By Kristin Fletcher Fun solar fact: The earth receives more energy from the sun in just one hour than the world uses in a whole year. Source: Solarbuzz.com Greenbelt held its own in the 22nd Annual Metro Washington, DC Tour … Read More
Greenbelt’s Free Mulch One of my happiest discoveries upon moving to Greenbelt last winter was the inexhaustible supply of free mulch available for the taking at the east end of Northway. That’s because my organic practices depend on gobs … Read More
Early this summer I posted the photo above in a story for the Behnkes Nursery blog, but this plot looks much fuller now. In fact, all the plots are looking good, and according to the gardeners there, it’s been a … Read More
Thanks to Sarah for photos and details about the kitchen renovation in her block home. Looks great! When we purchased our 2-bedroom block with downstairs study in 2005 the kitchen had a top load washing machine, no dishwasher, and a … Read More
You’ve seen my new bathroom. Now I’m happy to (finally) reveal my all-new kitchen and dining room! It’s in a 3-bedroom (or 2 and a studio) block home in GHI. First, the views that I have “before” photos for – … Read More
As an avid gardener now making a living as a garden writer, I’ve gotta have a garden. No question. But the one I toiled in for the last 26 years was too much for this baby Boomer, so downsizing to … Read More
I moved into a block home in Old Greenbelt (from Takoma Park) about six months ago and am finally ready to start showing off the renovations I’m doing. First up, the bathroom, which contained the original 1937 tub and medicine … Read More
