The costs related to home energy use keep rising, both in terms of dollars and environmental impact. Worse yet, on average more than a third of household energy consumption is wasted through so-called “phantom power” use and...
Read More(Editor’s note: DeeDee Wood is the owner of Black Cat Curiosities, an online antiques research and sales venue.) Old farm tools hang with many other antique tools in the recesses of the large Museum of Eastern Shore Life...
Read MoreIt may feel like summer, but the fall planting season is upon us. Mentioning spring might have some folks confused for a moment, however, now through November is the time you want to plant any bulbs that you’d like to see come...
Read MoreThis summer went by so quickly that I think if I blinked, I might’ve missed it! While we are embarking on my favorite series of seasons and the beloved (or dreaded depending on your perspective) “Hallowthankmas” series of...
Read MoreMonarda punctata, or “BeeBop,” is also known as dotted beebalm and will thrive on our Eastern Shore in sandy soils with moisture and full sun. Once established, dotted beebalm becomes more drought tolerant, but will always...
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