Tag Archives: Maryland

Day On The Bay

A great deal of my childhood was spent on the Chesapeake Bay, netting crabs (or trying to), collecting oyster shells, and waving at passing sailboats. My great grandmother would steam blue crabs and we’d sit in the sunshine and talk … Continue reading

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MOMs on the Bay

Employees from the Alexandria store had a great bay adventure recently with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. Read on for Alex’s rundown on the awesome day. “It was a balmy summer morning, with the promise of Washington’s finest heat and humidity … Continue reading

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Waldorf MOMs – Still on Track!

This week’s threats of flooding, gale force winds and power outages due to Hurricane Sandy hasn’t thwarted our efforts in setting the new Waldorf, MD store for our November 9, 10 & 11 grand opening! Despite a few delays, we’re … Continue reading

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You Say Tomato

It is the end of the July and my tomato plants are in full gear.  I have had some issues with soil drainage causing some tomatoes to crack, but I think overall they are doing well. I have been sampling … Continue reading

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A Trip to Oxon Hill Farm

If you’re looking for something low-key (and cheap) to do with your self, spouse or kids over the weekend, consider a trip to Oxon Hill Farm in Oxon Hill, MD. My husband and I took a leisurely pace through the … Continue reading

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Sign Up for Your Local CSA Now!

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) programs help connect vegetable-loving residents with organic local farms that need their support. CSAs allow participants to buy a farm share and receive fresh produce in weekly installments throughout the growing season. Your farm share fee … Continue reading

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Comfort Has A Cost

Recently I flew out to my brother’s wedding in Tennessee. I didn’t like the idea of flying…airports, airplanes, and airplane fuel certainly have a great negative impact on the environment…but I didn’t have much time. So, I consoled myself by … Continue reading

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