March 2014

Gardens of Every Variety

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IN BLOOM

IN BLOOM Spring's impending arrival is the perfect excuse for a party. Welcome your guests (and the warmer weather) with these garden-fresh ideas.

FRESH CRED

Happy days

86% The portion of U. S. gardeners who grow tomatoes...

About time

The sipping garden

Natural Wonder

Plant the perennial peony into your daily regimen and reap the beautifying benefits.

ALBUQUERQUE NM

Steeped in tradition, this Southwestern city is suddenly about new twists on classics.

Book Marks

A digital approach to a favorite pastime means new reasons to turn more pages.

Outside come on in!

From the front door to the back screen porch, this home puts out the welcome mat for the glorious greens of nature.

Shades of Romance

Today's lavender takes a sophisticated turn in these alluring gray-purple hues.

Room to Grow

Even the smallest space can be cultivated into a handy, hardworking (and happy) potting bench.

It's natural

Whether pulling together rooms in her home or designs in her textile studio just down the stairs, Christina Weber finds inspiration right outside the door.

40 spring cleaning tips+tricks

We asked people who clean for a living to share their secrets and shortcuts for doing it as painlessly as possible. Because even the pros know there's more to life than cleaning!

A Better View

This Atlanta artist remodeled her kitchen for a clearer look at the soft cottage blooms that inspire her.

Easy-growing perennials

Love the look of flower-filled borders? A Michigan couple share their secrets to achieving year-round beauty without bother.

Perfect Planters

Create and care for a stunning container garden with these easy tips.

Small Wonder

A few tricks of the trade can turn your tiny vegetable garden into a bountiful source of fresh produce all season.

BICOLOR BLOOMS

What's hot in flowers this year? Two-tone varieties, as seen in this trio of fun new petunias. Turn the page for more of our favorites.

Thanks a lot: Nuts

Family time: Coming together for cancer research

A HEALTHIER WAY TO... Argue with your partner

Text it to me

Money matters: Credit card perks

Success story: How I lost half my size

Fit tools: Workout wear

Game changer: An upstairs vacuum

Do one thing better Arrange Flowers

The NEW Bloomerang Lilac Dark Purple

The good kid project Integrity

What if you could be a fly on the wall and watch your child go through her day? How would you feel about her behavior? This is where teaching integrity comes in: It establishes a moral compass that helps children do the right thing, even when no one is watching. Instilling the importance of integrity-- which embodies values beyond honesty, such as accountability, empathy, and patience-- gives children an internal barometer that guides their decisions when you're not there. The bonus benefit: Research shows that acting with integrity helps you develop stronger relationships and be a more effective leader.

Easy Listening

Pack your dancing shoes for these tuneful trips to cities where there's literally music in the air.

I Did It!