Oh my. We are having another extended, inordinately hot and dry period, in Keene, NH. Of course these conditions increase the risk of dangerous wildfires in our fields and forests. This additional, extended period of intense heat, with only slight chances of rain,...
Sharing With the Wildlife That Lives Here Too Healthy forests are home to a variety of animals which interact with a rich diversity of plant life in our landscapes. The combination of these elements create a community. Most of us, you would agree, like ‘community’,...
It’s spring and while we’re thinking about flowers and vegetables, an important and sometimes forgotten factor in our harvests is the outdoor lighting at our homes. This is a perfect time to revise and update the light fixtures that keep us safe. Changes we make now...
“…right now is a wonderful time to take both solace and succor in the frozen, snow-covered garden, yards and woods surrounding us at home and in our region.”
Did you get some on your boots this week? But wait, soil or dirt? Are they the same? We often refer to dirt with disdain, and maybe for good reason, as dirt contains only the mineral components of soil: sand, silt and clay. Dirt is missing the magic of soil, billions...
I bet you already knew that a clean and dependable water source is a critical part of wildlife habitats. The National Wildlife Federation states that: “When you create a space that provides four essential habitat elements – food, water, cover, and places to raise...
It's fun to find one of HHH's window box photos in this summer's Monadnock Table Magazine. The article is titled Growing a Kitchen Garden. Issue 78 • July / August 2024 The entire article can be found online at:...
Keene Rotary organizes a volunteer Oak sapling planting by parents & children in a venerated, local cemetery.
Our days are again becoming longer. Now is a magical and wonderful time to quickly order and very soon plant your next generation of native shade trees! These are the structural elements of your home landscape. Multiple studies have shown many benefits, not the least...
I’m not going to lie. These are terrible times for woods and gardens around the world. As I mark my 61st year, my heart is broken for the environments we need that are being destroyed daily around the world. That said, I experienced a renewed glimmer of hope at a...