by Peggy | Jun 4, 2021 | Being green, Home
The term “divide and conquer” may have originally been intended for warfare but, as more and more green thumbs are discovering, it’s equally helpful in dealing with — you guessed it — gardens. Container gardens, to be exact. They’re far more adaptive than in-ground...
by Peggy | Jun 2, 2021 | Being green, Home
Invasive plants have made their way into our gardens, woodlands, wetlands, and open spaces with a history that goes back to the Pilgrims’ arrival on these shores. The early colonists brought plants and seeds for food and medicinal purposes, some of which eventually...
by Peggy | Dec 8, 2020 | Business, Home
The holidays this year feel unlike any other. Our mindset and needs have shifted, and socializing is scaled back. How we shop and even what we want to give and receive have changed. In the windup to gift-giving season, local merchants have adapted, too, by thinking...
by Peggy | Nov 25, 2020 | Family Matters, Home
The holidays, touted as “the most wonderful time of the year,” are around the corner. Typically at this point, one might be planning to host or attend large gatherings. But not this year, thanks to COVID-19. While social distancing has put a damper on in-person...
by Peggy | Sep 10, 2020 | Home
Whether a rustic ski chalet, woodsy cabin, beach bungalow, or historic cottage, many people are transforming their seasonal getaways into luxurious retreats that can be enjoyed year-round. Spa-like bathrooms, chef ’s kitchens, and family game rooms are just some of...
by Peggy | Sep 8, 2020 | Family Matters, Home
By the end of spring it was clear: life was not returning to “normal” after months of isolating at home to flatten the coronavirus curve. It was also clear that nobody could predict what life would be like during the “new normal” — as we venture into the world before...
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