MANTS offers annual sneak peeks
Looking out my home office window, there is still a layer of crusty snow on the ground — but I know spring will be here soon!. It might look quiet at your local garden centers and nurseries at this time of year, but they are busy spending the winter months preparing...
Regarding trees: When is it time to say goodbye?
A tree adds a lot to a landscape. It makes shade, a haven for birds and wildlife, and they clean the air. For some people who grew up in one place or planted a tree upon arriving to a new place, a long-living tree in some ways becomes part of the family. It’s there...
Starting seeds indoors may be answer
A growing season can test a gardener in many ways, but if you’re starting seeds indoors when the weather is still cold, the answers are pretty easy to get. According to local Master Gardeners, the first rule of seed starting is: Follow the recommendations on the back...
Not just a pretty face
Indoor plants add so much beauty in a home, but they also do an amazing job of cleaning the air we breathe, making your home healthier, and can improve your mental health. Choosing the right plant depends on the amount of sunlight that comes into the room that will...
Be ready to change with the seasons
March is here, and this month we begin the transition from winter to spring. It’s nature’s rejuvenation, it’s when we start to see our landscapes begin to come alive with early blooms, budding trees and the first signs of the grass beginning to green-up and grow....
Add some sparkle to housecleaning
Is there anything better than coming home to a clean house? I honestly can’t tell you how happy it makes me to see (and smell) my house in the immediate moments after I have cleaned it from top to bottom. It has become an increasingly rare occurrence in recent years,...
Vintage Horse Harness Brasses
(Editor’s note: DeeDee Wood is the owner of Black Cat Curiosities, an online antiques research and sales venue.) A horse brass is a decorative medallion made of brass that adorns the harness of a horse. For show and pageantry, as well as for status symbols of the...
Catch me if you can …
Hey, why don’t you take a hike?
After the snow has thawed, there’s an opportunity to break out of hibernation for both the critters and the humans alike. Pack some snacks and hit one of the great local trails in the area. Whether you prefer catching glimpses of wildlife or a like a bit of people...
Is it too early to prep the garden for spring? Nope
I feel like I just stored my gardening tools and patio umbrella for the season. And yet, with the winter solstice in the rearview mirror, it’s already time to start preparing for spring. Testing Seeds This morning, I sorted dozens of seed packets by their expiration...
