‘BeeBop’ desires Shore’s sandy soils
Monarda punctata, or “BeeBop,” is also known as dotted beebalm and will thrive on our Eastern Shore in sandy soils with moisture and full sun. Once established, dotted beebalm becomes more drought tolerant, but will always flower better and are less susceptible to...
Let your kitchen cool off, too
Things are always heating up in the summer, but that doesn’t mean your kitchen has to! While winter calls for warm hearty meals, summer calls for light and fresh — not to mention easy. To ease the dinner and meal rush, take advantage of slower days when you have time...
A common-sight, roadside delight
The signs of summer are many on the Eastern Shore and the opening of roadside produce stands ranks high for many people. Being able to indulge in such a plethora of fresh local fruits and vegetables throughout the season is well worth the wait. While driving along a...
Upstarts egg-static over new ventures
Farmers’ markets are wonderful sources for fresh, local edibles, but also, surprising finds not on everyday supermarket shelves. Many vendors delight in offering more than the expected fare, even when it comes to staples such as eggs. Two such innovative area smaller...
Antiques Discovery ‘Road Trip,’ Part 1 of a three-part-series: St. Michaels Museum, at St. Mary’s Square
(Editor’s note: DeeDee Wood is the owner of Black Cat Curiosities, an online antiques research and sales venue.) Scott Hercik, vice president of the board of trustees for St. Michaels Museum, stands proudly in front of a wall of artifacts in the museum as his picture...
Flavorful Grape Recipes
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Harvest how-to’s, occasional plant issues
This month is peak harvesting season for summer crops. Harvesting fruits, veggies, and herbs is important for your plant to understand it needs to keep producing. What happens when you leave fruits and vegetables on the vine or plant? We’ll find out. You might also be...
No loss of variety with daylilies
Daylilies are delightful summer blooming herbaceous perennials that come in a rainbow of vibrant or soft colors, some double bloomers and some with long elegant petals. Their name says it all, the flowers open every morning and bloom all day long, closing in the...
Learn to hoard your summer
Summer is my absolute favorite season, so when the calendar turns to August, I inevitably get a little sad. Between the longer days, the relaxing pace of life, and the warm weather, it just seems to go by so much faster than the other four seasons. One of the things...
