HOME & GARDEN
Greener Pastures
Cattle do a lot more for the country and environment than just being the backdrop for popular Western dramas.
Black Walnut: Massive and Messy
The good, the bad and the nutty June 2024 by Steve Carroll, Contributing Columnist A landowner with a mature, open-grown black walnut is fortunate indeed, able to appreciate this tree’s massive presence; thick,...
Maryland is Milkin’ It
June is National Dairy Month June 2024 by Laura Emery, Staff Writer In a transient and fast-paced world, there’s something magical about watching the sun set over tall silos overlooking lush green pasture dotted with grazing cows. It’s a familiar scene in Maryland —...
Spirit of the Season
The season of gratitude is upon us. I want to thank you readers for stopping by this column to get my musings on the garden for the last 21 years. In this, my last article, I think back fondly on how plants have helped cultivate friendships and well-being.
GMOs Explained
Many consumers are curious to learn more about the purpose and safety of GMOs.
SHADY AND SHEDDING
You could hardly find a better-named tree than shagbark hickory, though paper birch, striped maple and longleaf pine are in the running.
Nostalgic Nasturtiums
Nasturtiums are vibrant, cheerful flowers in hot red, orange and yellow, with distinctive round leaves with spoke-like veining.
Pretty, Portable Pollinator Gardens
Bees, birds, butterflies and other pollinators play an important role in our global ecosystem. By transporting pollen from one plant to another, they make growing the food we eat and the beautiful garden spaces we enjoy possible.
How To Market Your House
Staging is the process of making a home’s interior look its absolute best to entice prospective buyers. It used to be the stuff of television’s real estate programs or a trend in major metropolitan areas.