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The Northeast region of the United States is home to many beautiful and unique butterfly species, including the quintessential black-and-orange Monarchs. These colorful butterflies are known for their extensively long seasonal migrations and for being an important...
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Monarch butterflies are a vibrant American-native species renowned for their striking colors and incredible migrations. While these beautiful winged creatures have historically been found across North America, their numbers have declined rapidly in the past few...
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Three Sisters garden with corn, squash and beans The history around our small community of Cambridge in northern New York is rich with agricultural lore and legend dating back centuries. The area was originally home to the Iroquois Five Nations, who were a mix of...
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5 Great Good-Things-to-Grow Gifts for Mom Raised bed backyard garden with flowers, veggies, and herbs. Mother’s Day is coming up quickly (just like her garden!) and if you still haven’t found the right gift, you’re in luck! We’re here to help make this the best...
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“The Earth is what we all have in common.” Wendell Berry, American novelist, essayist, farmer & environmental activist Be Kind Earth Day and Everyday. Earth Day is celebrated every year on April 22nd. On the first Earth Day in 1970, millions of Americans (about...
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Getting the garden ready for winter at Crappy Flowers in Salem, NY. Photo by Laura Leblanc @crappy.flowers Fall is nearly over, the final cool-weather veggies have been harvested and the garden has been put to bed under a cozy layer of mature compost topped with a...