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...
Summer music fills the Mid-Shore air
Summer is time to do just about anything outside, especially taking in some great music. Whether you like to listen and lounge or hit the dance floor, there are lots of local spots to check out. Head to downtown Easton for their annual concert series happening many...
Hospital’s horticulture therapy program raises much more than plants
Many people think of their gardens as a calming place, a quiet area that helps think through problems and relieve stress. For a select group of patients at the Eastern Shore Hospital Center in Cambridge, gardening and horticulture is an actual form of therapy and...
Be on guard to thwart common tomato pests
Tomatoes are the most popular plant grown in home vegetable gardens and like other vegetables, there are any number of problems that can interfere with growing a good crop. In Maryland, tomato plants are susceptible to several diseases, pests, and, at times,...
Lipscomb fund continues to leave mark
In 1963, Elizabeth Sheer Lipscomb was a founding member of the Garden Club of the Eastern Shore and served as its first president from 1963-65. She left her club with an endowment which came to be known as The Lipscomb Fund, and its continuing purpose is to be used...
Grow a new gardener: Summer activities for youth
You may be sharing the load when it comes to looking after young grandchildren this summer, and with up to three months to fill with attention-occupying activities, gardening ideas can keep them entertained and instill a love of growing plants that could last a...
Let freedom ring: The history of the Liberty Bell
(Editor’s note: DeeDee Wood is the owner of Black Cat Curiosities, an online antiques research and sales venue.) The month of July brings about images of enduring freedom and American symbolism, with the celebration of Independence Day on July 4. One of the most...
Simplify summer on the grill
Look. … Lift. … Turn!
Handle pruning, watering like a pro
Summer is here and with the arrival of the heat and humidity, comes the arsenal of more insect and fungal problems. Water will be evaporating faster and air will be dryer. This month we’re talking about how to handle powdery mildew issues, what to prune and how it...
