Early-blooming magnolias trumpet springtime
When we think of magnolias, our minds often drift off to a warm summer evening with their sweet, soft scent sitting in the air and their crisp white flowers seeming to illuminate under the sun going down. Maybe our imagination drifts to the south, sipping on some...
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 Homes Tour on Saturday, May 17. “This...
Be 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 developed it into the bonsai we know today....
Consider 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 encouraging home and community gardeners to do...
How 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 weed whacker, leaving horizontal...
April 9 is ‘Cherish an Antique Day’
(Editor’s note: DeeDee Wood is the owner of Black Cat Curiosities, an online antiques research and sales venue.) lthough the exact origins and creator of the annual April 9 “National Cherish an Antique Day” are a bit unclear, it has been celebrated since around 2019...
Tulips help to introduce spring
April is finally warm enough to encourage the tulips to emerge from the ground and spread their beautiful, colorful rainbow of flowers. Tulips are originally from Asia Minor where the wild ones still grow and bloom on the mountain slopes. Tulips came to America in the...
Learn to cope with hardships
Spring is here and while I am almost always happy to bid farewell to the dreary and cold winter days, I have to say that this spring, I am particularly grateful for the beauty of spring with all of it renewed hope and fresh blooms of new life. While I have always...
Spring is finally here; now get busy
Welcome to April! After a winter that didn’t seem to want to end, how special is it to finally say, “Happy spring”? The spring gardening season is in full swing, so let’s discuss ways to keep your garden healthy. Your time is very valuable and we all want to use...
Easter appetizers and cakes!
