From Valentine’s to Spring
As February fades, garden centers buzz with anticipation. New arrivals bring bursts of color, from houseplants to fruit trees.
Maryland Weather, 6 Degrees To 70 In One Week
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…
The Why Winter Garden Challenge. Join Me?
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…
Longwood Gardens
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…
Watch Out For Black Ice
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 Is Your New Year’s Tradition?
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…
Paw Paw Trees Bear Fruit
In 2015, we planted PawPaw trees, and over eight years, they’ve grown into more than just fruit-bearing trees.
Grandchildren’s Secret Garden
Stephanie shares about the special secret garden that her grandchilden enjoy.
Happy 90th Birthday, Sonja
Another first. Wishing Sonja Behnke Festerling a special heavenly 90th birthday
What Is This Norwex Thing I am Doing?
Nor-What? I have had this little side thing called Norwex for the past year and a half. I had no idea what I was getting into when I started. Seriously, all I wanted was the discount and the mop! That…