April 2016

Growth industry

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OBSESSED WITH DARK FLORALS

Evoking the golden age of Dutch still lifes, this new generation of florals is blown-up, bold, and beautifully brooding. Plant these moody blooms as accents, or paper a wall in a grand (but not overly sweet) romantic gesture.

Green thumbs up

At The Sill on New York City's Lower East Side, founder Eliza Blank helps people and houseplants live happily ever after.

DECORATE HUNT & GATHER

Sometimes the most successful inspiration for an interior comes from a love for the great outdoors. Nuggets of turquoise might inspire an accent color, an antique watering can leads to the perfect metal finish, and wispy greenery keeps it all fresh.

Just a hint

When it comes to paint, there's no such thing as plain white. With undertones that span the rainbow, there are a thousand shades of barely there.

I did it!

This husband-and-wife team took their love of gardening to new heights with a vertical display of flowerpots created from inexpensive home supplies.

LOOKING UP

PROBLEM No room for a backyard in this Chicago neighborhood. SOLUTION A rooftop patio garden with lots of greenery--and privacy.

BAPTISIA

Treasured for wands of lupine-like flowers, baptisia and ifs cultivated spin-offs are equally at home in a wild meadow or a formal perennial border.

POT LUCK

Hit the jackpot of fresh produce by growing crops in containers. It's so simple--and satisfying, too.

PASSOVER goodies

Our favorites make delicious hostess gifts and treats for the holiday.

WINGING IT

BEES, BUTTERFLIES, AND OTHER POLLINATORS NEED OUR HELP TO CARRY ON THEIR GOOD WORK IN OUR GARDENS.

Off the beaten path

Someone else might have remodeled this out-of-the-way California ranch a bit more traditionally. But this couple did it their way--in two weeks, on a strict budget, and largely on their own.

A Life Cultivated

A Life Cultivated PAINTER AND FABRIC DESIGNER SUSAN HABLE SMITH CAREFULLY TENDS HER GARDEN, BUSINESS, AND OTHER CREATIVE PURSUITS.

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GARDEN IN THE CITY

Paw patrol

A few strategic landscaping moves can help keep Fido and Fluffy from trouncing all over your carefully planted garden.

Lakefront vacations

Start planning for summer! With a menu of surf and turf activities, your crew can go as relaxed or activity-packed as you want

1968 CANING MOTIF

From Colonial classic to modern must-have, caned designs are perennial favorites.