April 2009

Between friends

A couple of years ago, a small market opened up near my home and instantly changed the way I shop. The shelves are stocked with local and organic produce, and the meats labeled with their town of origin.

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JUST HATCHED

Turn a handful of dyed eggs and a few bunches of carnations into a perky spring centerpiece. Fill a medium-size footed bowl with a few inches of water. Nestle dyed eggs in a smaller bowl and set in the center of the footed bowl (prop bowl on a dish if necessary). Cut carnation stems about 2 or 3 inches long and pack the blooms around the bowl of eggs.

ALL ABOUT COLOR

Citron blends the sunny side of yellow with a lively spring green-- zesting up any room.

STYLEMAKER

A champion of earth-friendly living; television personality Sara Snow knows that going green starts at home. Follow her lead for a down-to-earth get-together.

Old Soul

In this new suburban home, well-worn details bring country character to the cul-de-sac.

10 Ways to Get a Greener Kitchen

Planning a kitchen remodel that's ecological and economical may be easier than you think.

Triple Feature

Watch and learn from this low-budget transformation of a spare bedroom into a TV lounge, library, and guest suite in one.

Dynamic Duos

Hang a shade and curtain panels for a pulled-together look that can even cut energy costs. Here's how to pair them up right.

House Calls with Stephen Saint-Onge

When a reader called for help, Stephen answered. A slipshod room became a put-together work space with personality.

Paper Trail

Tame out-of-control paperwork with this easy system, shared by super-organized reader Bobbie Ambuske.

THIS MONTH FROM THE GROUND UP

How to conserve energy, live healthier, and save money

Natural Order

A gardener finds that going smaller, simpler, and greener is easier on the earth-- and on her.

Grow Your Own Salsa Garden

Home Grown

In just one afternoon, you can build a raised bed that will yield bushels of delicious fresh vegetables.

Tops In Pots

Pick up some tips on growing gorgeous containers from the manager of the Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden.

A Lilac That Reblooms

Sharp Edges

PILES OF PLASTIC

FIVE THINGS YOU CAN DO

BIG BANG

A BETTER GUIDE TO GARDENS

THIS MONTH IN THE GARDEN

KOMBI SHOVEL

GREEN GRASS

Learning to Grow

You can cut back on chemicals and still get a great garden, says this Master Gardener.

Make the Cut

Cordless mowers and trimmers are quiet and emission-free. But do they get the job done? We put six of them to the test.

Moment of Conversion

A cross-country move sparks a big change in the way this family lives-- and decorates.

Garden Revival

A renovated landscape's cottagey beds brim with flowers-- and vegetables.

Room for Everything

At Greg and Suzanne Lukosky's home, the living room is for living. Kids run in and out, flop on the sofas, and gather around the coffee table for games. 5 smart design solutions put pretty and practical hand in hand.

Flower Children

Help your own little blossoms develop a love of gardening with these kid-friendly plants.

A Little Green Basket

Stock your family's baskets with a collection of eco-friendly and garden-inspired goodies.

I Did It!