It is officially Spring, though who would know it given the temperature and threat of snow here in New England.  I’m anxious to get outside, but the reality is I’m still doing more reading about gardening than actual gardening. I’ve been pretty fascinated lately

I met Noah Wilson-Rich earlier this month at New England Grows and got a chance to talk to him about The Best Bees Company, an urban beekeeping and research operation he founded in Boston.  I’m really interested in bees, and quite a few of my clients share this interes

I hade the opportunity last week to hear Glyn Jones, Garden and Countryside Manager at Hidcote Manor Garden, talk at a conference here in Boston.  Hidcote is a very famous garden in Glouchestershire England.  Created by Lawrence Johnston (an American!) the garden is known fo

There is no more ubiquitous symbol of Valentine’s Day (and romantic love) than a bouquet of red roses.  For a little history of the holiday, and the symbolism behind other well known flowers, check out my post from last year on the Language of Flowers. This year, I wanted to loo

As you may have noticed from previous posts, this winter and the holiday season has been fun and filled with lots of food and cocktail indulgences on my part. By the time New Years Day rolled around, I was ready for a break from all of the excess.  I decided to do a 21 day nutrit

When it’s cold outside, there’s nothing like something warm and spicy to drink.   Last week, on one of the coldest nights of the winter, I ventured out to Belly Wine Bar in Cambridge.  They had this wonderful mulled wine warming on their outdoor fire, a perfect a

I grew up fairly connected to my Scandinavian heritage.  My paternal grandfather was from Norway and my paternal grandmother was Swedish.  Tomorrow, December 13th, is Santa Lucia Day in Sweden, an important day that celebrates light and the start of the Christmas season. San

It is the time of year when everyone is coming out with their holiday gift lists.  So, to follow suit, here are some curated ideas for the gardener or nature lover in your life. 1.  Hunter Rain Boots – for the Intrepid GardenerI love mine and wear them all the time. &n

It’s hard to believe that Thanksgiving is next week!  As people plan their menus and shop for the big day, many tables will feature a cranberry sauce or chutney.  Since Thanksgiving is a big day for the cranberry, I thought it appropriate to take a closer look at this

For the past 5 years my friends in Marblehead have hosted a “Friends Thanksgiving” party.  They have their dinner a week or two before the official day and do it as a potluck event where friends can gather and catch up.  Every year folks get assigned different di