Crystal Grotto Caves Sign

Crystal Grotto Caves

The Crystal Grotto Caves are in Boonsboro, Maryland. They are the only commercialized caves in Maryland. We stumbled on them because we ride our bikes on the C & O canal just past there. After driving by them many times, we decided to visit. Read on to find out more about these caves. Location of […]

Messy Tree Debris

Messy Trees and Spring Yard Clean Up

It is almost April, and spring yard clean up time is here! After a windy winter and spring, sometimes there are lots of branches to pick up. Some trees are very messy, and they drop a lot of branches and debris. Read on to find out some trees to avoid, if you don’t want a […]

Purple Crocus

Purple Crocus

Spring always brings pretty little flowers. This spring is no exception. Purple crocus flowers are out! These pretty little flowers bring a feeling of joy and awe. Read on to find out more. Purple Crocus: General Physical Characteristics Crocus come in a variety of colors including but not limited to yellow, white, purple, orange, and […]

Snow Removal Tools

Snow Removal Tools

Snow removal tools are the kind of thing that you don’t ever think about unless you get a lot of snow. In areas that get a lot of snow, these people know what tools work. Read on to find out what snow removal tools are out there besides the basic snow shovel you can buy […]

Icicles on a barn

Icicle formation and more!

Aesthetically, icicle formation is one of nature’s gifts in the winter. Although they are pretty, they can cause some damage too. Read on to find out more about these amazing ice formations. Icicle Formation Icicles usually form on bright, sunny days when the temperature is below freezing. There are three common ways that icicles form. […]

Christmas Cactus Bloom

Christmas cactus – Schlumgera bridgesti

The Christmas cactus is a great, low maintenance plant. If you are lucky, you will get a big payoff of beautiful flowers around Christmas. Read on to find out more. Physical Appearance This plant has several unique characteristics: First, it has deep green smooth leaves with scalloped edges. Don’t be fooled. The term leaves is […]