Thursday, March 12, 2026

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Custom-built Craftsman house with stunning mountain views

Lisa Kelley of MacCaro Real Estate offers a home with space, privacy, scenic beauty, and the quality of a true Craftsman home, in a most convenient location.

THE LAZY BERKSHIRE GARDENER: Week of March 12, 2026

We have about nine weeks until our last spring frost. What seeds will you start?

A recipe for Soda Bread from the kitchen of Monica Bliss for St. Patrick’s Day

My soda bread recipe was handed down to me from my mother-in-law, Kay Ten Kraft, and it is the very best soda bread there is and probably ever was.

Custom-built Craftsman house with stunning mountain views

Lisa Kelley of MacCaro Real Estate offers a home with space, privacy, scenic beauty, and the quality of a true Craftsman home, in a most convenient location.

Berkshire region real estate sales – March 6, 2026

Weekly real estate transactions for Berkshire County in Massachusetts, Litchfield County in Connecticut, and Columbia County in New York.

THE SELF-TAUGHT GARDENER: What lies beneath

On a trip to the Galanthus Gala in Pennsylvania, more snow and the hope of spring cause this gardener to wonder what comes next.

THE LAZY BERKSHIRE GARDENER: Week of March 5, 2026

I suppose that most of us will still have a foot or more of snow on the ground this weekend. Are you eager to sow some seeds?

The best of lake living!

Victoria Standring of LaMacchia Realty offers a stunning home, privately and intentionally set just off the shoreline, creating a peaceful retreat with elevated views. And in perfect turnkey condition.

Berkshire region real estate sales – February 27, 2026

Weekly real estate transactions for Berkshire County in Massachusetts, Litchfield County in Connecticut, and Columbia County in New York.

A recipe for Baked Oatmeal from the kitchen of Barbara Beach

I had written a note on the recipe: "deelish," so, I decided it was perfect for this cold, wintery Sunday morning.

THE LAZY BERKSHIRE GARDENER: Week of February 26, 2026

Once the temperatures move up into the 20s and 30s next week, you could scout around for pruning opportunities.

A masterful rebuild

Eric Steuernagle of Fairground Real Estate offers a rare combination of historic-inspired design and modern comfort—a beautiful rebuild in the heart of Great Barrington.

A recipe for Roasted Cipollini Onions from ‘What’s on the Board?’ by Neil Fox

Not only do these sweet onions taste great, they require only minutes of prep, and in the process, you’ll discover Urfa Biber, mystical, smoky, aromatic pepper flakes from Turkey.

Berkshire region real estate sales – February 20, 2026

Weekly real estate transactions for Berkshire County in Massachusetts, Litchfield County in Connecticut, and Columbia County in New York.

THE LAZY BERKSHIRE GARDENER: Week of February 19, 2026

Even if you do not consider yourself a garden designer, you can plant with intention.

Italian Soup from the kitchen of Barbara Beach

These cold wintery days simply call for soup.

Stockbridge Colonial with River Views

Cortney Dupont and Brandon White of Cohen + White Associates offer a house full of history and possibilities close to the center of Stockbridge, with views of the Housatonic River from a sprawling backyard.