Investing in the future at Big River Chestnuts Farm in Sunderland

“Living Music’: New book chronicles life, music of fiddler David Kaynor

Shutesbury designer brings vision and long view to laying out greenspace

A half-century time capsule: Photo historian Michael Lesy’s newest book offers snapshots of the 1970s

Earth Matters: Leaving a positive trace on the land

Fatherhood Journey: Savoring our camping time on one last trip

Get Growing: A flower farm born of love

Back on the indoor stage: Music comes back in a big way in September

Book Bag: ‘When All the Girls Are Sleeping’ by Emily Arsenault; ‘West of Boston’ by William Conelly

Bring on the art: Smith College and UMass Amherst join local galleries in new September exhibits

Civil War historian, UMass professor Stephen Oates dies at 85

Valley Bounty: Hay is king at Vollinger Farm in Florence