Farmhouse offers charm respite, for Rolands
(This article is part of an ongoing series that spotlights historic farmhouses on the Mid-Shore. These homes are being given new life by the younger generation that lives in them presently.) To put it briefly, it was love at first sight for Lauren Roland. She and her...
Hoya kerrii shows a lot of heart
With its signature heart-shaped leaves, it’s pretty obvious why the Hoya kerrii plant has become so popular around Valentine’s Day. But how it compares and contrasts to a real loving relationship, metaphorically speaking of course, may not be as crystal clear. “These...
Habitat for Humanity’s toolbox expands
Habitat for Humanity Choptank’s mission to help Mid-Shore residents realize the dream of home ownership has become widely known and well respected. Now the organization can add on to that valuable role by bringing home repair and neighborhood revitalization...
President Theodore Roosevelt’s Teddy Bears
(Editor’s note: DeeDee Wood is the owner of Black Cat Curiosities, an online antiques research and sales venue.) In honor of February, two things can combine together in the antiques world to represent holidays in the month. President’s Day and Valentine’s Day both...
Fresh, Healthy Family Meals
What an explosive, delicious idea!
Set your table with meal planning
Last week, I spent several hours and a couple of hundred dollars curating lots of fresh groceries to feed my family for the upcoming week. With a car full of groceries, I then headed over to my favorite pizza place to pick up the carry-out meals I order because,...
You can still prep, clean up in February
February is a month where the weather can vary greatly. Even though it may still be cold, damp, snowy and sometimes miserable outdoors, occasionally Mother Nature will bless us with a day or two of sunshine, which inspires us to go outside and work in the yard....
2022 All-America Selections announced
The All-America Selection of plants is the only national non-profit plant trial organization in North America. Their mission is “to promote new garden varieties with superior garden performance judged in impartial trials in North America.” They judge both flowering...
Enlightening advice for indoor plant growers
The season for “decking the halls” with festive greenery has passed. But having indoor plants through the winter can keep the joy coming, while also enhancing our physical and emotional health. But partaking of those benefits can be challenging for those with limited...
