This time of year I spend a lot of time staring at the American sycamore tree behind our house. This is because the tree’s upper branches are a...
Amherst – Thoughtful and tasteful renovations along with Lutron scene lighting, APPLE home, and Alexa controlled voice commands have made this home...
Q: Are there any plants that repel mosquitos? I’ll take all the help I can get! —J. C. NorthamptonA: I’m with you on that one, J.C.! Those pesky...
My mother-in-law, Rachel Benfey, loved to give my sons books when they were very young. I think she secretly frowned upon their interest in trucks...
Q: Slugs are invading my vegetable garden — ugh! What is a good way to control them aside from flicking them off the plants? —E. R...
A topic that garden writers don’t seem to spend much ink on is one that’s near and dear to my heart. I call it wayward gardening, but I’m sure...
Q: Am I too late to plant vegetables and perennials in the garden? We had such a soggy spring that I’m behind the eight ball. —J. C. EasthamptonA...
Amherst – Custom built 5 bedroom, 5 ½ bath Contemporary, nestled into a private 2.13-acre lot. Eat-in cherry kitchen exits to screened porch with...