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Jerome Williams sells handcrafted scented candles at his Greenfield Farmers Market booth on Saturday mornings. What started as a hobby he shared with his mom has blossomed into a business called Gifted Peace.

Lighting the way with determination and grace: Greenfield man handcrafts candles for sale at farmers market

by Eveline Macdougall For the RecorderJune 26, 2023

PVRS teacher Nikki Pullen, back row, right, with some of her environmental science students. Pullen raises funds for and implements many programs at the school related to outdoor learning, environmental preservation and stewardship.

Bringing them outside: Pioneer Valley Regional School teacher inspires students to love and protect natural world

by Eveline Macdougall For the RecorderJune 13, 2023

Emma Donnelly and Peter Wackernagel, with their children Darby, 4 months, and Esmeralda, 3 years, and Wackernagel's mother, Betsy Hardy, represent three generations of nature lovers. Wackernagel, a landscape designer, stewards the Youth Climate Action of Franklin County program through the Brick House Community Resource Center based in Turners Falls.

Giving youth tools for real change: Local landscape designer shares his skills

by Eveline Macdougall For the RecorderMay 30, 2023

When Rawn Fulton arrived in Franklin County 50 years ago, he became involved with a filmmaking project that led to the creation of the masterpiece “Root Hog or Die.” The film is receiving renewed attention as it reaches the half-century mark, and can be viewed at upcoming events.

A legacy of local family farming captured on film

by Eveline Macdougall For the RecorderMay 15, 2023

A time-honored work ethic combined with modern technology at Boxco Studio in Greenfield enables a small crew to meet the kitchen remodeling needs and other requests from homeowners throughout the region. Left to right: cabinet maker Morgan Thomson, office manager Kat O’Brien, cabinet maker Claire Jenison, marketing manager Bel Muller, co-owner Gallagher Hannan and co-owner David Erickson.

Boxco Studio carries on manufacturing tradition in Greenfield

by Eveline Macdougall For the RecorderMay 3, 2023

Born and raised in Guyana within an Indian immigrant community, Orange resident Nalini Goordial has many creative skills related to culinary and visual arts. Through her new business, Kitchen Wizardry, Goordial offers resources and encouragement to those cooking at home. This is a self-portrait.

Inspiring culinary adventures: Orange resident helps make home cooking more delicious

by Eveline Macdougall For the Recorder April 18, 2023

Nationally renowned flower expert John LaSalle operates LaSalle Florists in Whately, the business started in 1929 by his grandfather, James LaSalle Sr., and continued by his father, James LaSalle Jr.

A lifetime with flowers: Third-generation florist John LaSalle offers blooms and kindness

by Eveline Macdougall For the RecorderApril 3, 2023

Bryant Stewart creates art in many styles — including drawings, printmaking, and paintings, as well as murals — but is perhaps best known for his renderings of antique vehicles. He and his wife, Jeanie Schermesser, transformed a former church building into their home and studio in Erving.

Making a home while making art: Erving couple brings creativity to every project

by Eveline Macdougall For the RecorderMarch 20, 2023

Laura Schlaikjer, president of the Greenfield Garden Club, loved seeing the work of Dutch landscaper Piet Oudolf while visiting Chicago and New York, even though at the time she did not know he was the genius behind the innovative scenes she observed. Local residents can see a film about Oudolf’s work this Sunday in Greenfield.

Film spotlights innovative landscape design

by Eveline Macdougall For the RecorderMarch 13, 2023

Gill farmer Daniel Botkin, second from right, will be on hand to advise growers who attend the March 19 Cabin Fever Seed Swap at Just Roots in Greenfield. Botkin has taught many classes and workshops related to gardening over the years.

Swapping and saving seeds: Preparing for the 2023 growing season

by Eveline Macdougall For the RecorderFebruary 27, 2023