Classical arrangement: New life for vintage jewelry
Some 40 years ago, Nancy Jarvis opened her front door to find a large unlabeled box she wasn’t expecting. Upon opening it, she found it full of artificial flowers and it fueled her craftiness and creativity. “I just went crazy,” she said. “I started making wreaths and...
History of artificial flowers
It’s that time of year again when bulbs are sprouting up beautiful flowers in nature, including crocus, daffodils, hyacinth and tulips. Many people want to preserve this beauty in nature, in artificial form, to admire it indoors, and bring a bit of nature to their...
Quarantine lessons we’ve learned
The flowers are blooming, the days are getting longer and suddenly, after a year of living a simpler life whether we wanted to or not, my schedule is filling up. While I never want to endure a global pandemic again in this lifetime, I feel like there are some silver...
Columbine short-lived, but worth it
Aquilegia Canadensis, otherwise known as Columbine, is a wonderful native herbaceous perennial that thrives on the Eastern Shore when planted in moist but well drained soils and sunny mornings with afternoon shade. A plant only has to live for three years to be listed...
Look out for Boxwood twig blight
Watch for Boxwood Twig Blight. The fungus Cylindrocladium pseudonaviculatum first presents itself as leaf spot followed by rapid browning and leaf drop starting on the lower branches and moving upward in the canopy. The fungus can remain in fallen leaves, so be sure...
Sea glass, straight from the source
Power Family Means with Protein-Packed Peanuts
Victory garden guru helps create home-grown veggie bliss
Self-described “novice lettuce grower” Page Lansdale was also his family’s lone tomato lover, and he brought forth a crop a few years back. But, in a Claiborne neighborhood laden with Master Gardeners, he yearned for his own vegetable garden. As if by fate, a friend...
Paice’s burning passion for teaching sprouts into sowing secrets
Jena Paice has had a winning way with veggies throughout her 20-year organic farming adventure. The Talbot County cultivator, branded as Spirit Grower, has gained local renown and loyal customers, among them several area eateries, and home gardeners, who rave about...
St. Patrick’s Day planting said to bring good luck
Hard work and patience are important tools for any gardener. But a bit of luck also goes a long way! A four-leaf clover tucked inside an overall pocket might be one way to guarantee a providential outcome. However, as most Master Gardeners know, getting plants into...
