March 2026

EDITOR'S LETTER

Sometime last year, we dreamed up a year of themes for Better Homes & Gardens 2026 issues and dubbed this one the Thrive Issue. To be honest, now that the time has come to write this letter, I've been dragging my feet, mulling over the weight of the word thrive and how BHG can help our readers thrive in our current reality.

Our Best Irish Recipes

Get Growing

Sitting Pretty

Soak It Up

This luxurious, spa like bathroom channels a high end hotel, complete with all the amenities.

One, Two, Wellness

Guided Journals

SELF-Expression

Smart Apps

Getting Physical

Home Work

Tangerine DREAMS

Slivers of SPACE

Can you ever have enough places to stash your stuff? We say no. These clever moves sneak extra storage into overlooked and underutilized spots around the house.

Home TO ROOST

Think you're ready for backyard chickens? We talked to experts and urban coop keepers about the realities-- and the joys --of caring for your own flock.

Broth BREAK

Take a cue from a legendary spa by adding this healthy, hunger-taming sipper to your midmorning routine.

GO WITH THE FLOW

Take the elegance of a chandelier and add the calming quality of greenery, and you'll understand why plants with cascading foliage are more popular than ever. Pot up some of these easy-care varieties, then let gravity do the work.

Out of the ASHES

After losing her home in the Palisades fire last year, Unplug Meditation founder Suze Yalof Schwartz discovered something miraculous in the rubble-- and in herself.

Natural Instincts

You might be new to the term biophilic design, but chances are you know how it feels. Biophilia is about seeking connection with nature in a way that promotes calm and well-being. Designer and therapist Anita Yokota, author of Grounded Living, shares how to use the concept, giving us four design palettes based on the outdoors that can help you bring your happy place home.

The design lab

A California homeowner checks off a wish list of ideas in her small beach house, unleashing her creativity and leaving her personal imprint. Learn from her tricks.

Down to EARTH

IN AN EXCERPT FROM HIS FORTHCOMING BOOK, AUTHOR (AND FORMER BHG EDITOR IN CHIEF) STEPHEN ORR REFLECTS ON THE RESTORATIVE POWER OF DIGGING IN THE DIRT.

The Powerhouse Ingredients Dietitians Want You to Try

How often have you read or heard eat your kale or stock up on salmon? We know, we know! Some foods are well-known nutrition superstars, lauded for their healthy fats, fiber, and/or micronutrients, but why should the so-called "superfoods" get all the attention?

PET Proofing

Before introducing a pet to your home, check these to-dos off your list. (Your new family member will thank you.)

In the Know

Lose twice the weight when you focus on minimally processed foods.

Hetty Lui McKinnon

In her latest cookbook, the award-winning author makes the case that salads shouldn't be designated as a side dish. In fact, they can carry a whole party.