At some point, annual veggies took over the popularity contest. We’re so used to seeing neat rows of carrots, cucumbers, beans, and tomatoes that we forget there are other more beneficial ways for the home gardener to grow food. Let me introduce…
If you go online to search for a book on vegetable gardening, you’ll discover there are literally thousands of titles on the topic. One new standout in the category is The Climate Change–Resilient Vegetable Garden: How to Grow Food…
| Published on Feb 20, 2024
When it comes to laundry, most of us can’t go without dryer sheets. These handy laundry helpers reduce static, soften our clothes, and leave them smelling fresh. But did you know that dryer sheets are capable of…
We have a couple of these plants.
They’re easy to care for. Look great. But that’s not why they’re so good for homes.
These plants are natural air purifiers. I love that.
What plant am I talking about?
It’s the snake plant. Here’s what the…
From cherry blossoms in December to spring bulbs in January, I’ve seen some flowers bloom exceptionally early. If you’ve also seen some early blooms, you might be worried about how this will affect your plant when it inevitably gets cold again. Here’s…
| Published on Feb 21, 2024
Outdated design trends that were once a vital component of the cultural climate are consigned to the design dust heap in the dynamic field of interior design. Understanding which design trends are in and which are out…
| Published on Feb 20, 2024
Televisions are an essential part of modern life, but they are not always attractive. There are stylish ways to add a television to your room without detracting from its chic design. Integrating a television into a room…
We first became fans of Pernille Lind back in 2017, when we covered the opening of Hotel Sanders, an intimate Copenhagen property she designed with her Lind + Almond co-founder Richy Almond. Of all the warm Scandinavian furnishings the duo used to…
Starting flowers from seed may not be as popular as vegetables, but they deserve a spot in your seed-starting tray this spring. By growing annuals from seed, you can have a garden full of colour, fragrance, and pollinators at a fraction of…
| Published on Feb 12, 2024
A roofing square is a term used by contractors, roofing manufacturers, and shingle suppliers to describe a specific amount of roofing materials or the size of a roof. A roofing square is a 10×10 section of the…