Category: Debra R. Messick

The joy and hard work associated with growing things has always been second nature to Emily Jackson, the namesake of iconic Dorchester County family farm business, Emily’s Produce, now in its 24th season. Even as a youngster,...

Each growing season, gardeners yearn to learn the crucial dates indicating spring planting and first frost in fall. Seeking reliable guidelines, growers have regularly referred to the color-coded zone maps printed on the backs...

Trees are not only treasured parts of our landscape. These silent sentries become deeply embedded in our world, providing shade, shelter, wildlife habitat, and beauty. Even more, trees serve as living calendars and, in a way,...

Have you ever seen a native bee hotel? Hint: It isn’t shaped anything like a hive, and there’s not a drop of honey. But if you spot a structure resembling an open-faced bird house filled with circular nooks and crannies, you may...