Scare up some fun with a Graveyard Bash
Root veggies keep us grounded
Every vegetable crop needs its roots, but when the roots are the vegetable that’s consumed, it’s all the more important. Most root vegetables are good sources of vitamins A and C, which boost the immune system; fiber, which aids digestion; antioxidants, which...
Summer may be winding down but buttonbush still has time to shine
Fall is just around the corner, and some of my summer bloomers are beginning to wind down. But birds and other wildlife continue to need sustenance from plants, and I continue to need focal points in my garden. Fortunately, buttonbush, a sadly underused shrub, is...
Help caramel apples become a family tradition
Back-to-school season comes with a lot of apple paraphernalia with a side of pencils and books. If you fast forward just a pinch, it starts to get more delicious with a side of caramel and crunchy chocolate. While thought to be an old-fashioned treat, I assure you,...
These plants wait their whole lives to bloom once. It’s usually spectacular
Flowering annuals generally bloom nonstop before dying at the end of the year or season. Perennials return every year, providing either season-long color, a burst of blossoms followed by sporadic blooming or a limited show that can last as little as two weeks. And...
Plan your fall chores with wildlife in mind
Fall officially starts on Sept. 22, and with it traditionally comes a long “to-do” list of clean-up chores. Gardeners, and nature-lovers in particular, are learning that list is better cut to a minimum for the sake of wildlife Your tendency may be to rake every leaf,...
Antique Discovery ‘Road Trip: Tilghman Watermen’s Museum
(Editor’s note: DeeDee Wood is the owner of Black Cat Curiosities, an online antiques research and sales venue.) Driving out to Tilghman Island, with a long, curvy road and twists and turns that offer views of the Chesapeake Bay and surrounding tributaries, you can...
Learn to declutter with a plan
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 that follow certainly tend to derail any of my summer-accumulated simple living ethos. I...
American Beautyberry offers smorgasbord
American Beautyberry or Callicarpa americana is a wonderful native shrub that greets spring with fragrant, bright green foliage that sit opposite each other on long slender arching stems. The leaves can grow 3-6 inches long and 1-3 inches wide with a pointed tip and...
