It’s officially winter… and time for our annual winter photo contest! After a hiatus last year, we are pleased to roll out a new online submission process. See contest rules and enter here: UGJ Winter Photo Contest page

Brussel Sprout Carbonara with Fettuccini Yield: 4 servings 8 ounces of dry fettuccini 2 tbsp olive oil 1 lb brussel sprouts, cleaned and chopped (but not too small) 2 shallots, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 4 ounces smoked bacon, chopped into small pieces 2 eggs, slightly beaten 2 ounces grated parmesan cheese 1. …

MATERIALS Pre-made blank gift tags, about 2 by 3 inches Ink pad in desired color; I used “pine” Arborvitae cutting about 2–3 inches long A few pieces of scrap paper Piece of wax paper, slightly larger than arborvitae cutting Fine tip marker in desired color STEPS 1. Remove a few rows of foliage from bottom …

Location: Bovara, a village nestled in the olive groves on the slopes near Trevi, Italy. Name: Sant’ Emiliano (that’s the name of this individual tree—it’s a thing, in Umbria) Genus/species: Olea europaea Common name: Olive tree Age: 1,000 years (Or 700 years, or 1,700 years. Or something) Submitted by: Reynolds Kelly Reynolds says: Umbria in …

by Liz Magnanti It’s inevitable: snow, ice, sleet, and cold. Winter will be here before we know it. The days become short and the nights are long. Sometimes I think of how rough we have it here in Upstate New York, but in the winter I take one look out the window and see all …

Preparing for Holiday Decorating Now that you have put your outdoor gardens to bed, it is time to prepare for the upcoming Holiday Season.  Indoor plants can add beauty to your home during the cold and snowy months ahead. Amaryllis:  To plant a newly acquired Amaryllis bulb, place a piece of clay shard over the …