Root systems can reveal underground secrets

The brilliant autumn leaves of October have faded and are being ripped from their branches by November winds, so this is a perfect time to think about other parts of trees, namely the roots.Tree roots have several functions. They absorb water and...

Capture the colors of fall leaves

By HOLLY RAMER

As a lifelong New Englander, I know how beautiful and fleeting fall foliage is each year. Thanks to my latest test-drive of various crafting techniques, I now know how finicky and frustrating it is to try to preserve some of that color.Though some...

Scarecrows have long history

By JOYCE KIMBALL

What would autumn be without an abundance of scarecrows, pumpkins and bundled corn stalks? The scarecrow is one of the most familiar figures of our rural landscape, not only in the United States but throughout Europe and many other countries of the...

How animal eyes work to see in dark

With the autumnal equinox behind us, daylight hours will be surpassed by darkness from now until mid-March. For many of us, this means reduced time for outdoor activities, but for nocturnal animals it expands the time when they have an advantage over...

Hall-Kenyon Award: Beach Roses, by Mark Doty

This is the second in a series of three poems by Mark Doty, who will receive the 2016 Hall-Kenyon Award in American Poetry at the Concord City Auditorium on Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 ($5 for students) and are available at Gibson’s Bookstore,...

DIY: Upcycle old crutches to stylish shelf

By SARAH KINNEY

Upcycling – or updating something to a new purpose – is growing in popularity as a way for people to create stylish furniture and decor without the designer pricetag. The “farmhouse chic” trend has found ways to repurpose mason jars, old crates, cable...

From My Kitchen: Brown-Butter Blondies are an irresistible treat

By JENIFER VANPELT

Among friends and family, it’s no secret that I despise summer weather. I’ll take a brisk fall day over heat and humidity any time; heck, I don’t even mind the occasional blizzard. The cool, windy weather we’ve had recently has been perfect, and I...

Take Me Outside: The colorful trees of spring

By RUTH SMITH

Take Me Outside: The colorful trees of spring- New Englanders have a right to brag about the fall foliage that graces our hillsides in September and October. The brilliant yellow, orange and red leaves of birches, aspen, maples and oaks are world famous for a good reason. But the vibrancy of the...

Homeopathic veterinarian takes a holistic approach to healing animals

By NICK STOICO

Homeopathic veterinarian takes a holistic approach to healing animals- Every new patient is a gift for Wendy Jensen, a homeopathic veterinarian who runs a house-call service from her home in Bow.“It’s like getting a big present when I take a case because I feel like I have a whole view of the animal,” Jensen said. “I...