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Our Country Home, Summer 2026

A slice of heaven in the Poconos

The Paradise Lavender Farm, in Cresco, PA, is a beautiful and peaceful place waiting to be discovered by those who love gardens or are seeking a unique day trip in the heart of the Pocono …

Nature provides your blueprint

Whether you have bought a new home or are struggling with how to design a new landscape for your property, you need only to look at the elements nature has provided. Consider the patterns in our …

Our Country Home, Late Summer 2026

Lisa Law: living legend

Bethel Woods honors famed Woodstock photographer

BETHEL, NY— Picture it: Woodstock, 1969. On the site of Max Yasgur’s farm, you’ve come to experience three days of peace, love and music. There’s just one problem—they’ve run out of food. …
Studio tours gives art-lovers a unique art experience
Emergency preparedness class teaches residents safety
Editor's letter: Springing to life
It was 1982 when journalist Jan Goodwin first found the Upper Delaware. At the time, Jan had no interest in finding a weekend home for herself. It was a friend who pulled her up to the area, …
To say The Old Foundation, a restaurant in Kenoza Lake, NY, has an old-school vibe would be putting it lightly. Opened four years ago by husband-and-wife team Ian and Jessica Boyle, the building has …
After years of city living—and our fair share of weekends navigating the Hamptons—my husband Michael and I found ourselves craving something quieter. Less performative, more elemental. We spent …
Spring is on its way, and the coming of the season means different things to different people. For some, the warming weather offers the chance for relaxation, for sitting outside in a lawn chair …
The Upper Delaware’s got lots to satisfy your inner foodie. There’s an ever-growing culinary universe here, with different cuisines mixing and matching along the region’s back roads and Main …
It’s a fact—produce fresh from a farmers’ market just tastes better! (Information not verified by any known purveyors of science.) While many farmers’ markets have found ways to continue …
You may have noticed that wood frogs are always among the first frogs to call each spring, or that spotted jewelweed appears in bloom around the same time each summer. But have you ever wondered why …
Autumn comes as a time for reflection, out in the country. The fruits of the soil planted in the spring have sprung, readying themselves for the harvest. At the same time, the oncoming chill of …
Alex and Caleb Johnson always knew they wanted to open up a restaurant of their own. The couple, who first met working together at restaurants in Philadelphia, made that dream a reality with Native, …
The truth is, every season is harvest time for the farmers who provide us with the bounty they grow on their farms.  In early spring, crops such as asparagus, fiddle head ferns, garlic …
On Saturday, September 27, the Narrowsburg Farmers’ Market hosted Harvest Roots: A Taste of Byway Agriculture, a pop-up event celebrating the agricultural heritage of the Upper Delaware Scenic …
Although the nights are still long and the days are warm, fall is just around the corner. Autumn can be one of the busiest seasons for homeowners preparing for winter, and it’s also the best …

How a smarter home can help families reclaim their time

(BPT) - It's a Thursday evening at home, and all you want to do is relax with your family. However, the mental list of possible to-dos stops you from being fully present with your loved ones. …
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6 Ways to Create a More Sustainable Bathroom

Monday, October 12
(Feature Impact) Conserving water, energy and resources is key to running an environmentally friendly household, and one of the …
Before you turn up the heat this fall, take a moment to look, listen and smell. Your HVAC system may be giving you useful information, and an inspection can help you understand what it means.

Before You Turn Up the Heat: What Is Your HVAC System Trying to Tell You?

Wednesday, October 7
(NAPSI)—When temperatures drop, many homeowners turn on their heating systems, sometimes for the first time in months. That seasonal …
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Entertain Like Martha Stewart: 5 Deck Decorating Ideas for the Ultimate Gathering

Tuesday, October 6
(BPT) - Few people have shaped the art of American entertaining quite like Martha Stewart. Known for her impeccable eye for detail and …
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What are typical mistakes homeowners make when refinishing hardwood floors?

Tuesday, October 6
(BPT) - Key takeaways:Homeowners value hardwood floors because of their warmth, beauty and endurance.It's important to protect the …
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Why TV kitchens have become lifestyle aspirations

Monday, October 5
HexClad reports that the trend of "set-jetting" influences kitchen design, as viewers are inspired by TV shows to create aspirational …
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Fall Home Maintenance Checklist: 8 Steps to Prepare Your Home for Cold Weather

(Feature Impact) As temperatures cool, now is an ideal time to prepare your home for winter. Taking care of seasonal maintenance before the cold weather arrives can help protect you and your wallet from unexpected and costly repairs.

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