March 2013

Garden vision

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ON THE MARCH

A new season brings new motivation-to learn, organize, or try your luck at something different.

Tray Chic

Spring it on

The buzzy, blooming, busy season is here. Who can afford to lose any time-- even to daylight savings? We asked time-saving experts how to get that hour back.

Wings of desire

Gorgeous flying creatures have landed on all sorts of sophisticated items for the home and fanciful spring accessories.

Green fun

Spring Spectacular

Usher in the new season with its simplest, prettiest symbols: beautiful blooms and artfully decorated eggs.

Open-Door Policy

Connecting inside and outside via doors, windows, and color palette puts this home in a sociable mood.

Mint Greens

These herbal hues will cultivate a spring-fresh feel in your rooms.

Rooms in Bloom

Cultivate the beauty of a garden indoors. Bountiful blooms, refreshing colors, and nature-inspired designs breathe new life into your home.

Newly United

A renovation joins a once closed-off kitchen with the adjacent living room to create an airy space with a cohesive approach to color and comfort.

Clothes Encounters

Small closets loom large on your list of storage challenges. Here's how to max out a reach-in.

Grand Entrance

A front-yard cottage garden extends an unforgettable welcome to visitors.

Better Together

What could be prettier than plants at their early spring best? More plants! Add bulbs to your existing beds for one gorgeous garden. Try these easy combos.

Fresh Looks with Foliage

Fresh Looks with Foliage With leaves like these, who needs flowers? Enjoy nonstop color with these foliage-only containers.

Super Good

These six so-called superfoods, renowned for their nutrition, are (surprise!) amazingly easy to grow at home.

Annual ritual

Grab a six-pack! It's time to celebrate a new garden year. Annual flowers offer instant spring-to-fall color.

Plants we love

1) LEMON SLICE CALIBRACHOA is one of the showiest trailers we've seen. Stripes of intense lemon yellow alternate with white.

Home sweet homestead

A garden can put more on the table than just fresh vegetables. See how to get started on other hot hobbies.

Cool cloves

We love garlic for its bold, pungent taste, but it often plays a supporting role in the kitchen. These three simple ideas shine the spotlight on the edible bulb with big flavor.

What we're loving

1. SAVORY OATS The nutty taste and toothsome texture of classic steel-cut Irish oatmeal are worth the extra cook time. Try a few of our new favorite stir-ins.

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Home away from home

A condo or house can be a great option for a family vacation. Try these tips to avoid rental anguish.

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I Did It!

"We wanted a sandbox that was handy but wouldn't be in the way when we entertain."