Reset and calm down your busy September
Recently, we celebrated the first day of school, and as I welcomed a brand-new group of second graders into my classroom, I greeted everyone with a cheerful, “Happy New Year!” I know, I know. The calendar says September, not January. But as a teacher, the beginning of...
It’s time to review fall gardening
Many people think that the end of summer is the time that the gardening season starts to wind down. The reality is landscape plants, lawns and vegetables do grow and thrive this time of year. I mention this because fall is really the best time for planting,...
Hostas feature colorful leaves, various sizes
Hostas are wonderful herbaceous perennials that thrive in morning sun and dappled shade. They prefer moist, slightly acidic, organically rich, well-drained soils. Once established, they can tolerate dry shade for short periods of time. Like most herbaceous perennials,...
Monarch Migration: Nature’s extraordinary journey needs our help
Few sights in nature are more remarkable than a Monarch butterfly riding the autumn winds southward, traveling hundreds or even thousands of miles toward a destination it has never seen before. Every year, millions of monarchs participate in one of North America’s...
How to test your lawn for grubs and what to do if you find them
What does it mean when brown patches show up in a perfectly healthy lawn? The truth is, it could be anything from drought to dog urine, fungal diseases, pests or too much fertilizer. But many homeowners automatically blame grubs. The problem with this is that it’s...
Preston Historical Society, Preston, Md.
(Editor’s note: DeeDee Wood is the owner of Black Cat Curiosities, an online antiques research and sales venue.) As you pull into the quaint, picturesque town of Preston, Md., you will see an impressive house on Main Street, the Wilson/Noble House, the oldest house in...
Remember, Mum’s the word
Flavor Meets Function
Paddle through the hidden Shore
When it’s just too hot for running or biking, it may be time to hit another kind of trail. The Eastern Shore offers miles and miles of trails for paddleboarding and kayaking through its scenic waterways. Paddling is a fantastic yet low impact workout that also lets...
ADUs: mall structures, big impact
Mother-in-law suite, backyard cottage, Granny flat or Casita. Call it what you will, but an Accessory Dwelling Unit — a secondary livable structure built on the same parcel as a primary single-family unit could be more commonplace in the years to come on the...
