Home & Garden

The Times asks Island architects: What's one thing you try to convince a client to do to make their home more environmentally friendly?"I would have to say a really good building envelope: good insulation, good windows.

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Stand up for what you stand onBy Abigail Higgins Page 3Fresh, local, and deliciousA look at Island CSAs By Caitlyn Clark Page 4Bringing the inside out:Outdoor livingBy Gwyn McAllister Page 6The dirt on...

I do not have a green lawn of the type that would make a suburban homeowner proud.

In observance of the first Earth Day, 40 years ago today, a small band of Island miscreants gathered roadside trash and delivered it to the front steps of the Dukes County Courthouse in Edgartown.

We're all aware by this time of the importance of eating local – and what could be more local than your own backyard? Growing your own vegetables is one way to guarantee that you're putting something as pure and fresh as possible on your table, but there's a lot to be aware of to ensure the health of your garden, family, and environment.

The trend towards creating more ecologically sound environments is partly a result of homes becoming smaller and more compact.

In the past few years, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) programs, which allow people to buy a share in a farm's harvest, have grown significantly on the Island.

When people think of butterflies, they think of summertime.

Homegrown meets Sunday, Jan. 17, from 3 to 5 pm at Agricultural Hall. Under discussion: seed ordering, seed sowing, catalogue exchange. Arboretum's winter attractions If there is wintry weather, one of the nicest things is being...

Our mid-fiscal-year property tax bill just arrived from the town of Oak Bluffs, reminding me that while I don't actually enjoy paying them, I regard the basic idea of taxes as a good one....