Early-blooming magnolias trumpet springtime
When we think of magnolias, our minds often drift off to a warm summer evening with their sweet,...
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Month: April 2025
Sweet Caroline Historic Homes Tour set for May 17
Caroline County, known as the “Green Garden County” of the Eastern Shore, is rich in agriculture, history and architecture. That will all be on display through the Caroline County Historical Society’s Sweet Caroline Historic...
Read MoreBe patient, don’t be intimidated by growing bonsai
Growing a bonsai is more than just caring for a miniature tree — it’s an art, a craft and an ancient meditative practice. Originating in China thousands of years ago, bonsai was later adapted by Japanese growers who further...
Read MoreConsider planting an extra row for the hungry in your garden this spring
If you’re gearing up to plant fruits, vegetables or herbs this spring, why not grow some extra to donate to your local soup kitchen or pantry? The national Plant a Row for the Hungry campaign, launched in 1995, has been...
Read MoreHow to garden when you love both dogs and plants
If you’ve ever had a dog, you know they don’t exactly tiptoe through the tulips. I’m fortunate that none of mine ever had a penchant for digging holes, but my late pit bull, Maddie, used to run through my perennial beds like a...
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