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Bay Country Escape
The moment the owners set eyes on this historic Eastern Shore waterfront farm, they fell in love. The family visited 30 homes before finding the right one.
“There were a lot of great properties. This is the Eastern Shore, after all. But this one was perfect for us,” says the wife. “It had everything we were [...]
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Sculptor Jan Kirsh
Be it a brash habanero, a plucky ear of corn, or a haughty stalk of asparagus, Jan Kirsh’s sculptures make you believe the garden has come alive from a vividly imagined storybook.
Each of Kirsh’s fruits and vegetables is a character in its own right, replete with personality—from the quirky to the lazy to the demure. [...]
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Plantings For Your Pond
With the right information you needn’t fear a water garden. “If you put in the right plants, caring for a water garden should take no more than 15 minutes each week,” maintains James Londot, owner of Serene Ponds and Landscapes in Bowie.
Pond plants aren’t just decorative; they’re vitally important to the health of your pond. [...]
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Buying and Building on the Waterfront
A room with a view, really an outdoor room with a view, to be exact. That’s what Mark DeLaurentis was looking for when he put a gazebo about 50 feet from the shoreline on his waterfront property.
It wasn’t long before DeLaurentis heard from the local planning and zoning department. “I had no idea that I [...] -
Artisan Profile: McMartin & Beggins
By Andrea C. Poe Take one shipbuilder from Annapolis and another from Long Island, plunk the pair down in a retired dog food and chicken feed mill in St. Michaels, Maryland, throw in a passion for symmetrical Federal-era forms, and you get one of the leading furniture makers in the country—McMartin & Beggins Furniture Makers. Jim McMartin and Jim Beggins are of that rare artisan breed which customers like Vice President Dick Cheney find a welcome reprieve in this age of instant gratificati
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Outdoor Structures
GONE ARE THE DAYS when a yard with a lush lawn was enough towow the neighbors. Today, backyards are adult Disneylands. Homeowners are investing in outdoor structures—from simple gazebos to elaborate pool houses—to enhance their properties and extend their living space.
“I’ve been in the business for 25 years, and I can assure you that people [...]
