June 7, 2024 The peonies all over town are in full bloom now. This is a good year for them, and it seems as if nearly every yard has a clump of the white, pink, red or yellow beauties. Peonies have always been showy yard flowers, but they have also been grown for a …
Cemetery Roses
May 31, 2024 June is the perfect time for visiting cemeteries. Most genealogists go to honor their ancestors and to add possible new names to their family tree. However, during this season there’s another reason to visit cemeteries – especially old cemeteries. In the days before perpetual care, cemeteries were usually cared for by …
A Holiday for Genealogists – Memorial Day
May 24, 2024 This weekend is Memorial Day. I’ve always thought of Memorial Day as a genealogist’s holiday. Most years I make a trip to the cemeteries where my ancestors are buried to remember and honor them. One of my favorite parts is bringing flowers for family graves. If I knew the person myself, …