Buying your plants from a local garden club is the perfect way to improve your yard with affordable locally grown plants. Garden Club Members typically donate ‘divisions’ from the robust areas of their own gardens, so this is a great chance to get a healthy and hardy specimen.

Many plants are offered at a fraction of the cost from buying retail, and have just recently been dug from a local yard. These plant sales are often annual spring fundraisers for the local clubs and you never know what you will find. Garden club members are very helpful so feel free to ask about which plants are happy in sunny or shady locations.

Saturday, May 12, 2012

Amherst NH Garden Club, Wilkins School -80 Boston Post Rd in Amherst.

Saturday, May 19, 2012

Derry NH Garden Club, Masonic Hall – 58 East Broadway in Derry
Milford NH Garden Club, Community House Lawn- 5 Union Street in Milford
Bedford NH Garden Club , Bedford Town Hall – 3 Meetinghouse Rd in Bedford
Rye NH Driftwood Garden Club ( both May 18th and 19th), 163 Central Road in Rye

Saturday, June 9th, 2012

Merrimack NH Garden Club, St. James Church – 646 Daniel Webster Highway in Merrimack
 

UPDATE: This story was just published in the Windham Independent. View the article here.

Just a few days ago Hollywood celebrities made one of Verani.com‘s exclusive listings their film set! Joss Whedon is well known in the Hollywood community.

According to IMDb.com, his accomplishments include creating television series’ such as “Buffy The Vampire Slayer, and “Firefly”, writing for “Roseanne,” and producing the screeplay for “Toy Story.” He also wrote and directed, “Serenity,” as well as “The Avengers”.

Now Whedon has teamed up with Dirty Dancing star Jennifer Grey to film “In Your Eyes,” a sci-fi/romance, in Windham NH.

The motion picture also features notable Hollywood names such as Zoe Kazan, Michael Stahl-David, Mark Feuerstein and Twilight’s Nikki Reed.

The filming took place this week at the prestigious estate of 25 London Bridge Road in Windham, NH. This home is a breathtaking masterpiece which clearly impressed the Hollywood executives.

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The home, listed by Mary-Jo Driggers, is available with a list price of $1,400,000 and features over 11,000 sq ft of grandeur, six bedrooms, ten baths, rich woodwork one would find in a European Castle. The stone terrace leads you to the gunite pool and cabana. This home is remarkable and grand yet warm and comfortable.

We will all be watching for the release of In Your Eyes!

The Merrimack Outlets are coming to town, finally! Get your resumes freshly printed and ready for a great, rewarding full or part time job. Many of the stores will be hiring for all positions today (3/30), so here is your chance to shine!

When: Friday March 30th between 8am-6pm Where: Nashua Community College – 505 Amherst St, Nashua NH
Who: To name a few, the following stores are slated to be there for on-site interviews; Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, Bloomindale’s Outlet Store, Bose, Calvin Klein, Coach, Cole Haan, DKNY, Elie Tahari, Gap Outlet, Guess, J.Crew, Lucky Brand, Michael Kors, Nautica, Nike, Polo Ralph Lauren, Puma, Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th, Talbots and Tommy Hilfiger.

Check for updates on the Merrimack Premium Outlets progress and nearing Grand Opening! http://www.outletsyes.com/default.asp

Guest post by Beverly Youree of www.nhaudubon.org

Where: Nature Cafe – 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH
When: April 6, 7:00pm – 8:30pm

Jeff Romano, author of Best Loop Hikes: New England, NH White Mts to the Maine Coast and 100 Classic Hikes in New England, will give a presentation about classic hikes such as the Franconia Ridge to lesser known gems such as hikes in the Mahoosuc Mountains in Maine.

Jeff will also share great places to view wildlife as well as other natural, historical, and cultural facts about the particular locations. Book signing to follow!

For more information, feel free to contact Jane Hanson – 603-668-2045.

Guest post by Aisha Mitchell of Amherstrec.org

Let us help you around the night sky. Join us for stories and a walk in the woods along easy paths that accommodate people of all ages. Bring a flashlight to help you navigate uneven terrain. Join us for one or more of these full moon hikes and discover how well you can actually see during a full moon.

Frog Moon, vernal pool investigation

Date: 4/6
Time: 8:30-10pm
Where: Peabody Mill Environmental Center (PMEC)
Fee: $8 Amherst Resident, $10 Nonresident, $20 Amherst Resident family (3+ people), $25 Nonresident family
*Snow Shoes will be available.

These programs require registration one week prior to the date of the hike.

The Boys & Girls Club of Nashua (47 Grand Ave), is hosting complimentary weekly playdates for young children, to give them a head start on socialization skills, have some fun and make new friends! This also serves as a bonding experience between parent and child and a great way for parents to squeeze in some socializing as well.

Where: Boys & Girls Club, 47 Grand Ave., Nashua, NH.
When: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM offered every Tuesday (pre-registration suggested)
Who: Parents with young children – all welcome!

How: Pre-registration for the playgroup is strongly suggested. Please call Lori Fowler at the Boys & Girls Club at 603-883-0523, ext. 215 by the Monday prior to the program date. (Limited transportation is available, but must be requested in advance. Registration can also be done by sending us an email)

Cost: There is no charge to participate. The play date is facilitated by the professional staff from Child and Family Services.

For more info: The Family Resource Center of Greater Nashua provides an on-going schedule of programs on a variety of topics. Most are offered free of charge. Complimentary child care is available for many programs. Call 603-883-0523, extension 215 for information on upcoming programs, or email familyresourcectr.nashua@gmail.com

This Easter Egg Hunt will go on in rain, snow, sleet or shine! Parking is available behind the Bartley House or at the Windham Presbyterian Church. The recreation department is asking to please leave the pets at home.

The Easter Bunny will be available for photos outside from 10:00 am until 11:30 a.m. In case of inclement weather, the Easter Bunny will be in the Town Hall.

Join the fun!

Little pillows from heaven…that’s what they are! If you haven’t been to Planet Marshmallow, you’re missing out. Mass produced plain marshmallows in a bag from the grocery store… how boring. Especially once you’ve tried the wonderfully made marshmallows from owner, Heather Cox, in a store near you.

These are handmade gourmet marshmallows in a variety of flavors like Salted Caramel, Chai Spice and Chocolate Chipotle, just to name a few. And the Peanut Butter pie is so yummy! They have some savory items on the menu too… but seriously, shouldn’t everyone have dessert first? That way there’s always room for it!

Coffee, desserts, make your own S’mores, tableside and chocolate fondue…need I say more? Try them soon and let me know which flavor is your favorite.

Best of NH 2011
Best Gourmet Marshmallows & Best Locally Sourced S’mores!

There’s a little-known gem in Windham/Derry that few people along the I-93 corridor of Southern NH are aware of. If you’re looking for a great place to take the family or dog, or if you just need a new place to jog, try the Windham rail trail.

With the final 2 miles of trail recently paved into Derry’s downtown, the rail trail is now the longest continuous paved trail in NH, stretching from Roulston Road in Windham to downtown Derry (8 miles). On the trail you’ll find walkers, joggers, bikers, roller-bladers and even the occasional horseback-rider. The trail is relatively flat and it’s maintained well for a smooth ride whether you’re on wheels or just sneakers. The surface is paved making for an easy stroller-stride. A brisk ride along the trail will bring you past several scenic water bodies and natural habitats. The scenery can really take the edge off of your daily exercise or brisk jog. Much of the trail is cut into ledge on either side and it’s not uncommon to have a canopy of leaves overhead in the spring and summer months. In spots, the trail is well elevated above the landscape below which really brings out the beauty of the trail.

The trail is well marked with mileage markers at each half mile on the Windham side. While traveling the trail you’ll likely pass other riders, walkers and runners so you can feel comfortable that you’re not all alone out there. There’s also a renovation project in the works for the old Windham Depot Station that would appear to be finishing up this year. On the Depot end there are Port-o-Potties at the parking lot and the policy on trash and dog fouling is carry-in, carry-out. More details can be found on the trail website at: windhamrailtrail.org Give the trail a try, you won’t be disappointed.

Guest post by Beverly Youree of www.nhaudubon.org

Where: Massabesic Audubon Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, NH
When: Saturday, March 24, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Cost: FREE

Join Jay Barry, licensed bird bander for 40 years, as he shows us the fascinating banding process from capture to release. Using mist nets to catch birds, we will ID, band, and record our findings for the national database.

You will be able to learn how to identify species, sex, and age with a variety of live subjects!

We will also discuss the MAPS (Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship) program that will be happening at Massabesic in summer. Analyses of the resulting banding data provide critical information relating to the ecology, conservation, and management of North American landbird populations, and the factors responsible for changes in their populations.

For more information, feel free to contact Jane Hanson – 603-668-2045