Growing some of your own vegetables and herbs is a rewarding summer pastime and a great project to do with kids

One of the most healing things we can do during times of upheaval is to get close to nature. No matter what happens in the world around us, the cycles and rhythms of the natural world remain unbroken. The sun still rises every morning, the stars shine at night, the ocean tides ebb and flow, the seasons follow one another through the turning of the year. Upon that solid ground we build our lives, reinforce our link to the rhythms of nature and find renewed strength.

In flower gardens and landscapes, spring begins with bulbs. Here on the East End some of the earliest — and most welcome — color in our landscapes and gardens comes from bulbs....

It’s time to rake leaves and put the garden to bed...

East End gardens near the water require careful consideration of growing conditions...

If you’ve been spending a lot more time than usual at home this summer, outdoors on your deck or patio, around the pool, in the pool house or gazebo, on the porch or in the sunroom, you’ve probably wanted to make it a place where you really enjoy spending time...

Colorful flowers in a summer garden are pure delight and for many of us, an essential part of the joy of the season...

Colorful plantings help Bring the deck into the landscape...