Nagel Home Farm boasts rich history
(This article is part of a series that spotlights historic farmhouses in Caroline, Dorchester, Queen Anne’s, Kent and Talbot counties. These homes are being given new life by the younger generation that lives in them presently.) In her novel The Book of Stillmeadow,...
Q&A: Big ideas for small spaces
Being hemmed in by a small space — be it an apartment balcony, tiny urban patio or a front step — doesn’t mean you have to give up on your garden dreams. According to authors Kathy Jentz and Teri Speight, there are numerous ideas available to turn growing dreams into...
Get made in the shade with Rhododendrons
Rhododendron is a good option for partially-shaded areas but not all may thrive the way you want. With 1,200 species in the genus and more than 28,000 cultivars in the world, it’s important to select from the right group when trying to cover a moderately shady spot....
Ears to a succulent Easter
Flowers and bunnies mark the traditional signs of Easter everywhere. In recent years, though, a unique botanical adorably bridging flora and fauna has emerged. Commonly called the bunny ear succulent, Monilaria moniliformis features budding green leaves bearing an...
Deliciously Healthy Dishes from Sweet to Savory
Any way you slice it …
A brief history of wallpaper
(Editor’s note: DeeDee Wood is the owner of Black Cat Curiosities, an online antiques research and sales venue.) Wallpaper can totally change the look of any room. Elegant sweeps of floral themes, animals, birds and scenes can transform an ordinary wall into something...
Use wisdom in spring cleaning
Ahh, spring is in the air! It has been a long and dreary winter, and, like you, I am enjoying the warmer temperatures and the greening of the landscapes around me. I love the long hours of daylight, but the spring season tends to take a toll on my mental health. A...
April is when it really starts to count
This month really kicks off the gardening season most years and this year is no different. Plants are ready to break out of their trays and flourish in the ground. The weather wakes up perennial flowers and shrubs. And, unfortunately, the weeds and pests show up for...
Long live the ‘King of Hearts’
April brings spring flowers long before May warms things up, so the spring flowers are often more cold-hardy. The tiny but beautiful hybrid, Dicentra “King of Hearts” features heart shaped rose red flowers and powdery blue green fern like foliage. Each bright flower...
