It’s never too early for financial literacy

On occasion, I reach into my coin purse only to discover it holds no coins. My 2-year-old has the habit of taking my spare change and putting it in the “piggy.” Sometimes I wish I could keep my … 0

Turners Falls landscape architect creates gardens to attract native pollinators

With the native plant movement gaining momentum, a new issue has arisen — native pollinators. Honeybees — which came from Europe — so critical to pollinating crops and flowers, have been decimated by mites and diseases in recent … 0

Get Growing: Daffodil season

Those jaunty yellow trumpets are in full bloom right now, announcing that spring has truly arrived. Take note of the many unusual varieties you see in other people’s gardens and ask the name of the cultivar. There are … 0

Be organized, careful for successful yard sale

With the coming of spring, thoughts turn to yard sales — those events in which one set of Americans buys the stuff  another set no longer wants for less than the retail price. Here’s some tips on how … 0

4-H and Farm Bureau: Calling all young gardeners

Children and teenagers in the greater Easthampton area who want to try out their green thumbs can get a little help this growing seasons from the Hampshire County chapters of 4-H and Farm Bureau. The two groups are … 0

• Northampton nonprofit seeks public space mini-gardens

Amherst Nurseries owner experiments with soil-saving

Most nurseries sell trees either in large containers or “balled and burlapped,” a technique that involves digging the tree in the field with a large root ball, which is then encased in burlap for easy transport. John Kinchla … 0

Get Growing: Volunteers to plant 100 new vegetable gardens this season

By Cheryl B. Wilson A consortium of Amherst groups is urging 350 area residents to join in creating at least 100 new vegetable gardens this year. The idea is to establish new gardens in public and private spaces … 0

Outdoor spring cleaning is more than cosmetic

Spring has arrived a little later than usual this year. Regardless, preparing your lawn and gardens should start as early as the weather allows. “Start early. That will get you ahead of the weeds,” said Julie Meyer, of … 0