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This beautifully set up farm table drew the attention of guests who visited this house atop a hill overlooking the Delaware Valley. It is only one of the focal points of interest. A group of friends put their passion to work and created six types of garden in time for the annual Secret Garden Tour in Milford, Pa. The result and their collective story are quite engaging. Click here to subscribe to current issue.
Contents
house picks
13 Bower House
Add some visual appeal to your garden with a Victorian-styled gazebo made by Amish carpenters.
14 Spring Pickins
Home products that are ripe for the season.
16 Material Witness
A look at some of the composite decking out in the market today.
18 Shedding Some Light
Solar energy is a hot topic in the Lehigh Valley Green Builders Expo in March.
19 On the Table
Two experts discuss how we can save on energy costs through passive solar design.
20 Catching Up With Thom Filicia
One of the Queer Eye’s Fab Five talks about life after the popular show and his new book.
now and then
21 The Quality of Mercer
The 36th Annual Folk Fest held in May, in Doylestown, Pa., shows a glimpse of early American life.
22 One Fine Day in Narrowsburg
Check out why tourists are attracted to this Catskills town.
24 Petal Pushers
Garden enthusiasts can expect an extravaganza at Sussex County’s Springfest Flower and Garden Show.
26 Beck and Call
Artist Robert Beck inspires us with his paintings and his hard work to get to where he is.
28 Hope Springs Eternal
Quaker businessman Benjamin Parry, born in 1757, is instrumental in making the town of New Hope in Pennsylvania what it is today.
make it home
29 This Seider Paradise
The circa 1941 log home has undergone a major renovation. Rhoda and Norm Seider gave us a tour of their house.
38 Perennial Success
Their energy is infectious; their passion for gardening is unquestionable. Join Brenda Ruello and crew as they show off their creation.
46 Vegging In
There is no reason why you can’t grow and eat your vegetables, too.
50 My Favorite Room
Jenna and Andy Field of Warwick, N.Y., love to entertain a lot so they expanded their kitchen and doubled up on appliances.
52 Deals and More
A country home that is eco-friendly.
take it easy
53 Swing Time
Semi-private golf courses in the Delaware Valley are upping up their ante.
56 InnSight
Santosha offers visitors a place to relax and reflect on one’s life.
58 Circa of Friends
The menu in Circa, an American bistro in High Bridge, N.J., includes a diverse selection of Polish pierogies and Russian salad, South American empanadas and Moroccan grilled shrimp.
64 Your Weekend
Take the water route and kayak under Bogert’s Bridge, one of the covered bridges in Lehigh Valley.
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8 Come On In
10 We’ve Got Guests
60 Season’s Specials
