Those of us lucky enough to live in western Massachusetts sometimes feel at least partly insulated from global crises. Of course, our region is not...
In New England’s late summer and fall, whole hillsides of leaves famously change color; meanwhile, another plant color change occurs on a tiny...
SHUTESBURY — Many of us find ourselves puzzling over what to do with a bare yard, or an outdoor space that doesn’t quite work, or even an...
On a recent Sunday morning I found myself strolling through a field in Hadley surrounded by row upon row of exquisite flowers — legions of many...
Over the past 24 years of writing about nature I have managed to focus on 184 different species of birds. Most of these can be found in North...
Around this time every summer I find myself shifting into a slower gardening gear. The weather’s hot and humid, the bugs are biting, and the garden...
Garden tours offer many pleasures. They let us peek into other people’s private outdoor spaces, gathering inspiration and ideas for our own gardens...
One of my favorite things about walking on the rail trail are the discussions that arise with other walkers about local wildlife sightings. My dog,...