Tea Lane Farm goes to Krishana Collins
Chilmark selectmen and the Land Bank advisory board voted Friday to award the farm to well-known flower farmer.
Magnificent magnolias thrive on Martha’s Vineyard
Is there a prettier tree to ogle than a magnolia?
Several butterflies have arrived here ahead of schedule
Along with most other migrating birds and animals, butterflies have appeared on the Island much earlier than usual.
Earth Day means more now than ever; daffodil failure
Caring for our home planet now will help protect its future, and ours.
Growing a wildlife-friendly garden
If we wish to support the glamorous species, the creatures we love to observe, we must also support the unglamorous ones, upon whom the former depend.
Potty talk: Wastewater treatment techniques promise win-win
Advances in wastewater treatment technology provide home and commercial property owners with low-tech ways to treat their own dirty water on-site.
Vineyard experts speak on saving water for a not-so-rainy day
Rainwater harvesting, or rain catchment, has become increasingly popular in certain parts of the country experiencing drought conditions for the first time.
Grow with the pros at Vineyard Gardens
The series of talks covering a variety of topics has proven a popular way to get free advice, enjoy a hands-on experience, and learn a bit about plants.
Massachusetts Senate passes renewable energy bill
The Senate voted unanimously April 5 to pass legislation aimed at bolstering the state's renewable energy supply and getting a better handle on electricity prices.
To some naturalists, “native” is neither relative nor debatable
Native plants do best here, according to some horticulturalists, but what exactly constitutes a native?
Nowadays, pale yellow is in vogue in and around the garden
Style is random and demanding: keeping up with the latest trendy colors can be quite a challenge.
The complexities of dealing with nature on Martha’s Vineyard
Whether it's a hawk killing a chicken or a tick infecting a human, there's a price to be paid for living so close to nature.
Extra early season upends gardening calendars
Predicting how things will grow this spring is tricky business, since the season is so advanced.
Tisbury Senior Center legal clinic offers home protection tips
Attorney Arthur Bergeron outlined home protection strategies for estate planning in the first of three free legal clinics he will present this spring.
Red-tailed hawks have year-round homes on Martha’s Vineyard
Some two dozen families have stopped migrating, content to he here all the time.
Martha’s Vineyard herbalist pens fun, instructional book on herbal health
Vineyard herbalist Holly Bellebuono has written a charming, useful, and fact-filled book gently introducing common herbs and their many uses.
Vineyard Propane maintains status quo in AmeriGas merger
AmeriGas officials say their company's recent merger with Vineyard Propane's parent company will mean business as usual for Island customers.
Bark is often overlooked as a mark of beauty and individuality
The pattern, texture, and color of a its bark makes a tree more interesting and easier to identify.
Cleaning up your clutter
If clutter is a problem for you, don't feel alone. Two organizers located on Martha's Vineyard can help.
Island cabinetmakers, a skilled group
Cabinets, like other custom home furnishings, can turn a plain room into a place of interest.