Crape myrtles entrenched as a Shore thing
While they may be native to places in East Asia, crape myrtles have long been ubiquitous with...
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Category: Features
Phippins are paying it forward
As Chris and C.J. Phippin moved around from state to state, their passion for helping foster children always came with them. After moving to Maryland last fall and settling into a property with more space than they’ve ever had,...
Read MoreIn pursuit of the hot pepper
With quarantine spring underway last April, I agreed to grow a pandemic garden with some neighbors. Taking a poll of preferred vegetables to sow, I prepared to hear the old standbys requested: tomatoes, lettuce, squash, carrots,...
Read MoreSellers playing with house money as buyers vacate cities for Mid-Shore
Six months ago or more, an appraisal on a home $50,000 below its listing price would have likely stalled the home’s sale. But when it happened a few weeks ago on the Mid-Shore, the buyer didn’t bat an eye, offering to pay the...
Read MoreEthel Mae studio a pour house
“I don’t know how to paint.” … “I’m not an artist.” … “What if I mess up?” Deanna Pratt has heard it all from her guests the first time they visit Ethel Mae Studio, a creative space she opened a little over a year...
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