Arlington Memorial Amphitheater: The heart of Memorial Day
On Memorial Day, the day set aside for honoring those who gave their lives for our country, no place is more central to than the Arlington Memorial…
Category: Seasonal
Beach bag essentials for the entire family
Memorial Day is the unofficial kickoff to summer, which means that it’s finally beach (or lake or pool or swimming hole) season. A well-stocked beach bag…
Grow a bumper crop of tomatoes
It’s a common tragedy among home gardeners: rows of tomato plants that only produce a few usable fruits between them. If your tomatoes consistently rot on…
3 heirloom tomatoes to try
San Marzano An Italian heirloom from the Campania region, known since the 18th century. Flavor: Sweet with low acidity, making it less tangy than other…
How to water tomato plants
Tomatoes need consistent watering, but the exact amount depends on climate, soil type, and growth stage Mature tomato plants typically need about 1 to 2…
Get ready to enjoy JAM! April is … National Jazz Appreciation Month
Jazz it up in April to celebrate National Jazz Appreciation Month. Jazz is an historical, cultural and living American treasure. That’s why the…
Xeriscape: Developing a beautiful landscape that saves water
Xeriscaping is a practice of landscaping with drought-tolerant plants, which conserve water and save maintenance time. The name comes from the Greek word…
Earth Day 2025: Our Power, Our Planet
Earth Day is on April 22 and this year’s theme is “Our Power, Our Planet.” Each of us has the power to make meaningful choices each day that benefit the…
Celebrate Arbor Day by planting ‘the right tree’ in your yard
A new tree can add beauty to your landscape and value to your home, but choosing its location can be tricky. First, it should be placed to avoid contact…
Quirky Easter traditions endure
Easter traditions can get pretty quirky depending on where you are in the world. In parts of Scandinavia, like Sweden and Finland, kids dress up as…