“Down by the banks of the sweet prim-e-roses, there I beheld a most lovely fair.” ~ Author unknown What is a primrose? Shakespeare would say in Romeo and Juliet, “A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” Primulas are not roses, … read more

Easter morning will be here before we know it. Families will be in their yards and seeking perfect Easter photo opportunities. The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) has some tips on how to make sure you have an enjoyable and safe hunt. “You … read more

You’re a baby boomer. Your green thumb, and your knees and back, seem to bend with more effort. (Was 1968 really 50 years ago?) Don’t let your interest in gardening wane — gardening is important to physical and mental wellbeing as you get … read more

Downsizing. Does the mere mention instill fear in your heart? It seems that the pace of life has become so frenetic that there simply isn’t time to consider, let alone implement, the process of eliminating your treasured possessions. The days of preparing for … read more

Model Tested: 2019 Mini Cooper SE Countryman ALL4 (PHEV) John Cooper Works Engine:1.5-liter turbocharged I-3, 134-horsepower, 162 lb-ft torque plus electric motor 87-horsepower, 122 lb-ft torque, total of 221-hp and 284 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 27-mpg gasoline only, … read more

Model Tested: 2019 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Limited Engine:3.6-liter V-6 hybrid, 260-horsepower combined Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 82-mpg electric + gas, 30-mpg gasoline only Base Price: $45,395 As Tested: $50,375 Performance: Good acceleration with electric assist Cycles between gas and electric … read more

Model Tested: 2019 Dodge Durango GT Blacktop AWD Engine:3.6-liter V-6, 295-horsepower, 260 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 18-mpg city, 25-mpg highway, 21-mpg combined Base Price: $37,045 As Tested: $54,655 Performance: Adequate V-6 power, but short of the optional V-8s … read more

The Friends of the Manchester Library Annual Plant Sale has always tried to make good use of our resource of community-donated plants, or what we call recycling them out into the larger community. We want to be stewards for this lovely place we … read more

Between the cracks of the dark basalt rocks, sedum’s plump rosettes cascade, a cavalcade wash in waterfall gray. Many succulents in the Sedum genus grow around the world. Gardeners love them because they are fascinating plants. Sedum spathulifolium species evolved to grow in … read more