There are probably around 100 million honey beehives in the world now. Perhaps 2 trillion honeybees are buzzing about. But the bee population has been declining over the years at an alarming rate and we all should be concerned with the plight of the bee.
Many people don’t realize the tremendous importance of honeybees, not only in the farming industry, but in nature generally. Crop pollination is crucial for crop survival and, thus, […]
Mahjong is back on Thursdays at Speer Hall (behind Poolesville Presbyterian) 10 am – 12:30 pm
Bridge is back on Tuesdays at Speer Hall (behind Poolesville Presbyterian) 1 pm – 2:30 pm with Open Play from 2:30pm – 4:00pm.
Poolesville Farmers Market Saturdays 9:00am to 1:00 pm at Whalen Commons. (20+) Poolesville Farmers Market | Facebook
Sarah Auer Pool — 3-hour sessions Open weekdays: […]
Join Dalis Davidson of Barnesville’s Dancing Leaf Farm on July 28th at 7pm for a colorful presentation of how she […]
Come out July 19th from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. for live, in-person BINGO that promises to be better than ever. Bring a friend or neighbor for an afternoon filled with competition, snacks, and prizes. Our guest caller will be former on-camera NBC-TV reporter, photographer-par-excellence, competitive pickleballer, and humorist I.J. Hudson. This is an afternoon of fun and camaraderie that you won’t want to miss. Open to all […]
Join the PS! Book Club on July 18th at 7:00 pm, for a thoughtful discussion of July Book Club Selection: Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart. Shuggie Bain, the Booker Prize winning, debut novel by Scottish American author and fashion designer Douglas Stuart, is a master work in historical fiction that encompasses some of the author’s own experiences in the writing.
The novel, set in in Glasgow, Scotland, explores the landscape of 1980s post-industrial Scotland. Sixteen-year-old Hugh “Shuggie” Bain and […]
Many thanks to Dave Therriault for hosting, and to our own Bill McDonald for his camera work on a live Zoom tour of the Riverworks Arts Center at Alden Farms. The non-profit arts center with a mission to elevate artists and their art, is the latest of Dave’s visionary projects.
The location’s previous 26-year incarnation as a favorite local nursery is evident in the lush landscaping of the 2.5 acres of the sculpture […]
Even Wednesday evening’s torrential downpour could not dampen the mood of the 45 hardy adventurers from Poolesville Seniors at the 33-acre family run farm brewery, Landmade. Guests toured the brewery and learned about the natural fermentation process and the different beers. Inside information … all the beers are named after family pets.
The farmhouse brews are made using the most local ingredients available including peaches and apples from the farm’s orchards and herbs […]
What Happened on this Date In History – July 11th
1798— Congress creates the US Marines
1804— VP Aaron Burr kills Alexander Hamilton in pistol duel near Weehawken, NJ
1864— Confederate forces led by Gen. Jubal Early begin the invasion of Washington, DC
1934—FDR is the first president to travel through the Panama Canal
1974— House Judiciary Committee releases evidence es on Watergate inquiry
1977—Medal of Freedom awarded posthumously to […]
Many thanks, again, to Jon Wolz who led a group of 15 hiker/walkers up the C&O Canal to see historic sites. We began just off Lander Road at the Catoctin Aqueduct parking area. There, one of the lock keeper’s houses is in the process of a million-dollar renovation to a weekend rental including air conditioning, modern plumbing, and electricity.
We hiked north to the Catoctin […]
Whether your garden is for eating or for showing, garden pests can decimate your Eden if not dealt with quickly. If your garden is not severely infested there are natural substances to use instead of pesticides.
To reduce the likelihood of garden pests you should pay careful attention to your seeds and plants before they are in the ground. Be sure you buy from a reputable dealer, inspect plants for disease and pests […]