Mud is drying, grass is sprouting and the earth is beginning to hold the warmth of the sun. Spring begins the parade of perennials, and for most mediocre gardeners it can mean a few surprises popping up in the flower…
Explore cellar holes in one of the least-known state parks, look for moose and see a castle across a moat, all on meandering Route 31. Begin in Newport's vintage downtown, lined by brick mercantile buildings, the restored County Court House,…
Call him "Mooseman," everybody does. Rick Libbey of Andover picked up the moniker a few years back, when he got serious about taking pictures of moose and sharing his stories about the experience. Go to his Web site (www.moosemannaturephotos.com) and…
There's pleasure in the journey ... One of the first things my now husband brought me out to do when we began dating was fly fishing. I had never been, and though it was sort of a strange alternative to…
Need a good reason to spot the newt? This month's lucky (and fearless) newt spotter will receive a "Honey Bee Mine" puzzle, as seen here, an original design from Platinum Puzzles. It's valued at $150. Platinum Puzzles makes heirloom-quality, custom…
My wife is a beautiful, virtuous woman who has many talents. Horticulture is not one of them. Houseplants in her care have a survival rate equivalent to ebola victims. But she’s had one plant, a Christmas cactus, that has stuck…
History and hospitality are gracious companions. Wealthy business owners just before the turn of the previous century found the North Country in New Hampshire to be a perfect spot for building their summer retreats. One beautiful example in North Conway…
The peril of a state government that's too accommodating. Last year Manchester State Representative Barbara Shaw took a constituent call. What happened next is a classic New Hampshire tale of how the state makes law. The caller erected a partial…
Some unbelievable tales with “just enough truth” It’s one weird tale after the other — 279 pages of them. The events took place (we think) all over New England, but “Weird New England” [Sterling Publishing Co., $19.95] has plenty of…
Valerie Wilson and Mike Liston are party people. At just about any significant gathering of the state's business elite, you'll find them there with bells on, or sometimes even more elaborate accessories (see photo at right). Their Bedford company, Off…
Most often when homeowners think of granite, they think of beautiful (and at times pricey) counter tops for the kitchen. But this year as the snow recedes and your yard is left looking a little drab, why not take the…
State-of-the-art neonatal care offers new hope In our modern society it's easy to think of childbirth as a fairly straightforward and usually joyous affair - and it is. The majority of babies arrives with nary a need for any serious…
You don’t really need a license to create, but since we made this one for our Remarkable Women we figured we might as well let them drive this year’s feature.MAD WOMEN: We stole and repurposed the name from the award-winning…
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 crescendo of color, texture and fragrance. As the season progresses the tune changes from the…
April 30 - Manchester Bring a can or two of tuna fish and come see the Studio of Photographic Arts' new gallery space. The gallery will be showcasing photography by it's 26 members, and a portion of all photo sales along…
April 26-30, Manchester Nineteen participating restaurants have created specially priced meal deals sure to tempt your taste buds without breaking the bank! Whatever your inner foodie heart desires, downtown Manchester has you covered. Take advantage of fixed priced meals at…
April 23, Manchester This new style of competition puts stylists up against one another to create the most fantastic and stunning piece of hair art. Now in its fourth year, the International Fantasy Hair Competition has 50 contestants, all striving…
April 11 - Cannon Mt. Franconia Notch State Park This year's BodeFest is an all-day event that allows children and adults the opportunity to ski, race and spend time with sports hero Bode Miller to raise money for charity. The…
Film shot and edited by Heartwood MediaA short film from the Best of NH Party at the Verizon Wireless Arena in Manchester, NH.Tickets for this year's Best of NH party are on sale. Visit www.ticketmaster.com or the box office at…
April 5 - Concord Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago is the original jazz dance company, captivating audiences worldwide with dynamic performances and the diversity and wide appeal of its repertoire. Continually expanding the boundaries of jazz dance while diversifying the repertoire,…
"April is the cruelest month," wrote T.S. Eliot in "The Wasteland." Talk about a guy with no sense of humor. In New Hampshire, when a sunny day of gardening can end with reports of imminent spring snowstorms, we know April…
Thanks to head-spinning technology, a N.H. photographer shoots 360° "I love New Hampshire with its interesting terrain," says Kirk Membry, a New Hampton-based photographer. That's why he finds joy in using his considerable skills to capture the state's landscapes and…
Sometimes you have to build something up and tear it down to get to the next level. Ceramic artist Sarah Burns wasn't content with her wheel-thrown forms. They were good. They were pretty. They were round, as perfectly round as…
First consider how tough times might affect your decision With a scary economy and a stagnant real estate market, it seems like an odd time to talk about selling a home and buying a new one. But that doesn't mean…
Take a springtime drive north of Keene. Signs of spring are visible all around, and now that March's frost heaves have settled back into place, it's time to drive through the countryside and watch the world wake up. Leave Keene…
Wholesome, homemade and delivered Judy Ulrich of New Hampton had been making bread for years, giving loaves to friends and family. Then one of her breads won a blue ribbon at the Sandwich Fair, and she and her husband Bob…
