Now, I believe everyone who told me about all the aches and pains that come with aging. As someone who suffers from chronic pain, I’m used to managing it on a regular basis. But now, it’s most definitely an everyday thing. Here’s…
| Published on Apr 11, 2024
Most people use front door plants to enhance the look of their home’s entrance. Many plants also add pleasant fragrances. Not all. Some stink and should be avoided. Or placed away from front doors and open windows.
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As a regular reader, you may already be familiar with Perfect Earth Project, as Gardenista has partnered with them on an ongoing series about nature-based, toxic-free gardening. But you may not know much about the group’s tour-de-force founder, Edwina von Gal. The…
| Published on Apr 4, 2024
Located in South Hero, Vermont, this 12-acre property is anything but your typical homestead. Architect Office Birdseye designed this house with the surrounding landscape in mind. The 5,430 square-foot home features three expanding rectangular sections joined by…
| Published on Mar 27, 2024
Enhancing your home’s exterior is more than just adding curb appeal; these are investments that can increase your home’s aesthetic and monetary value. Making your home’s exterior look more expensive requires strategic planning and budgeting to create…
| Published on Mar 13, 2024
Transforming your living room to look more luxurious and sophisticated is about more than just aesthetics; it is about creating a space that expresses refined taste and personal style in an artful way. The allure of creating…
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…
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…
Your zodiac signs can do more than rule your destiny. They can also control the outcome of your garden! For centuries, people have been using the moon phases and zodiac signs to govern when to do certain garden activities. Here’s how we…