New Bedford, Massachuetts is located on the Acushnet River in what is known as the South Coast region. It has a long history of involvement in the whaling industry. Today you can learn about that history in the city's famous…
People plant the same flowers every year. Why? It is the familiar and known that we love. Some of us do the same with eating out. Food writer David McAninch writes that people frequent restaurants that have been favorites for…
You might consider that growing flowers, designing a landscape, and installing a lawn are just pages in the history of the garden. They are that, but much more. People learned about what kind of garden to cultivate from those who…
It is that time of year when homeowners once again stress out about the lawn. Are you one of them? You ask yourself 'What do I need to do for my lawn?' and ' When do I do it?' We…
We recently celebrated Frederick Law Olmsted's birthday. He was born April 26, 1822 - two hundred years ago. What to me is astounding about Olmsted is his passion to make public green spaces available to all, especially in the many…