Take advantage of the first mild days to get a head start on spring cleaning. This is the season to refresh your home and give it a major once-over. It’s a time to catch up on the tough tasks …
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By BARBARA WINFIELD
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4/2/24
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This past winter was a rough(ish) one; now that spring is on its way, it’s time to see some green growth. And that means taking matters into your own hands by starting seeds and planting …
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By JANE ANDERSON
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4/2/24
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3/29/24
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Earthworms, although not native to North America, are integral to the biodiversity of our soil. Plus, nothing beats the satisfaction of digging up a few nightcrawlers to serve as a tasty snack on the …
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By JANE ANDERSON
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3/29/24
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What and where is spring? I can easily describe winter, fall and summer, but for decades I couldn’t conjure up specific memories of the spring of my 1960s childhood. During that season, the …
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By JUDE WATERSTON
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3/29/24
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CALLICOON, NY — Living upstate as we do, we’re surrounded by barns of all shapes and sizes. The Bluestone Barn is a magnificent renovation of a c.1948 dairy barn into a three-bedroom …
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By JANE ANDERSON
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3/29/24
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Just in time for curling up by a toasty fireplace, this stunning Narrowsburg, NY home is ready for its new family. Twin Rivers is named for its frontage on both Ten Mile River and Perry Pond …
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By JANE ANDERSON
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10/26/23
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The big news in real estate these days boils down to two things—interest rates and inventory—according to local real estate brokers and salespeople.
“We have a lot of people …
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By JANE ANDERSON
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10/26/23
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Fall is a beautiful time of year—a great time to sit on the porch with a hot cup of tea and watch the colorful leaves fall.
But with winter on the way, it’s smart to cut short …
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By BARBARA WINFIELD
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10/26/23
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One thing I realized about living in the country is that the seasons seem more pronounced than they do in the city. It’s as though they flow into each other in front of my eyes.
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By JUDE WATERSTON
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10/26/23
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As much as we want to ignore it, the colder temperatures are upon us. If you’ve taken advantage of summer gardening over the past few months, you’ll be harvesting what you’ve grown; …
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By JANE ANDERSON
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10/26/23
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DAMASCUS, PA — Just across the old steel bridge that spans the scenic Upper Delaware River between Damascus and Cochecton, NY, there is a colorful little cottage filled with a lifetime of art …
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By TED WADDELL
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10/26/23
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10/26/23
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MATAMORAS, PA — Pull up to 143 Pond Dr. and experience a true dose of Americana, from its traditional Craftsman lines to its relaxing backyard oasis—elevated to an elegant scale.
The …
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By JANE ANDERSON
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8/16/23
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When I was a child, the wall in the upstairs hall had a mysterious bulge.
It was maybe five feet up, way over my head, and was the most tempting thing ever. What was in there?
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By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ
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8/10/23
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This year, May and June started out cool and dry—actually too dry at times, bordering on a drought.
Once the warm weather did arrive, it brought with it a good deal of rain. With all the …
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By BARBARA WINFIELD
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8/10/23
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Years ago, I traveled on two occasions to the lushly beautiful island of Jamaica. Each time, at restaurants I visited, I was more often than not brought a bowl of steaming hot broth as a prelude to …
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By JUDE WATERSTON
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8/10/23
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Just where has the growing season gone? This summer has been a challenge, starting out very dry and becoming a deluge. But for those gardeners who love to putter, there’s still lots to do and …
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By JANE ANDERSON
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8/10/23
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LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY — Amy and Wes Gillingham, stewards of Wild Roots Farm, reside in a hand-hewn, solar-powered Swedish-style log home, built lovingly over a period of years on Wes’s …
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By TED WADDELL
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8/10/23
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Dear readers,
One of my favorite country artists is Randy Travis, and a line from one of his songs is resonating with me lately:
“As long as old men sit and talk about the weather
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By JANE ANDERSON
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8/10/23
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