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Get Your Garden Growing
By Diane Kelley Thursday, February 25, 2010

A meticulously planned garden is the key to a stunning outcome that you can enjoy all summer long, with help from your local greenhouse — and maybe a little luck thrown in. As the frigid, blustery wind howls and the ice crystals pelt the windows like buckshot, it’s hard to imagine that now is the time to start planning your garden. But take heart — the colorful heads of the faithful crocuses will emerge from the dried leaf beds in nature’s cycle.

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Changing Spaces

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Need a new place, or actually, just a new space? Moving on up doesn’t have to involve a real estate transaction. Let’s face it: The …

Holiday Color

Monday, December 14, 2009

It wasn’t all red and green when area designers tackled the friends of the nashua symphony’s holiday house tour 2008 — here are the details …

A Farmhouse Makeover

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Sometimes it takes a village to rehab an older home. Every summer the volunteers at the Museums of Old York select a house that becomes …

Symphony of the Seasons

Friday, May 1, 2009

Spring arrives a bit late on Bible Hill in Francestown, but, when it does, the garden of Len and Meredeth Allen lights up with a …

A Garden in the Lawn

Monday, March 2, 2009

Yes, plant your vegetables right out where everyone can see. It’s a joy to look at and — with all that sun —you’ll get great …

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Home Department

Get Your Garden Growing

Thursday, February 25, 2010

A meticulously planned garden is the key to a stunning outcome that you can enjoy all summer long, with help from your local greenhouse — …

The Magic of Murals

Monday, February 1, 2010

Murals date far back into history and have appeared in multiple cultures and countries — take this ancient art form that has evolved over the …

Boardroom in the Bedroom

Monday, December 21, 2009

As the economic landscape continues to change, many Granite Staters are looking for ways to create professional yet comfortable offices right in their own homes. …

From the Floor Up

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

When it comes time for your next decorating project, let the rug do the ground work for you. Want to decorate a room but don’t …

The Light Fantastic

Sunday, November 1, 2009

Lamps and lamp shades made by artisans are a great way to add light and beauty while supporting the local arts community. Many things come …

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Corenstone Awards

The Home Builders and Remodelers Association of New Hampshire, through its Sales and Marketing Council, recognize excellence in the building industry through their annual July Cornerstone Awards.