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Flowers & Plants

I’m a Garden Editor, and Here’s What I Always Do Before Buying a Houseplant

Without my checklist, you might end up putting your new plant in the composter.

January 6, 2023

January 5, 2023

Flowers & Plants

The Houseplants That No One Else Has—And That You Need in Your Space

The interiors of Chef Yuko Watanabe‘s Los Angeles restaurants are known for their plant-forward decor. Here’s how to get (and maintain) the look.

January 3, 2023

December 28, 2022

Garden Basics

Yes, You Can Create a Super Bloom in Your Own Yard This Year—But Hurry Before It's Too Late

You don't need to brave 'Flowergeddon' in order to see a carpet of native wildflowers.

January 26, 2023

Garden Basics

Need a New Yard Solution? Try These Ground Cover Superstars

Ground cover plants are the unsung superstars of any well-tended garden. Here are nine you need to know about now.

May 4, 2022

May 10, 2022

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Idea Houses

Avoid Cookie-Cutter, Sterile Design—These Are the Steps to Creating a Home with Soul

How to create a meaningful space.

February 3, 2023

February 4, 2023

Red Lentil Hummus with Harissa and Toasted Almonds

Hummus is a staple on the menu at Little Saint, where a variety of dips and spreads are intended to be paired with raw vegetables, pickles, and flatbread

February 2, 2023

Travel Tips

I’ve Been a Solo Traveler for 15 Years—These Are My Tips for Doing It Right

From essential packing items to how to meet new friends abroad, here's what you need to know.

February 1, 2023

February 3, 2023

Lifestyle

This Airbnb Comes with Pottery Lessons from Seth Rogen—And It’s Only $42 a Night

Get your creativity rolling with the 'Pineapple Express' star.

February 1, 2023

February 2, 2023

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Flowers & Plants

The 2023 Flower of the Year Is a Stunner That You Can Easily Find—Even at Your Local Trader Joe’s

Yes, it's beautiful, but it's often hard to care for. So why did 1-800-Flowers.com pick it as the 2023 Flower of the Year?

December 21, 2022

December 27, 2022

Gifts & Shopping

Lego Makes Succulents, Orchids, and Bonsai Trees—You Won’t Believe How Beautiful They Look

They make the perfect gift.

November 30, 2022

December 2, 2022

flowers in a meadow illuminate in early morning sun with mountain in background

Travel

Where to See Wildflowers (Responsibly) Across the West

Under-the-radar destinations to see the blooms before it's too late.

April 26, 2022

May 18, 2022

Flowers & Plants

How This Restaurateur’s Houseplant Obsession Became a Dream Side Hustle

Los Angeles restaurateur Yuko Watanabe has a brilliant green thumb.

November 3, 2022

November 4, 2022

Garden Basics

How to Easily Transform Your Garden on a Budget

A new book by Kier Holmes gives great tips on how to “garden smartly” while saving big.

May 16, 2022

May 28, 2022

Foraging with Nan Cole in calendula field

Edible Gardening

Go Ahead, Forage Your Own Food. But First Know the Rules

If you’re thinking about foraging, it’s important to do so mindfully.

May 9, 2022

July 19, 2022

House Plant Ideas for Everyone

Flowers & Plants

The Plants You Wouldn’t Think to Keep Indoors but Should (and Other Ways to Be a Garden Rebel)

The new 'Terrain: The Houseplant Book' shows us how to smash the expected and break new ground.

October 27, 2022

Flowers & Plants

Everyone on Instagram Is Obsessed with These Houseplants

Plus, how to care for them.

October 20, 2022

October 21, 2022

a large monstera plant in a pot on the floor next to a bookcase in a home office.

Garden Basics

How to Propagate Your Monstera at Home

Propagating from a cutting is not only simple, it’s free. Just follow these simple steps.

March 1, 2022

March 9, 2022

Flowers & Plants

When It Comes to Houseplants, Size Matters. Do Yours Measure Up?

Not sure how to scale up your houseplant game? We’ve got recommendations.

March 1, 2022

Flowers & Plants

Six Houseplants You Need to Add to Your Collection

Collecting houseplants is harmlessly addictive, so let’s feed the beast with the plants you need, along with care tips for each.

December 21, 2021

January 4, 2022

Indoor Plant Styling Tips from a Hawaii-based Plant Store Owner

Home & Garden

‘They’re in Charge’: Plants Thrive in a Tom Ford Perfume Bottle in This Hawaii Home

Ever walked into a gorgeously laid-out plant store and wonder how the owner displays her wares at home? Courtney Monahan of Paiko in Honolulu shows us how to up our greenery game.

October 13, 2021

February 17, 2022

Planting Prep

Garden Basics

How to Easily Transform Your Garden on a Budget

A new book by Kier Holmes gives great tips on how to “garden smartly” while saving big.

May 16, 2022

May 28, 2022

Garden Basics

5 Seeds You Need to Plant This Spring and Where to Find Them

Quin Shakra’s Plant Good Seed Company in Ojai is on a mission “to connect plants and people.” Here, five varieties that Shakra recommends you plant this spring.

April 28, 2022

May 4, 2022

A floral bouquet by Beth Syphers, harvested from her farm

Flowers & Plants

Want Beautiful Blooms All Year? Secrets to Flower Farming in Your Own Backyard

An Oregon florist breaks down cut-flower gardening—even if all you have is a raised bed.

March 31, 2022

April 5, 2022

Garden Basics

The Monarch Butterfly Needs Your Help: How to Plant Milkweed and Nectar Plants

An invertebrate biologist helps me sort out fact from fiction, including which type of milkweed to plant and where to find it.

March 10, 2022

February 4, 2023

Flowers & Plants

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