Camellias can grow here
Camellias, originating in China and Japan, found favorably fertile ground and devoted fans in the...
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Month: September 2021
Taylor family farmhouse rooted with humble start
(This article marks the third in a series that will focus on historic farmhouses in Caroline, Dorchester and Talbot counties. These homes have been in the same family for decades, and are being given new life by the younger...
Read MoreSeed saving: A growing hobby to savor
As summer settles into fall, it’s tough to let go of that urge to garden. Becoming a seed saver could channel that energy and preserve plant diversity. For those on a budget, seed saving requires minimal cost and saves spending...
Read MoreBought a new tree? What now?
There are a few things husbands don’t like to hear. Well, maybe more than few, but some — “I got it on sale!”, “Look what I rescued!” and “Honey, where’s a big shovel?” can really mean an improvement to the landscape when you...
Read MoreSpring forward with fall mulching
Gardening in the spring begins with lots of optimism and ambition Then, a stretch of unfit weather, a busy week with school or work and just like that, you’re behind schedule and, some years, getting caught up again just doesn’t...
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