HOME & GARDEN
Seeing the Forest for the Trees
Virginia pine deserves a second look January-February 2024 by Steve Carroll, Contributing Columnist If you live in the mid-Atlantic, you’ve surely seen Virginia pine, though you may have given it just a passing...
The Northern Red Oak
Oaks are found around the world, with about 90 species in North America alone.
Downy Serviceberry In Flower?
Nature has so many ways to announce spring’s arrival, from the flowering of daffodils, crocuses, and other early bulbs to the unmistakable calls of wood frogs and spring peepers, to the emergence of earthworms after a warm, soaking rain.
Looking Good, Selling Well
The old warning that there is no second chance to make a first impression is true not only for people, but for homes, too.
Sweet Spires in the Breeze
If you are not acquainted with the native shrub Virginia sweetspire, you may come to appreciate its wonderful adaptability, especially in today’s perplexing climate extremes.
Eastern Redbud
Few spring sights rival the impact of rounding a curve on a back-country road and coming upon a group of Eastern redbud trees in flower.
Going Wild in the Garden
Anyone who gardens, or even putters in the yard, knows that the simple act of gardening provides many benefits — fresh air, exercise, stress relief and access to fresh foods to name a few.
Small Changes, Big Impacts
When it comes to gardening for nature, big changes come in small packages and work best when approached with baby steps.
Growing Compassion
Madison Truong knew she was doing much more than learning how to grow fresh vegetables.