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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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