A tribute to Katie

A tribute to Katie

For this dad, only lilacs can capture his daughter’s beauty The idea hit John Bentley at the West Salisbury Cemetery. A horticultural geek since childhood, Bentley always loved lilacs best. His daughter, Katie, buried in the cemetery, always loved purple best. And the...
Not great at giving gifts? Some ideas

Not great at giving gifts? Some ideas

By DAVID BROOKS For those of us who are lousy at thinking up Christmas presents for family and friends, the pandemic has a silver lining: Finally, we have a good excuse. Some stores have closed, we don’t feel safe shopping in person, supply chain snafus mean stuff...
Farm Life Discovered

Farm Life Discovered

Two of the ostriches at Fowl Language Farm in Gilmanton on Wednesday, June 16, 2021. Michael Bedford of Fowl Language Farm in Gilmanton with some of his ostriches on Wednesday, June 16, 2021. Michael Bedford of Fowl Language Farm in Gilmanton with some of his...
Blooming gardeners

Blooming gardeners

Longer days are here and spring is due to arrive this month. Are you thinking about perhaps starting a garden of your own this year? If you are, then you are among many others who have decided to try their hand at gardening as of late.Start with a “small” garden. This...