Pam George

1 week ago | delawaretoday.com | Pam George

Voltaire had it right when he said, “We must cultivate our own garden.” The philosopher encouraged people to tend to their own business. Now, the catchphrase from “Candide” could refer to self-care. Increasingly, it has a literal meaning. A report by Bigger Garden found that gardening is one of America’s most popular hobbies, with 55% of households actively gardening—more than 185 million people. Homeowners have discovered the pleasure of a beautiful setting, and color is trending.

2 weeks ago | delawaretoday.com | Pam George

Picture a hammock between two trees. If it’s taut, it’s flat and uncomfortable. If it’s loose, it’s saggy and unstable. Similarly, the pelvic floor is a group of skeletal muscles and connective tissue that support the pelvic organs, including the rectum, the bladder, and a woman’s uterus. “They stretch from sit bone to sit bone and from pubic bone to tailbone,” explains occupational therapist Logan Shuttleworth of Triumph Pelvic Health in Lewes.

2 weeks ago | outandaboutnow.com | Pam George

2 weeks ago | delawaretoday.com | Pam George

Marty and Barbara Wright share a passion for their family and their 19th-century New Castle home—and antiques. The couple became such avid collectors that they either had to stop buying or start selling, Marty Wright says. They chose the latter. Today, their business, Manor Antiques, is one of 18 vendors in Opera House Arts & Antiques in historic New Castle. The Wrights, who previously had a New Jersey shop, have seen a lot of changes in the marketplace.

1 month ago | delawaretoday.com | Pam George

Once spring arrives, residents start packing their picnic baskets. The Winterthur Point-to-Point Steeplechase is May 4. The Willowdale (Pennsylvania) steeplechase event follows on May 10, and Hagley’s fireworks displays are on June 13 and June 20. In between and afterward, there are lazy days on the beach and outdoor concerts in the park. Sure, you could buy subs, but the glorified sandwich is boring, especially in a romantic or upscale setting.