Shore Home & Garden Magazine

Local

English

Magazine

Outlet metrics

Domain Authority

Ranking

Global

#6689153

United States

#2033379

Articles

Sweet Caroline Historic Homes Tour set for May 17

3 weeks ago | shorehomeandgarden.com | Sean Clougherty

Caroline County, known as the “Green Garden County” of the Eastern Shore, is rich in agriculture, history and architecture. That will all be on display through the Caroline County Historical Society’s Sweet Caroline Historic Homes Tour on Saturday, May 17. “This one-day event celebrates the heritage of Caroline County by showcasing not only the architecture of these historic properties but the lives of those who lived in them,” the Historical Society said.
Shore Home & Garden Magazine

3 weeks ago | shorehomeandgarden.com | Jessica Damiano |Leslie Milby |Sean Clougherty

If you’ve ever had a dog, you know they don’t exactly tiptoe through the tulips. I’m fortunate that none of mine ever had a penchant for digging holes, but my late pit bull, Maddie, used to run through my perennial beds like a...
Shore Home & Garden Magazine

1 month ago | shorehomeandgarden.com | Sean Clougherty |Kathy Jentz |Ken Morgan

Looking out my home office window, there is still a layer of crusty snow on the ground — but I know spring will be here soon!. It might look quiet at your local garden centers and nurseries at this time of year, but they are...
Regarding trees: When is it time to say goodbye?

1 month ago | shorehomeandgarden.com | Sean Clougherty

A tree adds a lot to a landscape. It makes shade, a haven for birds and wildlife, and they clean the air. For some people who grew up in one place or planted a tree upon arriving to a new place, a long-living tree in some ways becomes part of the family. It’s there for all the milestones and celebrations. It’s a refuge, a hideout, a family photo backdrop, a home base, a jungle gym. But it also ages with us and at some point, parting with a beloved tree becomes unavoidable.
Starting seeds indoors may be answer

1 month ago | shorehomeandgarden.com | Sean Clougherty

A growing season can test a gardener in many ways, but if you’re starting seeds indoors when the weather is still cold, the answers are pretty easy to get. According to local Master Gardeners, the first rule of seed starting is: Follow the recommendations on the back of the seed packet. “It’ll tell you all the fun stuff that you need to know how to grow,” said Christy Little, owner of A Little Farm and Nursery in Stevensville.
MANTS offers annual sneak peeks

1 month ago | shorehomeandgarden.com | Kathy Jentz

Looking out my home office window, there is still a layer of crusty snow on the ground — but I know spring will be here soon!. It might look quiet at your local garden centers and nurseries at this time of year, but they are busy spending the winter months preparing for the growing season ahead by ordering new products, gathering inspiration, and collecting knowledge. Many of them were attending the Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show, known in the industry as MANTS.
Is it too early to prep the garden for spring? Nope

2 months ago | shorehomeandgarden.com | Jessica Damiano

I feel like I just stored my gardening tools and patio umbrella for the season. And yet, with the winter solstice in the rearview mirror, it’s already time to start preparing for spring. Testing SeedsThis morning, I sorted dozens of seed packets by their expiration dates. Seeds are typically considered “fresh” within a year of packaging, but can be perfectly fine for longer. We just can’t be sure without testing them for viability.
Shore Home & Garden Magazine

Dec 1, 2024 | shorehomeandgarden.com | Leslie Milby |Jessica Damiano |Kristine Susan George |Ken Morgan

Tis the season to be jolly … well, at least in theory, right? The month of December and all of the festive fun that accompanies it may just be my favorite time of the year. My youngest was born in December too so it is...
Remembering wooden butter molds

Nov 1, 2024 | shorehomeandgarden.com | DeeDee Wood

(Editor’s note: DeeDee Wood is the owner of Black Cat Curiosities, an online antiques research and sales venue.)n modern times, we get our butter stick out of the refrigerator, take it out of the plastic or paper container, and either cut it from the rectangular shape a machine has pressed it into, or scoop it out of a container made of plastic. There was once a time, however, that butter was treated with the upmost care, and embellished with wooden molds for presentation.
Let spooky plants underline Halloween theme

Oct 1, 2024 | shorehomeandgarden.com | Leslie Milby

If you’re seeking more than a Jack-O’ Lantern for your porch this fall to scare visitors, plant lovers can veer to the eerie this fall with spooky and unusual plants. Inside or outside, in containers or not, there are several ways to creep up your home though some do require a “black” thumb. Inside your home, one of the spooky favorites is the Venus Fly Trap.