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...
Phlox offers a little bit of everything
At the turn of the 20th century, phlox was a mainstay in most gardens for its numerous varieties, soft colors and versatility. Its popularity faded after World War II as perennial gardens became viewed by many as too old-fashioned but has since made a comeback with...
Technology helping us to connect in pandemic
Keeping in touch in current times can be difficult with restrictions, but the pandemic has also shown the importance of reaching out to your loved ones. From the elderly living alone or in assisted living, college kids who aren’t able to easily travel home as often,...
Creativity hanging on by a thread
Before the trees at the Adkins Arboretum naturally show their color this year, a group of creative people are giving some an early burst through the center’s yarnstorming event. With aliases like yarn bombing, guerrilla knitting and “kniffiti,” yarnstorming is a form...
Displays say: ‘Love thy neighbor’
February on the Eastern Shore can be bleak; the sparkle and excitement of the holiday season have passed, and the dreary, gray winter days fade quickly into dark, chilly evenings. An uplifting sight, however, can be found on Talbot Street in St. Michaels every year...
‘Love Letters to the Shore’ documentary lauds locals’ way of life
For those in the know, it’s common knowledge that Maryland’s Eastern Shore has served as the stage for many movie favorites. Just to name a few, scenes of “Wedding Crashers” were filmed near St. Michaels, parts of “Runaway Bride” were shot in Snow Hill and Berlin, and...
Gardening witnessing resurgence of interest
With 2021 well under way, the new year for gardeners is right around the corner. Each year, Garden Media Group issues a trends report, discussing what’s popular and emerging on the gardening scene. “This year, we had to scrap many trends we had identified and examine...
Macramé returns as a groovy way to keep hands busy
For many, macramé harkens back to the Bohemian style of the 1970s with accessories and decoration made of intricately-knotted rope with beads and other flourishes. Now, macramé is groovy again for people looking for a fairly quick and easy craft to learn that keeps...
A hobby with every fiber of your being
Michelle Follett refers to her relatively new shop, in downtown Cambridge, as a “destination for the serious and the curious.” Those already involved in weaving and textile arts are summoned into Michelle Follett’s Textile Teachings with beautiful fiber of every color...
Honey, be the bees’ knees
Many hobbies that revolve around the outdoors often bring benefit to the environment and even with its truly unique qualities, beekeeping surely falls into that category. Honeybees fall prey to a full slate of issues, from tiny mites that infest hives to chemical...
The Chair Whisperer
Chairs may seem like humble functional objects. But over time, those companion pieces can feel almost like old friends. Even as we quickly glance over, they can evoke loved ones we still envision sitting there. They’re also teachers, transporting us to bygone eras of...
Cookies Just 4U
Candles have the ability to fill a room with mood
When the colder weather arrives with the inevitable early darkness, it is a natural cue that it is time to settle down and snuggle in. As your family begins to hibernate this year, try lighting candles to add warmth to your home. While they are a simple enhancement,...
A cheeseboard a must for party spreads
What if I told you one of the most popular dishes to bring to holiday parties is one you don’t have to bake, freeze, saute or anything else labor intensive and is practically impossible to mess up? And you could even support local business to boot? It’s not a...
Safe at home after 60
Home is where the heart is and seems to be our safe haven. But as we age, staying in one’s home can pose challenges to those living alone. For seniors in Talbot and Caroline counties, Partners-In-Care provides help meeting these hardships. The Mid-Shore’s PIC office...
Orrell’s Maryland beaten biscuits live on
If you grew up spending Sundays and holidays with family on the Eastern Shore, chances are Orrell’s Maryland Beaten Biscuits were on the menu. The company’s saga started in 1935 when Ruth Orrell began making biscuits in her Wye Mills home kitchen to raise funds for...
Sunflour Bakery dishing out lots of smiles
For Lanna Talley, making people happy with baked goods has always brought her joy. “There’s pictures of me in an apron when I was 3 with my grandmother. I just love it,” she said. “You can’t give someone a cookie without putting a smile on their face.” Moving to the...
Shop ‘small’ to make a gift special
Think about your favorite Christmas movies. There are the funny slapstick movies where the main character is having one issue after another at the overcrowded box store. Then there are those cozy Christmas movies, where the characters are strolling with paper shopping...
Events switch gears to reach public
Fall is a chance where everything turns golden outside, and the crisp air seems to bring our optimism. After a simple summer vacation, events in the community have begun to reemerge with the fall foliage in October. Kicking off the fall calendar were Cordova’s “Not...
Cooking in the great outdoors
As summer’s roasting hot temperatures come to an end, many start thinking of roasting marshmallows over a hot fire. While nothing beats a classic s’more, with gadgets both old and new, there are endless concoctions to create over a bonfire whether it’s at home,...
