Poison ivy – bane of humans

#Middlebury #PoisonIvy By JANINE SULLIVAN-WILEY The Coaster’s 1959 hit, “Poison Ivy,” captures a lot in its lyrics: “Poison Ivy, poison ivy / Late at night while you’re sleepin’, ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – July 13, 2021

#Middlebury Dill planted near tomatoes will draw caterpillars away from the fruits. And it’s delicious. Potato salad will have more flavor if you whisk together all the dressing ... Continue Reading →

Gardener shares home remedy

#Middlebury #Health DEAR DR. ROACH: Quite by accident, I have found a home remedy for poison ivy and poison oak. As an avid gardener, I get poison ivy once or twice a year. I always ... Continue Reading →

Somewhere in the Middle – March 2020

#Middlebury By BRIDGET HENRY My sister and her family recently moved from Brooklyn, New York, to a small town in lower Fairfield County. Although my sister had lived in New York City ... Continue Reading →

Give hiking a try

#Middlebury #MiddleburyLandTrust By JANINE SULLIVAN-WILEY “I’ve been thinking about going for a hike,” a friend of mine said, “but I’m really not sure what to expect, or ... Continue Reading →