March 2017

THE CALL OF THE WILD

"Oh, I'm not a gardener," people say to me. "My black thumb kills any plant I come in contact with." When I hear that statement I just smile, because I know they're mistaken. In my experience, everyone has a clever little gardener in them waiting for the right circumstances to come out. Gardening-- like any interest or hobby-- comes down to a matter of interest and time.

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AT LAST ROSE

OBSESSED WITH RUSHES, REEDS & GRASSES

It's possible we've never seen a woven basket we didn't like, but rushes, reeds, and grasses-- along with all of their natural-fiber cousins-- are capable of so much more. These pliant and resilient fibers can be braided into rugs and seats or wrapped around table accessories ranging from the rustic to the classic. And no matter the look, the strawlike hues and grassy aromas of these wonders are always in style.

A new season

A new season Half of the team behind television powerhouse Fixer Upper, Joanna Gaines finds inspiration in the simple pleasure of a new garden.

GINKGO GREENS

After the dull days of winter, give your rooms a spring preview with these confident, versatile shades of green. The soft versions look refreshingly cool and can be used like pastels.

Into the light

This builder-basic master suite was trapped in the '90s until a breezy makeover helped it erase the beige and embrace the bright side.

Thrift like a pro

Lace up your walking shoes and grab your giant tote, flea market season is fast approaching. Follow our tips for scoring the best finds.

Coat check

Coat check Drop and dash no more! To pack her high-traffic mudroom with personality, designer Gretchen Bond doubled down on color, pattern, and clever ideas.

Going green

Pinch us: A St. Patrick's Day table covered with greenery and springy shamrocks sets off linens and golden accents lovely enough to use year-round.

PUNCH LIST

This month's home fixes: a quick-and-easy way to dress up a plain wall, an on-the-spot carpet cleaner, and an electrical outlet mystery solved.

WHAT MAKES YOUR GARDEN GROW?

WHAT MAKES YOUR GARDEN GROW? GARDEN PROS AGREE: A WELL-STOCKED SHED IS THE KEY TO A BEAUTIFUL GARDEN. OUR ROUNDUP OF TOOLS, TIPS, PRODUCTS, AND STORES WILL GET YOUR GARDEN GROWING

HIGH and DRY

HIGH and DRY With many parts of the country under drought restrictions, this flowery garden leads by example and shows how low water can still produce high color.

The no-stress, annuals-only CUTTING GARDEN

Growing backyard bouquets is fast, inexpensive, and much easier than you might think. Floret Farm's Erin Benzakein shows us the way.

Grow a GARDEN RUG

Grow a GARDEN RUG Tough, low-growing plants create a welcoming, living rug design.

Bloom time

Don't know your Darwin tulips from your Triumphs? Your Fosterianas from your Parrots? Understanding the many botanical classifications of tulips is not just for plant nerds (our favorite people). The knowledge will help you make a strategic bulb order next fall, ensuring blooms from the first sprig of spring to Memorial Day.

HOME GROWN

HOME GROWN BOLD COLORS, GLOBAL TEXTILES, AND LOTS OF HOUSEPLANTS GIVE AN ICONIC MIDCENTURY MODERN HOUSE A BOHEMIAN TWIST.

GREEN GIANT

Kitchen garden expert Ellen Ecker Ogden's vegetable plots are renowned for their fresh flavors and even fresher designs. She tells us how her garden grows.

TART PANS

Better

Daylight Saving Time starts Sunday, March 12, when we spring forward and lose an hour of sleep. Make that morning easier.

GROWING GARDENERS

Annie Novak's mission: Connecting people to food, plants, and the Earth.

BHG throwback 1968 ORANGE

These juicy hues make for a lively step into spring. Orange you glad orange is still hot?