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A walk in the New England woods will undoubtedly reveal remnants of a fieldstone wall, standing strong amongst trees and forest brush.
Those woods were probably cleared for farmland hundreds of years ago. Piles of unearthed stones were typically stacked in a low wall along property lines. Fieldstone walls are a tradition going back centuries, most notably found in England and Ireland. They aren’t as common today, but not all is lost. There are different ways to
https://ephenry.com/blog-2016-july-a-walk-in-the-new-england-woods-will-undoubtedly-reveal-remnants-of-a-fieldstone-wall-standing-strong-amongst-trees-and-forest-brush/Party on the Patio: Summer Wines
Having a great outdoor space gives you more opportunities to spend time with family and friends. A themed party on the patio can vanquish our work-a-day blues and turn an unassuming weeknight into a fun-filled event. Wine-tasting parties are especially popular to have outdoors. There’s nothing like a summer night combined with a beautifully chilled
https://ephenry.com/blog-2016-july-party-on-the-patio-summer-wines/Running water
Leonardo DaVinci said “Water is the driving force in nature.” Because our bodies are mostly water, it’s in our nature to live near bodies of water. Most of the Earth’s population lives within a few kilometers of a lake, river or sea. According to the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 39% (123.3 million people)
https://ephenry.com/blog-2016-july-running-water/No Fly Zone – keep the bugs at bay
One of the major stumbling blocks to spending more time outdoors is the dreaded mosquito and the itchy bite it leaves behind. Thankfully in our region these little pests don’t usually come with big problems like they do on other continents. Still, when we are plagued by bugs we tend to spend less time outside.
https://ephenry.com/blog-2016-june-no-fly-zone-keep-the-bugs-at-bay/Change it up: Chicken Marinades from Around the World
As outdoor grilling enthusiasts, we all have our go-to marinade recipe for the best chicken in the neighborhood. Recipes for a good marinade are like gold, because they make a simple grilling event into a showplace dinner. The marinade does most of the work. After a few hours or a day of soaking, the hardest
https://ephenry.com/blog-2016-june-change-it-up-chicken-marinades-from-around-the-world/Commune with nature
“Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience.” ― Ralph Waldo Emerson This Saturday, June 25, 2016, the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) is encouraging all of us to slow down and reconnect with Mother Nature by camping out. Here’s some information from the NWF’s website: http://www.nwf.org/Great-American-Campout.aspx “National Wildlife Federation’s Great American Campout is also part
https://ephenry.com/blog-2016-june-commune-with-nature/Keeping cool on the patio
June 20th at sundown begins the new season. June 21 is the first full day of summer (September 20th will be the last). Many hot days await us in the coming months. Since we’re usually indoors through most winter and spring weeks, we want to maximize our time outside. When temperatures soar into the 80-90
https://ephenry.com/blog-2016-june-keeping-cool-on-the-patio/GO BEYOND THE GRILL: Make Dad happier this Father’s Day
Sunday, June 18, 2016 is Father’s Day. We’ve all done the funny hats and grilling accessories thing. In fact, we posted our own gift ideas list last year. That stuff is fun. But there are only so many gag gifts and gadgets one dad needs. This year, skip the grilling gear and give Dad an
https://ephenry.com/blog-2016-june-go-beyond-the-grill-make-dad-happier-this-father-s-day/Retiring an old flag
Old flags are to be cut and burned (and ashes buried). Another option for flag retirement is to properly fold then bury it. Scouting and Veterans groups conduct ceremonies to retire flags, but you are welcome to follow proper retirement procedures at home. The Girl Scouts of America, Boy Scouts, Baden-Powell Service Association, Campfire,
https://ephenry.com/blog-2016-june-retiring-an-old-flag/How to spend more time outdoors on your patio
When Summer comes, getting outside more often is like re-learning a language. It may take a few stuttering steps to get into a routine that includes more time outside, but once you get into the swing of things you’ll remember how much you loved it. Changing a few of your habits can ensure you have
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