Flora Grubb's Tips For Responsible Garden Shopping


Updated 04/29/11 7:37 AM · Posted by · 4 comments

Gardening Tips For Eco Gardens

Yesterday, I stopped by Flora Grubb Gardens to attend a talk with Martha Stewart Living's executive gardening editor Stephen Orr and nursery owner Flora Grubb. Flora is featured in Stephen's new book Tomorrow's Garden: Design and Inspiration For a New Age of Sustainable Gardening. The book focuses on gardens in 14 cities across the United States that have been scaled back and simplified without Read more

Casa Verde: Break Up the Terra Cotta


Updated 06/07/10 11:25 AM · Posted by CasaSugar · 3 comments

How to Use Broken Terra Cotta Pots

They may know how to grow the lushest shrubs, but even green thumbs are known to break a pot every now and then. When a terra cotta pot bites the dust, don't toss it in the trash. Take the shards and turn them into something useful. Break the bits into small pieces (carefully of course!) and add them to the bottom of other planters. The broken shards will help with drainage and keep plants Read more

Garden Therapy: Avoid the Great Mint Takeover


Updated 05/19/10 11:23 AM · Posted by CasaSugar · 1 comment

Garden Therapy: Avoid the Great Mint Takeover

Mint is a great herb for novice gardeners because it's incredibly hardy and very easy to care for. Planters beware though, mint is terribly invasive and, if allowed, will take over your entire garden in no time. A while back, I made the mistake of planting mint in a raised bed, which quickly and unfortunately became my bed of mint. Years later, even after I've ripped it all out, more mint seems Read more

Casa Quickie: Superhero Soaker Hose


Updated 04/02/10 2:00 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 0 comments

Tips on How to Keep Your Vegetable Garden Healthy and Prolific

Time to get excited about all of those veggies and fruits in the backyard! If your little green fellas made it through the snowstorms and freezes of the past year, help them make it through the warmer months with this quick gardening tip. Instead of watering your rows from a standing position, employ a soaker hose. It will allow the plants to get their nutrition from below, where it is most Read more

10 Tips For Growing Great Tomatoes


Updated 06/30/09 4:08 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 3 comments

10 Tips For Growing Great Tomatoes

One of the true joys of Summer gardening (and Summer farmers markets, for that matter) are just-picked, juicy tomatoes. Luckily, you can grow tomatoes in containers, so even the smallest patio garden can benefit from a delicious tomato plant. There are some important things to consider, though. So whether you're getting a late start on a seedling or looking for some advice on tomatoes that are in Read more

How Not to Destroy Your Marriage


Updated 05/18/12 12:53 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How Not to Destroy Your Marriage

We're happy to present this story from one of our favorite sites, The Good Men Project. Today, Mark Tyrrell offers eight relationship tools to make your marriage work. "All marriages are happy. It's the living together afterward that causes all the trouble." — Raymond Hull So how do you make your marriage work? Or do you just blindly hope it'll take care of itself? Think of a hot, successful Read more

5 Things You Can Do For Your Mom This Mother's Day — and 5 She Can Do For You


Updated 05/12/12 12:03 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Mother's Day Gifts For Your Mom and You

Mother's Day is double the fun when you're a mom yourself. Not only do you get a day that celebrates you, but you have a whole new appreciation for your own mom, who definitely deserves some special attention. If you're both looking for ways to celebrate each other, consider the following 10 tips — five are just for you, and five are for her. For You: She can offer perspective. When you're in Read more

9 Freegan Tips to Save Money and the Earth


Updated 05/10/12 4:00 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Be a Freegan

Although most of us associate freeganism with dumpster diving, freegans actually do advocate much more than sifting through garbage for food. Madeline Nelson from freegan.info shared with me the ideology behind their lifestyle. She says, "Not all freegans are dumpster divers and not all dumpster divers are freegans. Freegans' focus is much broader and much more political — how to throw a cog Read more

Terrarium Making 101: It's Easier Than You Think!


Updated 05/14/12 9:56 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

DIY Terrarium Instructions and Tips

Even with the abundance of Spring blooms available, we just can't stop day dreaming about incorporating DIY terrariums into our offices and homes. Not only do they last longer than fresh flowers, but they can also incorporate sentimental tokens and can be adapted to fit a range of decorating styles and spaces. We decided to go straight to the source and get a terrarium making 101 from the owners Read more

Link Time: Tour Billy Joel's Mansion and Choose This Unusual Flower For Mother's Day


Updated 05/09/12 9:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Billy Joel Mansion Pictures

Billy Joel's Miami Beach mansion is on the market.— Curbed These designer tricks will add comfort to your home sweet home.— House Beautiful Try these outdoor furniture cleaning tips to make your patio shine. — Real Simple Tour a grand estate in New York. — Houzz Organize your bookshelf in these 7 unique ways. — Stylelist Home This muscari and poppy bouquet will majorly impress Mom. Read more