Category Archives: For the Holidays

Holiday Brunch “On the Run”

December 20, 2012 0
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 Seasonal Cooking with Rita Calvert~The Local Cook
This time of year we are especially on the run-way too much to fit in those short daylight hours. These recipes for a lively …

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Real Family Christmas Trees, and Tips to Make them Last

November 28, 2012 1
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First, the Tree Tips
After you’ve arrived home with your tree, make a new straight cut from its trunk, taking one inch off, and immediately place the tree in water. This will improve water …

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Everyone’s Favorite Christmas Tree Species, and a few Buying Tips

November 26, 2012 0
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Homestead recently received over 1,000 fresh cut Christmas trees, standing from 3 to 14 feet tall.   Here are the species we carry, all favorites for this special purpose.
First are the Fraser firs, which …

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How to Care for your Holiday Greens

December 5, 2011 0

To keep your wreaths and swags looking their best straight through the holiday season, follow these tips:

Buy them early for the best selection and ideal freshness.  When choosing holly, look …

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Ladies Night, Jazz, Santa and Free Demonstrations

December 1, 2011 0

If you’re still undecided as to when you’re coming to our Davidsonville location to see the trains, the themed trees, the fresh trees and other holiday greens, here are some extra incentives to come this …

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What’s new in our Christmas Shop?

November 16, 2011 0

Looking jolly at our Holiday Preview Party are two familiar faces – Education Coordinator Gene Sumi and store manager Tracy Gatdula – and new one with a big holiday grin.  That’s Brain Riddle, Homestead’s new …

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How Homestead’s Trains Run On Time

November 14, 2011 0

Homestead’s all decked out for the holidays and the trains are running!  And if you were one of the hoards of visitors who joined us for the Holiday Preview last Friday night, you already know …

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Easter Lilies are Ready to Bloom

April 18, 2011 1

by Susan Harris
Behold the mighty Easter Lily, known for its huge trumpet-shaped flowers and awesome fragrance – its time is near!

Easter Lilies (Lilium longiflorum) are native to …

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A Chesapeake Mardi Gras

February 25, 2011 0

Seasonal Cooking with Rita Calvert~The Local Cook

Chicken, Ham and Oyster Gumbo

At this time of year, most of us will take any reason to celebrate a little …

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Bowl Food for “Year of the Rabbit”

January 27, 2011 0

Seasonal Cooking with Rita Calvert~The Local Cook

February 3, 2011 welcomes in the gentle year of the Golden Rabbit according to the Chinese Zodiac. The Rabbit is a lucky sign …

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Cheers for The New Decade and New Year

December 30, 2010 0

Seasonal Cooking with Rita Calvert~The Local Cook

Cheers to a happy and delicious 2011 of eating locally, seasonally and sustainably! This is the time to renew those good  intentions for a healthy, vibrant new …

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How to Recycle your Christmas Tree (or have it Recycled For You)

December 29, 2010 0

If you have a yard, there may be uses for that Douglas fir after it’s done its job for the season.   Here are a few.

Feed the birds in your garden. Turn the tree into …

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Food as Art for Celebrating

December 24, 2010 0

Seasonal Cooking with Rita Calvert~The Local Cook

After all, the holidays are about conveying your heritage…showing off your best skills using creativity with local foods from your region. Even if you pick one item …

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A Sense of Togetherness… A Feast for the Soul

December 16, 2010 0

Seasonal Cooking with Rita Calvert~The Kitchen Gardener Cook

Actually the feast is most satisfying for the belly as well. First the food photos for anyone who likes to eat and set a table

This …

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Oliver’s Tips for Christmas Greens

December 14, 2010 0

The latest from head grower Oliver Storm are his best advice for holiday greens.  Here goes:

Buy them early for the best selection and ideal freshness.

When you bring fresh-cut greens home, …

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We Love this (Davidsonville) Christmas Tradition

December 13, 2010 2

Annapolis teacher, writer and blogger Loris Nebbia recently posted a wonderful blog story, simply called ”A Christmas Tradition”, and we swear we’d love it even if it didn’t involve Homestead’s Christmas show.  But it does and …

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40 to 50 Themed Christmas Trees and the Women who Choose Them

December 9, 2010 1

by Susan Harris

Ever walk through Homestead’s mind-blowing Christmas decorations and wonder what’s up with all that?  Or perhaps:  How do they DO that?  Well, I do, so I sat down with the women behind …

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This Weekend at Homestead

December 8, 2010 0

We’re having another festive weekend, including a live Santa, who promises to be way  more animated than these amazing dolls in our Christmas Shop.  Details below.

And you know what’s more fun than walking the malls? …

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Cyclamen, Calla Lily, Hydrangea, Gloxinia and Christmas Cactus are Gifty Plants, too

December 5, 2010 0

by Susan Harris
If you’re one of those who doesn’t care how many snappy new varieties of poinsettias there are these days, or what sparkles and watercolors they may be sporting – …

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Holiday Happenings and Herbs to Give …

December 2, 2010 0

Seasonal Cooking with Rita Calvert~The Kitchen Gardener Cook

First the Holiday Happenings:

Everywhere ones looks at both of the Homestead Gardens stores is holiday magic. Many of us just go there to feel part …

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