New nativars resistant to powdery mildew
The heat of summer does not hurt our native garden phlox which thrives in full sun and rich, moist organic soils. The native soft pink to purple garden phlox is susceptible to powdery mildew but there are a lot of wonderful new nativars that are resistant to that leaf...
Antique Discovery ‘Road Trip: Trappe Rural Life Museum
(Editor’s note: DeeDee Wood is the owner of Black Cat Curiosities, an online antiques research and sales venue.) Elizabeth Ferguson, president of the Trappe Rural Life Museum, met me at the entrance to their main building on the farm campus, just outside Trappe, Md....
Islands in the Bay, it is what we are
Grape Summer Gatherings
Shore sourced: Build a local burger
The thing about a burger is that they can be a simple and quick dinner or they can be dressed up into a fancy gourmet meal. We’ve all heard of the burgers of folklore, costing in the four digit realm. One, the “Golden Boy,” created by a chef in the Neverlands, is...
Between the buns: Condiments are essential
Summer is a time for you to get sweaty, but your food to get saucy. Chances are, you have a whole refrigerator door of condiments. A mustard too spicy, another too sweet. A mayonnaise that you love to mix in with a tangy barbecue. An intriguing sauce that you bought...
Mason Dixon Outfarm graces scene in wildflowers
Shayne Darling-Meyer has always been free-spirited and wild, so it’s not surprising that she is passionate about wildflowers and native plants. She is also described as “creative, compassionate and kind-hearted” — so much so that she can’t stand to see a flower...
Go bug-free? Maybe not such a good idea
Many of us consider insects as something to be feared, an annoyance to be swatted or a germ-carrier to be stomped on. Maybe it’s time to reconsider. Many children are afraid of bees, most of which can’t or won’t sting unless threatened. I have a healthy respect for...
No time for the summertime blues
Sweet, sweet summertime is here! It is my favorite non-holiday time of the year for so many reasons — a slower change of pace, longer days, vacations and an abundance of fun activities to do throughout the season. In recent years, I have found it to be busier than...
Look out for hot-weathered hazards
July marks middle of the summer gardening season. Expect the hottest temperatures and humidity of the season this month. Having said that, here are a few gardening tips to help plants through this tough time of the year. Be sure to check trees and shrubs weekly for...
