By Mary T. McCarthy
One of the oldest Eastern Shore estates has a rich family history that highlights motherhood through the ages.
By Mary Lou Baker
Organizational tips for the kitchen and bathroom
By Nadja Maril
Oriental rugs never go out of style though various designs and colors fall in and out of favor. How do you distinguish among all the different types of Oriental rugs?
By Judy Thompson
It has been a long winter of reading magazines and catalogs. What we gardeners need now is the real thing—our hands on new plants for our gardens. It is time to plant!
By Dotty Holcomb Doherty
Welcome to Tawes Garden, a microcosm of Maryland habitats, where the pines and bayberry shrubs of the Eastern shore’s coastal plain are only minutes from an Appalachian hillside. This five-acre garden might have become a parking lot, but one woman’s persistence transformed this once barren ground into a lush, wildlife-filled oasis in the heart of Annapolis.
By Bonna L. Nelson
Tips, tricks and resources to help you save on your next power bill.
By Janice F. Booth
If you are considering a dream pond of your own (whether self-installed or contracted) you’ll find that the information here has something that can help each proud pond owner fully enjoy the experience—without the stress of learning it all from experience.
We share how to feed your fish, decide pond size and--most important of all--keep your family safe.
By Renee Houston Zemanski
Eco-friendly furniture is trés chic in the decorating world. If you’re not into decorating with recycled furniture but still want to be environmentally conscious there’s good news—there are many manufacturers leading the way for this noble cause and many others are jumping on the bandwagon
By Wanda Kelly
With our increasing awareness of how our actions affect the planet, many homeowners are interested in organic pest solutions for their vegetable gardens and landscaping.
By Bonna L. Nelson
It is easier than you might think to green your home and yard by implementing environmentally safe practices.
By Sarah S. Brophy
You might think green building seems complicated, but its premise is pretty simple: do no harm and try to heal the patient. Here’s an easy outline of how to look at green building.
By Renee Houston Zemanski
Spring has finally sprung and it’s time to start thinking about outdoor furniture. There are so many choices today that the sheer number can leave your head spinning. Fortunately we’ve got some outdoor insight for you.
By Renee Houston Zemanski
Spring is almost here, and perhaps you’ve been thinking about expanding the ways you can enjoy your backyard. One way to extend living space is to add a swimming pool.