The tales of puppies, sugar gliders, a potbelly pig and other animals that found new homes in the last year
With limited opportunities for human socialization over the past year, many New Hampshire residents have turned to companionship of the furry, feathered and scaly variety. Meet some of the animals Continue reading “The year of pets”
Winter veggies by the bowlful
There is something about a bowl of warm soup on a cold winter day that warms the heart and soul as well as filling the tummy. And if the ingredients are from your own garden, the soup tastes even better! Here is a soup I Continue reading “Garden soup”
Tone up, stretch and sweat at home with virtual fitness classes and local teachers
There are so many reasons to avoid going to a gym or fitness studio: lack of time, fear of embarrassing yourself, no motivation to put on real clothes and get in the car and drive — Continue reading “From couch to cardio”
Holly, hemlock and more seasonal favorites
I recently asked a few readers, garden friends and tree experts a question: “What is your favorite tree in winter?” It’s not easy to pick just one, any more than most of us would be willing to name a favorite child. I invite you Continue reading “Winter trees”
NH Audubon needs your help counting backyard birds
By Sadie Burgess
There are rules when it comes to counting birds in your backyard. The first: Only count on Feb. 13 and Feb. 14. The second: Only report the maximum number of birds that can be seen at one time — Continue reading “Bird search”
What to get, when to plant and how to make them last
I hate to be the one to give you bad news, but some seed companies are already running out of seeds. Don’t panic: There are, in fact, plenty of seeds out there. And if one company doesn’t have Continue reading “Starting from seed”
Second-annual 4-Miler online and in person
With the Patriots done for the season weeks ago, New Hampshire football fans may not be all that excited for Sunday’s Super Bowl, but they can still celebrate the sport during the Super Sunday 4 Miler, an in-person or virtual run that features T-shirt Continue reading “Football foot race”
Why growing — and eating — organic is important
I’ve been growing vegetables organically all my life. I use no chemical fertilizers or pesticides. I don’t often think about the reasons I do so, any more than I think about breathing — it’s just something I do.
I recently picked Continue reading “Say no to pesticides”
Winter Fest returns to downtown Concord
Winter fun is still on the schedule as The Hotel Concord and Intown Concord host their third annual Winter Fest on Friday, Jan. 29, and Saturday, Jan. 30, outside on the Statehouse lawn.
“The nature of the event — it being outdoors with people Continue reading “Icing things up”
Help your plants make it through winter
If you are like me, you buy new perennials, trees and shrubs every year. Most plants sold locally are hardy, but not all. It’s good to know the “zone hardiness” of plants before you buy them, and how the zone maps work. In Continue reading “Winter survival”
