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Alternatives To Spring Cleaning
The time for spring cleaning arrives on Delmarva at the same time as it does everywhere else. And it is now that time of year.
Bringing The Outside In - Eastern Shore Style
Keyanna Bowen is a blogger and interior design and fashion aficionado. She’s here to help us bring the outdoors in – Eastern Shore Style.
Chesapeake Bay Retrievers
Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are the state dog of Maryland and have a long connection to the Eastern Shore.
Chicken & Dumplings
As the garden season is winding down we here at the Delmarva Almanac are thinking about food.
Companion Planting
Carrie Murphy, with the Delaware University Cooperative Extension, tells us about companion planting.
Corn & Chicken - Chicken & Corn
Chef Gretchen Hanson tells us about Delmarva's culinary history.
Delaware Botanical Gardens
In Dagsboro, Delaware a wonderful garden project is unfolding. Actually to call it a project really does not do it justice.
Delmarva’s County Fair Season
Delmarva's County Fair Season is now underway. It is part of a longstanding tradition that predates the close of the Civil War when farmers in our country were struggling.
Delmarva’s Secret Gardens
This week in our home and garden segment we will have a bucket list of inspiring public gardens on Delmarva that are worthy of a special day trip on their own; or at least a side trip when you are on your way to one place or another.
Doug Tallamy on Native Plants In Fall Gardening
University of Delaware professor Doug Tallamy tells us about the value of native plants in our yards.
Evergreen Traditions
Now that Thanksgiving is over those of us who celebrate Christmas and who have not already done so are starting to think about decorating the house.
Fall Gardening on Delmarva
Scott Duncan tells us about how his garden season finished up this fall.
Feeding Our Feathered Friends
We may not spend much time in our garden during this time of year, but that does not mean that other folks don't hang out there. Feathered folks - that is.
Fire Season
This time of year many of us enjoy a good fire. It used to be that everyone burned leaves and the resulting aroma was practically a signal that it was almost Thanks Giving.
Gardening On Delmarva - Spring
Scott Duncan will tell us how things are going so far this year for the Delmarva gardener.
Getting Ready For Fall With Delmarva Style
Keyanna Bowen will give you a few tips to get your wardrobe and home ready for fall.
Getting Ready For The Holidays - Delmarva Style
Did you know that some of the most common words used to describe the holidays are hectic, busy, and stressful? Keyanna Bowen will help us get ready for the holidays with Delmarva Style.
Green Architecture
If you are interested in environmentally friendly building practices you will want to check out this story when naturalist Dave Wilson shares his conversation with Leed certified architect David Quillin.
Megan Mudron and Bret Hines tell us how easy home brewing can be.
Invasive Plants - Part II
Dave Wilson brings us part two of a series on the negative impact of invasive non-native plants.
Invasive Plants - Part III
Dave Wilson concludes this three-part series on invasive plants in Maryland.
Jack Holland - Somerset County Daffodil Show
Now that the weather is warming up daffodils are blooming everywhere on Delmarva. Recently I spoke to Jack Holland, a past president of the Somerset County Garden Club about their upcoming daffodil show.
Keeping Things Easy And Green This Holiday Season
It seems like every year I need to remind myself to just keep things simple and meaningful.
Landscaping Design Tips From Jan Kirsh
Fall is the perfect time to think about Spring gardening and landscape design tips from Jan Kirsh.
Living Life Large At The Flower Show
In just a few weeks on June 4th, The Federated Garden Clubs of Maryland - District 1, will hold their biannual flower show this year at the Wicomico County Youth & Civic Center in Salisbury
Love Those Delmarva Oysters
Here is an update a story we did about America’s love affair with the oyster.
Muskrat: A Marsh Delicacy
Colonials learned about them from the native folk and the muskrat has been a favorite winter dish for locals ever since.
Native Plants & Vernal Pools
Gardeners are always looking for ways to attract pollinators like bees, butterflies, and humming birds not only to help their gardens grow, but to be a part of helping their community generally have a more sustainable ecosystem. Growing native plants is no longer a new trend. It is an establish and well liked approach for many gardeners.
Naturally Sun Kissed Farm
Meet a couple who are part of a growing group of pioneer young people taking up farming for the first time.
OC Wild Imagination Safari
Recently I interviewed local artist Marc Emond who showed me this fun painting he had done of Ocean City. I was reminded of an idea I had for a photo essay. I've been wanting to capture the imaginative "wildlife" of Ocean City in their natural winter habitat.
On Being Hungry
Chef Gretchen Hanson, executive chef of Hobos Restaurant in Rehoboth Beach, talks about being hungry.
Soft Shell Crab Crazy
Gretchen Hanson, executive chef of Hobos Restaurant and Bar in Rehoboth Beach, will tell us about a Delmarva delicacy.
Spring At The Rehoboth Farmer’s Market
The Farmers Market comes far too early. Each year I think that I will step into a veritable Disneyland of fiddlehead ferns, baby asparagus, English peas, micro greens and baby Mizuna.
The Mighty Tomato
When you think of quintessential Delmarva crops, corn and soybeans come to mind, but the tomato is just as important.
The Next Blue Moon
There are a number of reasons to look to Delmarva's night sky this month.
The Summer Garden On Delmarva
Scott Duncan tells us how it is going in his Delmarva garden so far this summer.
Tips For Handling Fresh Fish
I recently spoke to Charlie Pertocci, an historian and former game warden, who lectures about our seafood heritage and the best practices for cleaning and storing fish. I asked him to share some tips with us.
Upcycling - Eastern Shore Style
You may be able to find a way to salvage and repurpose household items. It's called upcycling.
