Handle artwork with kids’ gloves
It’s almost time to send the kids back to school. Sure, you’ll miss them but few things beat hearing the stories they come home with, even if you only get a few clues to piece it all together. (Fingers crossed the teacher doesn’t call to fill you in on what you didn’t...
Let heat, humidity dictate water usage
Understanding how heat and humidity affect your perennials helps you to water correctly. If nature does not provide water then your plants are counting on you to do it. The hotter and drier the air, and the windier the weather, the more water your plants need. Only...
Tech aids for simplification
Did you know that the average American owns 10 electronic devices? I am pretty sure my family — especially my tech-savvy teenage children — each exceed the average for this particular statistic! While many electronic devices and tech advances may seem overwhelming in...
Good things come in small packages
There is a wonderful saying that “Good things come in small packages,” and this compact plant that is covered with tiny white flowers is one of those good things! The plants name is Calamint or Calamintha nepeta subsp. nepeta, and it was honored in 2021 as the...
A history of the flea market
(Editor’s note: DeeDee Wood is the owner of Black Cat Curiosities, an online antiques research and sales venue.) When someone says the words “flea market”, generally the idea would come to mind of discounted antiques, furniture, clothing and perhaps tools or jewelry....
Pop Up Cooking Creativity
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Home-grown blueberries worth labor if done right
!t’s officially blueberry season in Maryland, and between pies and pastries or just popping them right in your mouth, fans of the fruit are welcoming them back with open arms (and buckets). From late June to early August, Marylanders are getting their fix before they...
‘A great way to grow the plants I love’
Stephanie Stube said she knew what she was getting from her husband Brian for their second anniversary, but two years later, she’s still amazed by it every day. She said she made no secret about wanting a glass-windowed greenhouse space outside their McLean, Va.,...
Smokin’ hot
The cherished summer tradition of outdoor cooking holds even more succulent surprises in store for smoker devotees and those intrigued to experiment. The concept of cooking turkey in a smoker, once considered quirky, became a revelation to culinary adventurers willing...
