuces • kale • mulch
Captain William Kidd, The Man and the Legend
In 1650, Captain William Kidd, at the age of five, he moved to New York, then a British colony. History would remember, "Captain Kidd", as a notorious pirate.
william kidd • captain kidd • sarah cox • black beard • mutiny
In 1650, Captain William Kidd, at the age of five, he moved to New York, then a British colony. History would remember, "Captain Kidd", as a notorious pirate.
william kidd • captain kidd • sarah cox • black beard • mutiny
Coverture and English Law
The doctrine of coverture meant that the husband was responsible for the property within the marriage. The wife's property became her husband's, or he held it in trust.
coverture and english law • coverture and american law • legal status of women before 1900's england • legal status of women before 1900's america • married women and lost rights america
The doctrine of coverture meant that the husband was responsible for the property within the marriage. The wife's property became her husband's, or he held it in trust.
coverture and english law • coverture and american law • legal status of women before 1900's england • legal status of women before 1900's america • married women and lost rights america
Drought Tolerant Plants Attracting Pollinators
Butterfly weed and lantana are used in xeriscape gardening to attract bees, butterflies or hummingbirds. These drought tolerant plants are food sources for pollinators.
what are drought tolerant plants • plants attracting pollinators • what is butterfly weed • food sources for butterflies • food sources for hummingbirds
Butterfly weed and lantana are used in xeriscape gardening to attract bees, butterflies or hummingbirds. These drought tolerant plants are food sources for pollinators.
what are drought tolerant plants • plants attracting pollinators • what is butterfly weed • food sources for butterflies • food sources for hummingbirds
Give Me that Old Time Dancing
Can a two hundred year old dance be fun? You bet! Join me as I explore the world of Contra Dancing.
contra dance • dance • square dance • do si do • allemande
Can a two hundred year old dance be fun? You bet! Join me as I explore the world of Contra Dancing.
contra dance • dance • square dance • do si do • allemande
HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS FOR THE NEW MILLENNIUM
There are some exciting new hardy plants available for year 2000 that will light up northern New England gardens.
hardy perennials • delphinium • azalea • jacob's ladder • peppers
There are some exciting new hardy plants available for year 2000 that will light up northern New England gardens.
hardy perennials • delphinium • azalea • jacob's ladder • peppers
Kale Season
Learn about Kale, a very nutritious winter green, and some delectable recipes to try.
history • geography • science • varieties • season
Learn about Kale, a very nutritious winter green, and some delectable recipes to try.
history • geography • science • varieties • season
Losing Religion
The number of Americans calling themselves Christians has declined drastically over the last two decades as more people identify with nontraditional denominations.
american religious identification survey • denominational • evangelical • born again • trinity college
The number of Americans calling themselves Christians has declined drastically over the last two decades as more people identify with nontraditional denominations.
american religious identification survey • denominational • evangelical • born again • trinity college
Plant Successively For Fall
There's still time to plant those cool weather crops for fall.
cool weather crops • lettuce • beet • carrot
There's still time to plant those cool weather crops for fall.
cool weather crops • lettuce • beet • carrot
Poverty Rates in New Hampshire
With the lowest poverty rate in the United States, New Hampshire must be doing something right. However, significant portions of some areas still experience poverty.
poverty in new hampshire • new hampshire poverty • poverty • new hampshire • poverty in america
With the lowest poverty rate in the United States, New Hampshire must be doing something right. However, significant portions of some areas still experience poverty.
poverty in new hampshire • new hampshire poverty • poverty • new hampshire • poverty in america
Snowmobiling in New England
Snowmobile riding is a popular winter sport and pastime for New Englanders and those vacationing in the Northeast United States.
snowmobile maine • snowmobile new hampshire • snowmobile nh • snowmobile vermont • snowmobile vacation
Snowmobile riding is a popular winter sport and pastime for New Englanders and those vacationing in the Northeast United States.
snowmobile maine • snowmobile new hampshire • snowmobile nh • snowmobile vermont • snowmobile vacation
The Midsummer Blues
The true blue flowers of borage brighten the midsummer garden adding contrast to hot yellows and soft pinks.
herb • blue flowers • borago officinalis
The true blue flowers of borage brighten the midsummer garden adding contrast to hot yellows and soft pinks.
herb • blue flowers • borago officinalis
Violence Against Women in Europe and America, Part I
Part I of a 4-part series exploring recent scholarship on the history of rape and spousal murder in France, England, and the United States.
Part I of a 4-part series exploring recent scholarship on the history of rape and spousal murder in France, England, and the United States.
A Winter Water Deficit
In spite of the fall rains we've had in New England, we are still in a water deficit.
water conservation • recycling • saving water
In spite of the fall rains we've had in New England, we are still in a water deficit.
water conservation • recycling • saving water
Croaking on the Crockers
The author makes her first peakbagging trip to Maine, which features 14 of the New England 67 4,000 footers.
hiking • backpacking • maine • new england • camping.
The author makes her first peakbagging trip to Maine, which features 14 of the New England 67 4,000 footers.
hiking • backpacking • maine • new england • camping.
Deer, Oh Dear
It takes a bit of effort, some luck, and a great deal of clever manipulation to keep the deer out of your garden.
deer • repellents • fences • garden pests • wildlife pests
It takes a bit of effort, some luck, and a great deal of clever manipulation to keep the deer out of your garden.
deer • repellents • fences • garden pests • wildlife pests
Foolproof Roses
There are roses that can be grown in northern New England with a minimum of effort. Try these species roses for a landscape filled with scent and beauty.
species roses • rosa rugosa • powdery mildew
There are roses that can be grown in northern New England with a minimum of effort. Try these species roses for a landscape filled with scent and beauty.
species roses • rosa rugosa • powdery mildew
GLORIOUS GREENS
You don't have to limit yourself to just lettuce greens. There are dozens of other greens you can grow to spice up your salads.
mesclun • lettuce • greens
You don't have to limit yourself to just lettuce greens. There are dozens of other greens you can grow to spice up your salads.
mesclun • lettuce • greens
Just Around The Corner
Dreary old March requires a little brightening up. Try these flowering houseplants to chase away that late winter cabin fever and bring a hint of spring indoors.
houseplants • african violet • miniature rose • azalea • calceolaria
Dreary old March requires a little brightening up. Try these flowering houseplants to chase away that late winter cabin fever and bring a hint of spring indoors.
houseplants • african violet • miniature rose • azalea • calceolaria
Native American Finger Weaving
Here is a very fine article on finger weaving practiced by Native American peoples to make belts and tumplines. Its easy and fun!
craft • textile crafts • arts and crafts • american indian crafts • native american crafts
Here is a very fine article on finger weaving practiced by Native American peoples to make belts and tumplines. Its easy and fun!
craft • textile crafts • arts and crafts • american indian crafts • native american crafts
New Thoughts On An Old Green
Kale has been around for thousands of years...so why don't we grow it more often?
kale • recipes
Kale has been around for thousands of years...so why don't we grow it more often?
kale • recipes
OODLES OF ONIONS FROM SEED
If you want some variety in the onions you grow, give up sets and start growing them from seed.
onions
If you want some variety in the onions you grow, give up sets and start growing them from seed.
onions
SINGIN' THE BLUES
Blueberries are the perfect small fruit for Northern New England climate and soils.
blueberries
Blueberries are the perfect small fruit for Northern New England climate and soils.
blueberries
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