Organic Gardening

Here we feature The Gardening Guy’s weekly, down-to-earth advice on traditional, organic methods of cultivation, planting, and harvesting. He truly celebrates what a joy it is to play in the dirt. We dig up old-fashioned Seasonal Tips that are easy, quick and typically cost-free, as well as recommend interesting People, Places & Products. You’ll also want to check out GreenYankee Travel for off the beaten path ideas to gardens and nurseries around New England. read more

Fresh Cooking

If you’re reading this, you probably know your way around the room in your home with the stove. What’s different here are features like Parsimony in the Kitchen and Fresh Recipes from Yankee Cook, one frugal New Englander’s food blog. Maybe you’re looking for a farmer’s market, a CSA, or an artisan cheese producer. We also recommend People, Places & Products to improve your cooking skills without getting on a plane to France; well, maybe a virtual trip... read more

Barter at GreenYankee

Bartering. Trading. Swapping. Exchanging. No money changing hands. Post what goods or services you have and request what you need. It’s that easy and virtually cost-free. The renaissance of bartering is a welcome consequence of our challenging economy and it’s eco-smart. Why buy it when you can barter for it? GreenYankee Bartering puts members in touch with members. So, you’re likely to meet someone who’s like-minded, probably very cool, and may be your neighbor! read more