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Jessica Damiano Is it illegal to pick lady slipper orchids?

Marge Perry

Arugula, red cabbage, cucumber, carrot and bell peppers

3 Simple salad recipes

3 Simple burger recipes 3 Simple shrimp recipes 3 Simple pork recipes 3 Simple grilled chicken recipes

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Jessica Damiano

A lady slipper orchid sprouts up in Vincent

Is it illegal to pick lady slipper orchids?

Enter the 2018 Great LI Tomato Challenge Peat moss vs. mulch: Which is better for garden beds? 30 gardening chores and tips for June Homesteading on LI for a self-sufficient life

Gardening 101

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Erica Marcus

Asparagus from Wickham's Fruit Farm at Northport Farmers

1:51 Inside one of LI's longest running farmers markets

Endearing new eatery serves over-the-top BBQ Weekly farmers markets to visit this summer Jamaican eatery reopens after 6 years Celebrity chef takes over at LI hotel

Ask Amy

Jogger wonders how to respond to street harassment Wife needs to translate the ‘love languages’ Adult hopes to confront mother over childhood abuse Girlfriend’s solo escapade bothers boyfriend Overseas lover pressures woman for quick marriage

God Squad

God Squad: Community key to suicide prevention Signs won’t be interpreted the same way by all of us Readers share signs of loved ones who have died Marx missed the mark on much — especially religion Signs may be real, or a coincidence

Lauren Chattman

NOFODOCO (North Fork Doughnut Company) doughnuts in Mattituck.

New doughnut shop opens on LI

New LI cheese shop aims to be local hangout Where to get amazing desserts during LI Restaurant Week

Beth Whitehouse

'13 Reasons Why': What LI parents, kids are saying How 6 LI families limit screen time Parents, do you know what ‘Juuling’ is? Should parents let kids participate in walkouts? 5 things to know if sending kids to camp for first time