Enjoying the fruits of their labor
Fall temperatures beckon you to come out of the air conditioning and enjoy the crispness of the air. And while pumpkins steal much of the buzz, apples should truly be acknowledged as a permanent symbol in our American history. Apples may be the Marylin Monroe of...
Comfort foods-Maryland style
As the heat of summer subsides, our yearning for lower humidity and cooler temperatures tends to grow stronger. And so, it seems, do our cravings for some good old-fashioned comfort food. Getting through those foreseeable “r” months before catching any signs of spring...
Delmarva’s late, great tomato canneries
Whether picked from your garden or purchased from local produce stands, fresh tomatoes are hot off the vines this time of year across Maryland. At their peak, fresh tomatoes are prepared in a number of ways such as in gazpacho, salsas, sauces and salads, while many...
Hellebores known to be early bloomers
Hellebores, also known as Lenten Rose, can bloom as early as January in some parts of USDA Hardiness Zone 7, even when there’s snow on the ground. In a recent GrowerTalks webinar sponsored by Pacific Plug and Liner, long-time hellebore breeder Bart Noordhuis offered...
Find holistic energy savings for the ‘whole house’
The costs related to home energy use keep rising, both in terms of dollars and environmental impact. Worse yet, on average more than a third of household energy consumption is wasted through so-called “phantom power” use and small inefficiencies that snowball into a...
The Museum of Eastern Shore Life, Centreville
(Editor’s note: DeeDee Wood is the owner of Black Cat Curiosities, an online antiques research and sales venue.) Old farm tools hang with many other antique tools in the recesses of the large Museum of Eastern Shore Life building, located at the 4-H park in Queen...
Fight Hunger with Family Meals
Benefits of garden planting in fall
Plant an unbe-leaf-able fall garden
It may feel like summer, but the fall planting season is upon us. Mentioning spring might have some folks confused for a moment, however, now through November is the time you want to plant any bulbs that you’d like to see come up in the spring. The cooling...
Fall hacks to keep home cozy, uncluttered
This summer went by so quickly that I think if I blinked, I might’ve missed it! While we are embarking on my favorite series of seasons and the beloved (or dreaded depending on your perspective) “Hallowthankmas” series of holidays, September and the months to follow...
