Bust out the craft bin because we’re making ornaments! Christmas ornaments hold such a special place in my heart as they capture the memories of Christmas past. I love displaying them on my tree year after year. Check out some of my…
Wreaths made from fresh foraged materials are a wonderful way to make an entrance look welcoming or to jazz up a drab fence or garden shed. Here’s how to make a wreath entirely from foraged materials! Half the fun of this kind…
Text by Cindy Cooper
An entry decked with evergreen wreaths and winter blooms greets guests with festive charm. A traditional balsam wreath can weather the cold outdoor temps quite well, especially when it adorns a covered porch entrance. A fresh-cut display also carries…
Recently opened: the first phase of 505 State Street, featuring a Grow Room filled with plants and natural light. Run without fossil fuels, the 44-story building is touted as New York’s first all-electric skyscraper, which our photographer Valery Rizzo refers to as…
The terrarium craze isn’t going anywhere anytime soon! I decided to add a little Christmas twist to the trendy indoor planting idea. Make your own stunning terrarium ornaments using found treasures from your neighborhood and liven up your tree this year!
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Gardening is often seen as a solitary activity, but there’s also an incredible community to be found among people who love growing plants. Gardening clubs bring people together and provide a connection and community that we can all use more of. Whether…
| Published on Dec 13, 2024
When designing your dream home, it is easy to get caught up in the latest trends, but relying too heavily on styles that are completely “of the moment” can lead to decisions you might later regret.…
The leaves have all fallen and collected themselves at the base of the trees, on the lawn, and in the beds. The deciduous shrubs and bushes stand naked and upright. With the exception of the evergreens, the garden is a field of…
Each December, a few of my dear friends from the neighbourhood get together and make our Christmas wreaths together. That time means more to me than any gift I could get from them. Today I want to share some of the best…
We know what gardeners want: warm weather, rich soil, and a flat of seedlings. Those things will have to wait till spring, but in the meantime, help them get through winter with these finds made just for plant people. You’ll find something…