Evergreen Magnolia always in fashion
The Evergreen Magnolia is a wonderful tree for all seasons! It blooms in the spring with fragrant, creamy 8-12 inch white flowers and often continues to bloom through the summer. It has decorative cone-like pods that release rosy-red coated seeds that are suspended on...
The first Thanksgiving
History of the soup tureen
(Editor’s note: DeeDee Wood is the owner of Black Cat Curiosities, an online antiques research and sales venue.) Recently, I was in a rather grand museum, Winterthur, in Wilmington, Del., and found myself in a hall of soup tureens. A vessel for soup and culinary...
Inspired Holiday Entertaining
Enlist a scarecrow for your yard
Looking for a greeter for your doorstep or a guardian for your garden?. Carving pumpkins might get much of the glory for fall crafting, but don’t forget about the fun of making a scarecrow. Many of the supplies you’ll already have around your home to create the...
Brighten winter with indoor blooms by forcing spring bulbs to flower early
If the wait for bulbs to bloom in spring seems excruciatingly long, you can pot some up now and enjoy a floriferous winter indoors. Gardeners are constantly gaming the system, using fertilizers to force plants to direct energy toward more blooms, more fruit or faster...
Dulin thrives in turning old into new again
Much of what Webb Dulin uses in landscaping his Dorchester County property has been around for years, even decades. But he takes pride in giving it a fresh look several times a year. Using antique farm and household items, Dulin turns old into new again. His long...
Pumpkin puree a promise to the future
Between the flavored lattes, donuts and farm markets, it’s pretty easy to track down pumpkin and pumpkin flavored food this time of year. But, that get’s a lot tougher after Halloween to say nothing of the spring and summer months. Now’s the time to preserve fresh...
Breathe in the fresh air of autumn
There’s something about fall that just feels like a deep breath. The air gets crisp, the days grow shorter, and suddenly the world around us is painted in warm shades of red, orange, and gold. It’s nature’s way of saying: slow down, take it all in. Savoring the Season...
Get to know your plants’ soil pH needs
Soil pH — a measure of soil acidity and alkalinity — is crucial in the landscape because it affects nutrient availability and overall plant health. Fall is the perfect time to check for and adjust soil pH. All plants have a specific pH preference, with most preferring...
