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Great Mountain Forest to host Nature Writing Retreat at Historic Yale Camp in Falls Village, Conn., Aug. 7 to 9

“The retreat brings people together, builds community in the forest, gets participants outside and off their screens, and uses nature sustainably to heal and inspire minds and souls,” stated Great Mountain Forest Executive Director Michael Zafros. Retreat registration closes on July 30.

NATURE’S TURN: The sun reigns – birthing in the barnyard, digging deep into winter’s cache

As winter turns toward spring, I’m inspired to dig deep into my pantry and pull out dried seeds that may have been there for many seasons; to look them over and turn them into the fresh food I crave – by sprouting.

OFF RANGE w/ ANNE E.: Saddle up! Thanksgving tips

Anne E. answers readers questions about preparing dishes ahead of time for Thanksgiving dinner, and offers a delicious roasted butternut soup recipe.

NATURE’S TURN: Intoxicating tree colors surround the autumn garden

Stored in a cool, dark location, green tomatoes ripen slowly and develop good flavor. Check often. I’ve enjoyed juicy Brandywines into early December.

NATURE’S TURN: An August garden — a magic kingdom

Now’s the time to be delirious with just-picked, all-you-can-eat garden fare and the promise of produce for the seasons ahead.

NATURE’S TURN: Tender harvests, hardy plantings – autumn’s in the leaves

Good garden hygiene in the fall is preparation for a healthy start in the spring. Clear dead, dying and weed plants before cold weather discourages the effort.

NATURE’S TURN: The garden flourishes, ripens, brims over

July 20 – August 2, 2015 Mt. Washington -- Summer is ripening everywhere – gardens, farms and the softly rounded and arrestingly rugged Berkshire and...

NATURE’S TURN: Garden to table: Good keepers

In planning the garden my emphasis is on staple crops that store without any preparation and fit into the existing storage “infrastructure.” Additional priorities include planting produce that is expensive to purchase in winter or not available organically grown.
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