2024 Total Solar Eclipse
Seven years ago, in August of 2017, I wrote about the Solar Eclipse and how we watched it at Behnke’s. I remember how excited we all were to see it. Yesterday, April 8th, 2024, we had, as many of…
Seven years ago, in August of 2017, I wrote about the Solar Eclipse and how we watched it at Behnke’s. I remember how excited we all were to see it. Yesterday, April 8th, 2024, we had, as many of…
March sure has come roaring in as a lion this past week. We have had everything from beautiful weather to bone-chilling cold winds and some snow last Sunday night. I have never liked the wind or, for that matter,…
A Trip To DC Last week, I was able to do something that I had wanted to do for a while. I went to DC with my cousin, Jeanne Byrnes, her husband Jim (a big thank you to Jim for…
As February fades, garden centers buzz with anticipation. New arrivals bring bursts of color, from houseplants to fruit trees.
How about the weather we had last Friday and Saturday? Four Seasons in one week. I almost felt like I was in Florida! Going from 6 inches of snow and 6 degrees to no snow and 70 degrees! In one…
I love to read garden blogs; Marianne Willburn has one of the best. When I got her email this week, the title caught my attention. I started reading and laughing the whole time. But she has a point. Many of…
Today, while scrolling on Facebook (no judgment, please), I came across these 4 beautiful photos of orchids. First, I thought oh wow, it is getting close to the time that the National Capital Orchid Society (NCOS) will have its Annual…
Winter Time in Maryland. The old joke is, “Only in Maryland can you experience all four seasons in one day!” For the first time in about two years, we were told to brace ourselves for the BIG one!! Little kids were…
What traditions do you have, if any, on New Year’s Day? For us, my husband’s grandfather always knocked on our door early in the morning on New Year’s Day. I will never forget forty-four years ago, Granddad Bowman knocking on…
Crafting grave blankets for loved ones – a cherished family tradition.
In 2015, we planted PawPaw trees, and over eight years, they’ve grown into more than just fruit-bearing trees.
Stephanie shares about the special secret garden that her grandchilden enjoy.