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Eastern Redbud a reliable harbinger of spring’s arrival
Like a lot of us, the Eastern Redbud simply can’t wait very long for spring to come. It pushes out flowers even before its leaves break through. Known as the harbinger of spring, delicate blossoms and buds are one of the most dramatic displays of color at a time when...
Students recreate ‘Rooted in Community’ display
One of the more eye-catching exhibits at the Philadelphia Flower Show in March was “Rooted in Community,” a depiction of The Spring Gardens Community Garden in Philadelphia put together by the Pennsylvania Horticulture Society Flower Show Club at the University of...
Crafting workshops in vogue
Spring often feels like a fresh start and a time to try something new, as well as a time to break out of hibernation. With many local artisans hosting workshops and classes at social spaces, there is surely an interesting one happening near you that can check both...
Add something new to your garden
It’s a special kind of joy that only a gardener could understand. I always get an extra spring in my step when nurseries begin stocking the year’s new plant introductions. 2024 brings new annuals and perennials that will make any plant lover bloom from ear to ear....
Talbot County homes featured in Maryland Pilgrimage tour
Talbot County is steeped in more than 350 years of American history. Named in honor of Lady Grace, wife of Sir Robert Talbot and sister of Cecilius Calvert, second Lord Baltimore, Talbot County was settled by the English about 1661. With more than 600 miles of...
Thoughts of saving the planet
Warm, Pop-able Treats Perfect for Sharing
‘The Brownie’ able to make photography accessible
(Editor’s note: DeeDee Wood is the owner of Black Cat Curiosities, an online antiques research and sales venue.) Photography has a long history of trial and error, experimentation of materials, many different camera styles, and other attempts of capturing the world on...
Be mindful of ground temperatures, too
Welcome to National Gardening Month! It is said that April showers bring May flowers, but Mother Nature had a different idea this year. March brought on spring early and many flowers and trees have already finished blooming. Remember one thing: Just remember that even...
