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The colors of the season at Green Spring Gardens If you follow my blogs, you already know that I like to take photowalks.  If you are not familiar with photowalking, it simply means taking photographs while you are on a walk.   Most of my walks are in our home neighborhood ,  Kentlands, in Gaithersburg, Maryland.Dolores and I also like to photowalk through local and regional gardens as we seek to capture the colors of the season.  The photographs in this photoblog were taken in April at Green Spring Gardens in Alexandria, Virginia.Spring is a good time to begin a regular walking program for good health.  Add your camera and have a higher level of enjoyment.  It is easy to put aside the problems of the moment as you focus your camera on a beautiful tree, plant or flower.  Green Spring Ga...
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Gaithersburg Public Hearing: Proposed Real Property Tax Increase  For the tax year beginning July 1, 2016, the estimated real property assessable base will increase by 2.0% and the City of Gaithersburg proposes to adopt a real property tax rate of $ $0.262 per $100 of assessment. A public hearing on the proposed real property tax increase will be held at 7:30 p.m., on April 18, 2016, at the Gaithersburg City Hall, 31 South Summit Avenue, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20877.The hearing is open to the public, and public testimony is encouraged. Use the following link for more information: Public Hearing Chrysanthemum Festival, Longwood Gardens IMG_0692Photograph by Roy Kelley using a Canon PowerShot G11 camera.Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs 
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Finding a landscaper for a Kentlands home Our friend Ann Marie Clements recommended her favorite landscaper and I called Bryan Kerr at Kerr Landscaping for a proposal for the spring clean up and mulching for our home in Kentlands. They completed the work last week and Dolores and I are pleased with the results. The next phase, after Mother's Day, will be the planting for summertime flowers, plants and tomatoes.Kerr Landscaping, MHIC 126187Bryan Kerr, 240-372-4982Mount Airy, Maryland  Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA USA IMG 5952Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy Kelley Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Active Aging Expo in Gaithersburg, Monday, May 2, 2016 The 8th Annual Active Aging Expo sponsored by the City of Gaithersburg and presented by Asbury Methodist Village is scheduled for Monday, May 2, 2016 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a free event and there will be programs for many interests. The location is the Activity Center at Bohrer Park at 506 South Frederick Avenue, Gaithersburg, Maryland. (Next to Gaithersburg High School).Use the following link to see the full announcement:  Active Aging Expo Meadow Garden, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA USA IMG 5772Photograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Finding a masonry repair contractor for a Kentlands home The winter snow and ice caused damage to some of the to mortar joints on our brick front porch and steps. My search for a good contractor to do the repairs was a frustrating exercise. A roofer provided a recommendation and I called Antonia Schiano Di Cola at Mosaic Home Enhancements for a proposal.His workmen completed the work and the entry to our home is now more attractive. They cut groves in all of the mortar joints and applied new mortar. Mosaic Home EnhancementsTony Di Cola, 240-578-93465549 Mountville RoadAdamstown, Maryland 21710  Zinnia, 'Yellow Flame', Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA USA IMG 5946Canon PowerShot G11 Camera, f/4.5, 1/160 sec., ISO-125, 30 mm, No Flash Photograph by Roy Kelley Roy and Dolores Kelley Ph...
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Free Writing Workshops for Adults and Teens in Gaithersburg If you or a family member aspires to become a better writer, you should take advantage of the free writing workshops that will be offered on Saturday, May 21, 2016 as from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. as part of the  7th Annual Gaithersburg Book Festival. The location is on the grounds of the Gaithersburg City Hall at 31 South Summit Avenue, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20877. Use the following link for much more information:  Free Writing Workshops Chrysanthemum, Brookside Gardens, Wheaton, Maryland USA IMG 7916Canon PowerShot G11 Camera, f/4.5, 1/50 sec., ISO-800, 30 mm, No Flash Photograph by Roy Kelley Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Distracted Driving April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Montgomery County, Maryland police officers will enforce distracted driving-related violations throughout the month as they watch for drivers talking on cell phones, texting and otherwise violating traffic laws. All of us see distracted drivers when we are on the road. Be careful and avoid a ticket or an accident by trying to sneak in a text while driving.  Croton + Imagination, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA USA IMG 5899 ACanon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy Kelley Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Camellias are Spring Favorites in Kentlands Those of us that are fortunate to reside in the Kentlands community in Gaithersburg, Maryland are enjoying a variety of spring flowers.  New blooms are appearing each day.  Last week, the cherry blossoms were our primary interest but they have now faded and we walk on to find more of the colors of the season.Camellias are blooming in many gardens in Kentlands and we love to see their brilliance on the sunny spring days.  Be sure to have your camera in hand to capture the special moments.Camellia, Kentlands Spring Flowers IMG_6127 Camellia, Kentlands Spring Flowers IMG_6131Photograph by Roy Kelley using a Canon PowerShot G11 camera.Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Dolores Kelley shares a spot and stain removal secretPICRINDolores asked if I would take a short trip with her to an industrial park in Silver Spring, Maryland.  It is a bit unusual us us to go shopping in in industrial park but it was an interesting adventure.For many years, my wife, Dolores Kelley, has been using a product that has saved many trips to the dry cleaners and has made white upholstery more practical to use. You may not be familiar with this product since is is manufactured for professional use by dry cleaners.  Clothing stores use this product to remove lipstick stains and other spots.The product is PICRIN and can be purchased from distributors that sell to dry cleaners. PICRIN requires very careful use but it is a dream product that will remove spots and stains from clot...
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Happy Hour Blogging Beverage: Snake Dog IPA from Flying Dog Brewery We were having lunch at home and Chef Dolores selected Snake Dog India Pale Ale to go with our meal. If you enjoy IPAs, this is one that you should put on your shopping list.The Flying Dog Brewery is located in Frederick, Maryland and we recommend going there for a tasting if your travels take you to the Frederick area. Use the link to learn more about this beer and the brewery. Clematis Seed Pod, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland USA IMG 5503Canon PowerShot G11 Camera, f/4.5, 1/160 sec., ISO-800, 30 mm, No Flash Photograph by Roy Kelley Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Cool Your Ashes We have unusually cold spring weather in Maryland. The Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service has responded to several home fires caused by improperly discarded fireplace ashes. If you are using your fireplace, please remember that these ashes can actually remain hot enough to reignite and start a fire several days AFTER the fire is out! Cool your ashes and safely dispose of them to assure family safety. Orchid, Brookside Gardens, Imagination IMG_2621 APhotograph by Roy Kelley using a Canon PowerShot G11 camera.Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
New Cover Photograph As I review my photographs I try to identify those that might make good cover photographs for my social media sites or for ActiveRain. I selected this photograph for the cover of my Facebook page and for ActiveRain.  Caricature Plants, Graptophyllum pictum, Acanthus Family,Longwood Gardens Conservatory,Kennett Square, PA USA IMG 5914Canon PowerShot G11 Camera Photograph by Roy Kelley Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Dandelions in Kentlands  Many see dandelions as pesky weeds in their lawns and gardens.  We grumble, dig them up and toss them in the trash.  At this time of the year, we seem to have a surplus of dandelions in Kentlands, in Gaithersburg, Maryland.My suggestion for you is to take photographs of the dandelions before you destroy them.  We might as well enjoy the beauty that nature has provided for most of our lawns.  Take a closer look at you own dandelions.  You might want to hang one of the photographs in your home.Take some good pictures and have a wonderful weekend.  Share your dandelion photographs! Dandelion, Kentlands Spring Blooms IMG_6301Photograph by Roy Kelley using a Canon PowerShot G11 camera.Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Imperial Russian Art in DC:  Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens Dolores and I always enjoy our visits to Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens. Hillwood was the home of Marjorie Merriweather Post and is now a wonderful travel destination for art lovers.When you visit Washington, DC this spring, plan to spend a day at Hillwood. Make sure you have extra batteries for your camera! By the way, the gardens are beautiful and plan to have lunch in the cafe.Please see my Pinterest board on Hillwood for more photographs.   Imperial Russian Collection, Hillwood Estate, Museum IMG_0283 Imperial Russian Collection, Hillwood Estate, Museum IMG_0281 Imperial Russian Collection, Icon Room, Hillwood Estate, Museum IMG_0284 Imperial Russian Collection, Icon Room, Hillwood Estate, Museum IMG_0282 Imperial...
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Does your child know how and when to call 911? A few days ago, a seven year old girl in our area was able to call 911 to report that her father was experiencing a medical emergency. She described the conditions and provided the home address. The rescue service gives her credit for saving the life of her dad. As young as possible, children need to learn their home address as well as how and when to call 911. A life may be saved if they know what to do in the event of a fire or medical emergency. Canna, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA USA IMG 5962Canon PowerShot G11 Camera, f/4.5, 1/160 sec., ISO-200, 30 mm, No Flash Photograph by Roy Kelley Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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By Nate Johnson, Realtor
(Keller Williams Realty - Serving Northern Virginia)
HOME PRICES IN FLOWER HILL | GAITHERBURG, MD 20879 www,myflowerhillhome.com Relevant Real Estate Information for the Flower Hill Homes in Gaithersburg, MD Home Value. FLOWER HILL HOME VALUES To find out the true value of your home Click Here For a free consultation about what we do to sell your home for top dollar or our Guarantee to sell your home in 45 Days or you don't pay us, call Nate at 571-477-1245 or email NateJohnson@1245team.com SEARCH  FLOWER HILL HOMES CURRENTLY FOR SALE As of today 4/07/2016 there 7 home for sale in Flower Hill, 7 homes under contract, and 4 homes sold in the month of March. To see of a list of active homes Click Here Condos - 2 Townhomes-1 Single Family-4 NEW LISTINGS IN FLOWER HILL According to MLS, there are(is) 4 new listing(s) in the last 30 days. UNDE...
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By Nate Johnson, Realtor
(Keller Williams Realty - Serving Northern Virginia)
HOME PRICES IN LAKELANDS | GAITHERSBURG, MD 20878 www. mylakelands.com Relevant Real Estate Information for the Lakelands Homes in Gaithersburg, MD Home Value. LAKELANDS HOME VALUES To find out the true value of your home Click Here For a free consultation about what we do to sell your home for top dollar or our Guarantee to sell your home in 45 Days or you don't pay us, call Nate at 571-477-1245 or email NateJohnson@1245team.com SEARCH  LAKELANDS HOMES CURRENTLY FOR SALE As of today 4/07/2016 there are 13 homes for sale in Lakelands,  14 homes under contract and 10 homes sold in the month of March. To see of a list of active homes Click Here Condos -2 Townhomes- 6 Single Family Homes- 5 NEW LISTINGS IN LAKELANDS According to MLS, there are(is) 7 new listing(s) in the last 30 days. UNDE...
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Happy Hour Wine: Laurent Dublanc Cotes du Rhone Chef Dolores had a late afternoon hair appointment, the granite man came to measure our kitchen counters and our accountant arrived to pick up the papers for our tax return. Snacks for dinner and Chef Dolores selected a bottle of Laurent Dublanc Cotes du Rhone, 2014. This is an inexpensive French red wine that we purchased at a Trader Joe's store in Williamsburg, Virginia. If you like bargains, you may wish to try this wine.    Meadow Garden, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA USA IMG 5764Photograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photograph
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Kentlands Adult Basketball Beginning this evening, Wednesday, April 6, and very Wednesday through September, 2016, the Kentlands community basketball court will be reserved from 6:30 p.m. to dark for ages 35 and older adult basketball.  For more information, contact Dean Roy at daroy12@hotmail.com For out of the area readers, Kentlands is a planned neo-traditional community located within the City of Gaithersburg in the heart of Montgomery County, Maryland. Kentlands is one of the favorite communities for families relocated to the Metro Area of Washington, DC. Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA USA IMG 5953Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy Kelley Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Change the batteries in your smoke alarms If you did not change the batteries in the smoke alarms in your home when you recently changed the clocks for Daylight Saving Time, now is the time to make those changes.  Many of us have gotten out of bed in the middle of the night to change the batteries in our smoke alarms. Personal safety should always be a priority. Orchids, Longwood Gardens IMG_2352Photograph by Roy Kelley. Canon PowerShot G11 camera.Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs  
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