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A couple preserves a family tradition with a new house that bests the original while retaining its warmth and charm.

Landscape architect William Carson Joyce of Edgecomb brings eco-friendly design and a clean, SoCal aesthetic to Maine....

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Dedicated to her mother-in-law’s vision, Cynthia Hosmer tends a landmark coastal garden in York.

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The smart look of Polly Peters and Bear Blake’s 187-year-old Mount Vernon home owes to clever reuse and a generous coating of white paint.

A Bar Harbor home is built from the ground up — literally.

A carved-up granite hilltop offers a breathtaking perch for a seasonal retreat on the island of Vinalhaven.

Two artists add color and spark to an 89-year-old bungalow while embracing its beautiful simplicity.

A family tradition endures on the Pemaquid Peninsula.

A sophisticated garden yields a wholesome bounty in Castine.

From the article “A Business Full of Beans” in our April 1981 issue.