July 23, 2009 RSS feed / House & Home

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Ask the Home Team

We just spent our first winter in our new home that we had built. I know for a fact that it was built to meet the state's energy code, so I don't understand why my heating bills aren't lower. What can you tell me? More...

What's Cooking

Celebrating the Reds and the Blues
By PHYLLIS GREENWAY The Northfield News

So, here they are, in our gardens and farmer's markets, the beauty of summer for our eye and our tables Raspberries and Blueberries Keeping it simple, we can just pick them over, rinse them, More...

Home Again

Git 'Er Done
By CHRISTINE BARNES The Northfield News

Okay, get off the couch. There's a lot to do. Just look at this list! First, if you didn't take my advice and plant more gardens, there's probably lawn to mow. More...

In Your Backyard

Protecting Your Yard From Crabgrass
By S. RIZZOTTO The Northfield News

I love the summer time and the smell of fresh cut grass. What I cannot stand is the ever growing population of crabgrass plants that seem to find their way into every reach of my yard. More...

GARDENING TIPS FOR THIS AUGUST

By CHARLIE NARDOZZI National Gardening Association Dr. LEONARD PERRY University of Vermont

Keeping your compost moist, freezing corn and berries, and removing old mulch under roses are some of the gardening tips for this month. More...

Choice Landscape Trees

Dr. LEONARD PERRY University of Vermont

When choosing trees for your landscape, consider some that are relatively new, others are just great plants. Unless noted, these prefer full sun and average, well-drained soils. More...