‘I Seafood and Eat It,’ from SH&G staffers
Unusual Christmas tree ornaments of the past
(Editor’s note: This is the third of a three-part series featuring art and antiques of the Eastern Shore. DeeDee Wood is the owner of Black Cat Curiosities, an online antiques research and sales venue.) Christmas tree ornaments always bring back a bit of nostalgia and...
Don’t stress over the holiday season
We are fully immersed in another holiday season, and frankly, I have been feeling a little festive this year. The past two years have been a challenge for all of us and sometimes a season of festivity can be a bit overwhelming when combined with the everyday stressors...
Placement matters with poinsettias
Keep poinsettias in an average room temperature of 65 degrees to 70 degrees during the daytime and 60 degrees to 65 degrees at nighttime. Avoid drafts from registers, radiators, baseboard heat and open doors. Locate plants in bright indirect light (never full sun). It...
Cut flowers hold spirit of warmer weather
December can be a chilly month outdoors but it is easy to bring the warmth of a summer’s day inside by picking up some cut flowers and placing them with some greens to create an attractive arrangement. Most cut flowers arrive at the local florist and grocery stores in...
Christmas in miniature
There’s an ancient grain, new grind at Old Wye Mill
The Old Wye Mill, Maryland’s oldest operating grist mill, is steeped in history. Built in 1682, its iconic water wheel and stones ground grain supplying George Washington’s troops. Thanks to Caroline County farmer Gerry Godfrey, the mill now offers an even deeper dive...
It’s Wise keeping up with Santa’s magic
Have you ever left a voicemail for Santa? Though Santa Jerry’s number is from Delaware rather than the North Pole, as soon as his jolly voice tells you he’s in his workshop and to please leave a message, you get the feeling it’s “him.” If you’ve been around a young...
Trotting along with Tanglao Carriage
With so much happening at a fast pace these days, there’s something about the steady clip-clopping of hooves that encourages people to slow down and enjoy some fresh air. Cruising through historic Easton, the driver making those hooves go is more than likely Jessica...
The poison of arsenic in Victorian era
(Editor’s note: This is the third of a three-part series featuring art and antiques of the Eastern Shore. DeeDee Wood is the owner of Black Cat Curiosities, an online antiques research and sales venue.) Arsenic is a by-product of the industrial age, a bright green...
