The Garden Muse: Thrillers, Fillers and Spillers
This month is very, very busy as so many outdoor tasks and household must dos are crying for our attention. It may mean painting, cleaning out garages for that sale, power washing the deck, cleaning windows and putting in screens, retrieving outdoor furniture from its winter storage location and the list goes on and on. Memorial Day is on the horizon and many of us anticipate the arrival of guests and planning for those festive cookouts. (more…)
Photo of the Week: Long Beach Centerville
The Garden Muse for April: Plant a Tree
April is the month that gardeners consider perhaps the ‘cruelest” to evoke an oft repeated sentiment. We get teased with sunny, milder days and our spirits soar as we dig in the dirt and observe the emerging growth of perennials and the swelling buds on trees and then we cringe as the next stretch of cold rainy weather sends us indoors again. However fickle she is, April gives us the opportunity to commemorate two special dates as we plan our garden activities; Earth Day on the 22nd and Arbor Day on the 27th. Why not combine these commemorative dates to honor our reverence for the earth by also planting a tree? What better way to say thank you and contribute to the beauty of our world?
Before setting out to your local garden center or nursery to pick out that ‘perfect ‘ tree do your homework. Here are some helpful suggestions and resources to aid in your selection. (more…)
Photo of the Week: Bright Colors of Spring!
The Garden Muse: March Equinox
The March equinox will occur at 05:14 (or 5:14am) Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) on March 20, 2012. This marks the beginning of spring in the northern hemisphere, and fall (autumn) in the southern hemisphere from an astronomical viewpoint. The March equinox is the movement when the sun crosses the true celestial equator – or the line in the sky above the earth’s equator – from south to north, around March 20 (or March 21) of each year. At that time, day and night are balanced to nearly 12 hours each all over the world and the earth’s axis of rotation is perpendicular to the line connecting the centers of the earth and the sun. All of us who love gardening anticipate this event and hope that the phrase “Spring on Cape Cod” is not an oxymoron this year. Predictions look favorable as we have just experienced one of the mildest winters on record and we can see the evidence of that blessing with the early arrival of snowdrops, crocus and daffodils emerging from the warmer soil. It won’t be long until forsythia, cherry trees and other early Spring shrubs and trees will reward our patience. (more…)
Cape Cod Happening This Weekend: March 2-4, 2012
Welcome to the first weekend in March, and a busy one at that! Soon shutters will come down and seasonal businesses will hang their sign again, ushering in those first exciting signs of new beginnings. No matter the weather we know spring is just around the corner here on the cape. The next few days offer up a nice selection of happenings from live music performances to art exhibits and a little something in between to satisfy most everyone. We have highlighted a few of our favorites. Happy March and enjoy!
KIDS/FAMILY
The Brewster Ladies Library at 1822 Main Street, Brewster, holding a Dr. Seuss Breakfast on Saturday, March 3 to celebrate the author’s birthday at the beginning of the month. Come listen to “Dr. Seuss” read his favorite story, The Cat In the Hat. Enjoy green eggs and pancakes – and a visit with The Cat in person! Be sure to bring a camera for photos. All ages are welcome. The event will be held in the auditorium and is FREE. (more…)
Stay Afloat with Winter Pool Maintenance Tips
If you have a swimming pool, you probably haven’t thought much about it since you covered it at the end of last summer. It becomes an afterthought until Memorial Day approaches, when the excitement of splashing around in the summer sun returns.
However, if you don’t keep a close eye on how the winter elements affect your covered pool, you could be in for a rude awakening when you go to open it. Snow and ice can damage or even destroy pool covers, thereby adversely affecting your entire pool.
- Ice & Water: After a winter storm has passed, wait for a warmer day when the snow and ice has melted into water before you remove it from your cover. Do not try to remove ice chunks from the top of your cover since the sharp edges can gash the lining. Use a pump to remove the water, but leave about an inch or so to keep the cover from blowing during heavy winds. (more…)
How To Maximize Your Home’s Curb Appeal
As the saying goes, you only get one chance to make a first impression – and the exterior of your house is the first impression your home makes on a guest. Opinions begin to shape as soon as visitors pull up to your home before they even step foot inside. Whether you are looking to put your house on the market, or just keep it looking its best, here are some tips on how to maximize your curb appeal: (more…)
Bistro on the Go: Chef Peggy Eagan
Chef Peggy Eagan
It’s almost the New Year with 2012 lurking just over our shoulders. Soon it will be January 1, time for us to kick into high gear our new and best laid intentions for this new beginning. Perhaps it is exercising more; spending more quality time with our families or eating healthier meals. One of my personal goals or intentions for 2012 is to increase my cooking skills and regain that passion for preparing a beautiful meal for my family. With time always being of the essence for most, sometimes we all need a little help or encouragement from the ‘pros’ to help us get started!
Peggy Eagan is the owner and creative cooking genius behind Bistro on the Go, a thriving personal chef service here on the cape. She is a certified personal chef who cultivated most of her skills while visiting her family in Mexico during summer vacations. She would spend time in her grandmother’s kitchen receiving a hands-on education in the art of cooking. As is tradition with a lot of cultures, food preparation, cooking and eating was a mainstay family event in Peggy’s house growing up. Everyone gathered together to share in the rituals of all things food! Her Uncle managed various restaurants in Mexico and so along with the food preparation lessons, Peggy also received hands on restaurant management learning the inner workings of a food establishment. (more…)
Cape Cod Happening This Weekend 11/18-11/20
Another weekend is here … wow do those weeks fly by! So much to choose from this weekend around the Cape, including some festive holiday happenings; yes the Season is upon us! The weekend weather is supposed to be nice so let’s get out and enjoy! Here are just a few of our favorite picks for this weekend.
On Friday the 18th there are a few holiday happenings going on. The John Wesley United Methodist Church in Falmouth is holding their annual Holiday Fair from 3pm-8pm with local crafts; wreaths and other holiday greenery and baked goods. This will also run on Saturday the 19th from 8:30am-2:00pm. Country Garden in Hyannis is holding their Holiday Open House on the 18th (today) from 5pm-8pm. Lots of holiday craft making and other fun and family friendly events! (more…)
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