For those who want to attract birds to the yard year-round, there are many considerations to make, one of which is making ...

A neighbor’s best friend routinely sets the rhythm for my day. Most mornings Stevie, as in Nicks, swings by my back door in time for coffee. A single low “Ruff,” is her calling card. Lured by wild ...

So avoid planting shade-producing trees, shrubs, vines, or any other shady plant next to bee balm ... Beets, broccoli, cabbage, and carrots, too, are heavy-feeding vegetables that will weaken bee balm ...

Northfield resident Bill Copeland’s gentle manner and southern-accented speech belie a spirit filled with passionate regard for our planet and the beings who inhabit it. Many local families are ...