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It’s fun to realize something that seems so seasonal and exotic is actually quite local and with us all year long.
- Covington House is named after its first owner, James Harry Covington, a former Maryland congressman, chief justice of the federal court in Washington, D.C. and co-founder of the international law firm, Covington & Burling.
- Every bedroom has a water view.
- A member of the bromeliad family, air plants are named for their ability to subsist on moisture and nutrients aloft in the air, as opposed to root absorption.
- This spacious 19th century Federal Hill rowhouse with waterfront views combines what formerly were two residences into one: an original, end-of-unit house and its diminutive neighbor at 201 1/2 E. Montgomery St.
- When possible, foregoing removal will not only save money, but also will greatly benefit wildlife that depends on rotting or dead wood.
- This spectacular house is the product of two visionaries: the architect Alfred DeVido and structural engineer Charles H. Thornton.
- Use locally-sourced native species when possible, as they have proven themselves to be adaptable to what climate change.
- The views are commanding at the property at 986 Melvin Road in Annapolis, which is located on beautifully landscaped grounds on protected Little Aberdeen Creek.
Things to do
- Sharpening blades, cleaning tools, removing stakes and updating plant ID tags are just a few of the tasks that can be completed once the garden goes to sleep.
- The standout feature of this property is its first-rate equestrian facilities, which includes a nine-stall stable, two tack rooms, two exercise rings, a hayloft and paddocks with double fences.
- Perusing the flawless pictures and scrumptious descriptions, temptations abound as we dream of next year’s gardening adventures.
- This 1920s cottage has been meticulously waterproofed to ensure that the new owners can enjoy spectacular water views of the Chesapeake Bay from every level.
- Fertilizer acts like a multivitamin and most trees, shrubs, vines, perennials, bulbs, and annuals grow and bloom just fine without it.
- Gardeners will welcome gifts of favorite plants, clever tools, useful books or even the rental of a plot of land for future use.
- Norma Griner spent her life singing with Baltimore choirs. Who would guess she that she found her biggest audience at age 91?
- Florence Aaronson, who was professionally known as Flo Ayres, was a celebrated radio actress, voice-over artist and creator of hundreds of radio voices, died Friday of complications of dementia and COVID-19 at her Mount Washington home. She was 98.
- Here are some ideas for carryout meals for two you can pick up in Baltimore for $25 — or sometimes much less.
- A documentary film profiling Baltimore’s police department in the wake of Detective Sean Suiter’s on-duty death is set to hit television and streaming services in December.
- With the holiday season in full swing, Howard County is aglow. From homes to churches to professional exhibits, festive light displays can be found across the region. County officials recently released an online holiday lights mapping resource that includes a description, photos, address, special instructions, dates and hours for each.
- The filmmaker and Baltimore Museum of Art trustee appeared delighted at a dedication ceremony with the minimalist look of the four all-gender latrines. They open to the public Dec. 12.
