Buy It: Cotton Tail Farms Flour Sack Tea Towel ($13, Etsy) Buy It: Farmhouse Fabric Bunny ($4, Etsy) Buy It: Set of 4 Peter Rabbit Salad Plates (Pottery Barn) Buy It: Easter Bunny Wreath ($100, Pottery Barn) Buy It: Essex Bunny ($40, Pottery Barn) Buy It: Bunny Family Garden Sculptures ($60, Uncommon Goods) Buy It: Set of 3 Wooden Carrots ($20, Etsy)
Buy It: Ninja Food Processor ($150, Bed Bath & Beyond) Buy It: Good Cook Muffin Pan ($4, Target) Buy It: Ninja Professional Blender ($89, Walmart) Buy It: Ball Quilted Crystal Jars ($12, Target)
Growing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained, dry soil Size: Most are 4-8 inches tall, but some can reach up to 6 feet Zones: 9-11 (depends on variety) Buy It: Grande Diamond Frost ($37, The Home Depot) Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade in well-drained soil Size: 4 to 6 inches tall Zones: 4-8 Buy It: Rock Cress Cascade Mix ($2, Etsy) Growing Conditions: Full sun in well-drained, dry soil Size: Up to 3 feet tall Zones: 4-8 Growing Conditions: Full sun in well-drained soil Size: Up to 6 inches tall Zones: 3-8 Buy It: Outdoor Live Plant Iberis ($8, Walmart) Growing Conditions: Full sun in well-drained soil Size: Up to 12 inches tall Zones: 4-7 Buy It: Aurinia ‘Summit’ ($13, Bluestone Perennials) Growing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil Size: Up to 3 feet tall Zones: 4-9 Buy It: Sea Thrift Sea Pink Seeds ($2, Etsy) Growing Conditions: Full sun in well-drained soil Size: Up to 12 inches tall Zones: 4-9 (depends on variety) Buy It: Live Plant Hens N Chicks Jar ($15, Walmart) Growing Conditions: Full sun in well-drained soil Size: Up to 12 inches tall Zones: 3-10 Growing Conditions: Full to part shade in well-drained, slightly moist soil Size: Up to 6 inches tall Zones: 4-8 Buy It: Periwinkle Vinca Minor Plants ($29, Etsy) Growing Conditions: Full sun in well-drained soil Size: Up to 6 inches tall Zones: 4-9 Buy It: Creeping Thyme ($7, Etsy) Growing Conditions: Full sun in well-drained soil Size: Up to 2 feet tall Zones: 3-9 Buy It: Soapwort Garden Flower Seeds ($3, Walmart) Growing Conditions: Full to part shade in well-drained, slightly moist soil Size: Up to 12 inches tall Zones: 3-8 Buy It: Lamium Maculatum Beacon Silver Rooted Cuttings ($6, Etsy) Growing Conditions: Full sun in well-drained, dry soil Size: Up to 6 inches tall Zones: 3-9 Growing Conditions: Full sun in well-drained soil Size: Up to 3 inches tall Zones: 5-8 Buy It: Woolly Thyme ($33, Plants4Home) Growing Conditions: Full sun in well-drained soil Size: Up to 6 inches tall Zones: 6-11 Buy It: Orange and Purple Flower Fire Spinner Ice Plant ($20, The Home Depot) Growing Conditions: Full sun in well-drained, dry soil Size: Up to 12 inches tall Zones: 4-8 Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade in consistently moist soil Size: Up to 1 inch tall Zones: 4-7 Buy It: Irish Moss Plant ($7, Etsy) Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade in well-drained soil Size: Up to 4 inches tall Zones: 5-9 Buy It: Blue Star Creeper ($15, Walmart) Growing Conditions: part shade, especially during afternoon, and well-drained soil Size: 1-3 feet tall Zones: 4-8
Name: Begonia masoniana Growing Conditions: Medium to bright light; 65-75°F; keep soil evenly moist Size: Up to 12 inches tall and wide Name: Calathea makoyana Growing Conditions: Medium to bright light; 70-85°F; keep soil evenly moist Size: Up to 2 feet tall and wide Name: Maranta leuconeura Growing Conditions: Medium light; 60-75°F; keep soil evenly moist, drier in winter Size: Up to 1 foot tall and wide Name: Fittonia albivenis (Verschaffeltii Group) Growing Conditions: Medium light; 65-75°F; keep soil evenly moist Size: Up to 8 inches tall Name: Begonia rex selections Growing Conditions: Medium to bright light; 65-75°F; keep soil evenly moist Size: To 2 feet tall and wide Name: Cordyline fruticosa Growing Conditions: Bright to intense light; 60-85°F; keep soil evenly moist Size: Up to 6 feet tall Name: Radermachera sinica Growing Conditions: Medium to bright light; 60-75°F; keep soil evenly moist Size: Up to 6 feet tall Name: Pilea cadierei Growing Conditions: Medium to bright light; 60-75°F; allow the soil surface to dry between waterings Size: Up to 1 foot tall and wide Name: Tradescantia zebrina Growing Conditions: Medium to bright light; 55-75°F; allow soil surface to dry between waterings Size: Up to 1 foot tall and 2 feet wide Name: Fatsia japonica Growing Conditions: Low to medium light; 50-65°F; keep soil evenly moist Size: Up to 6 feet tall and wide Name: Dracaena reflexa Growing Conditions: Medium to bright light; 65-75°F; allow soil surface to dry between waterings Size: Up to 3 feet tall and wide Name: Chamaedorea elegans Growing Conditions: Low to medium light; 65-80°F; keep soil evenly moist Size: Up to 8 feet tall and 3 feet wide Name: Pilea involucrata ‘Moon Valley’ Growing Conditions: Medium to bright light; 60-75°F; allow soil surface to dry between waterings Size: Up to 1 foot tall and wide Name: Neoregelia carolinae ‘Tricolor’ Growing Conditions: Bright light; 65-80°F; keep water in central vase of leaf cluster Size: Up to 1 foot tall Name: Elatostema repens Growing Conditions: Medium to bright light; 70-80°F; keep soil evenly moist Size: Trailing to 2 feet or more Name: Saxifraga stolonifera Growing Conditions: Medium light; 50-75°F; keep soil evenly moist Size: Up to 6 inches tall Name: Gynura aurantiaca ‘Purple Passion’ Growing Conditions: Bright light; 60-75°F; keep soil evenly moist Size: Up to 2 feet tall Name: Polyscias scutellaria ‘Balfourii’ Growing Conditions: Medium to bright light; 65-85°F; keep soil evenly moist Size: Up to 6 feet tall and 3 feet wide Name: Asparagus selections Growing Conditions: Medium to bright light; 60-75°F; keep soil evenly moist Size: Up to 2 feet tall and wide Name: Soleirolia soleirolii Growing Conditions: Medium to bright light; 55-75°F; keep soil evenly moist Size: Up to 3 inches tall Name: Isolepis cernua Growing Conditions: Medium light; 55-75°F; keep soil evenly moist or wet Size: Up to 12 inches tall Name: Tolmiea menziesii Growing Conditions: Medium to bright light; 60-75°F, 50-65°F....
Editor’s Tip: Try making a lasting pumpkin planter for your fall front porch. To make this easy pumpkin carving: Editor’s Tip: Cut the opening on the back of the pumpkin and secure the lid with toothpicks after a candle is in place. Editor’s Tip: Use different types of carving tools to accomplish the various sizes of cutouts for this design. Editor’s Tip: After completing the design, spray with varnish to set the paint so you can use it as an outdoor Halloween decoration....
Buy It: Living Wreath Form ($25), Kinsman Garden Editor’s Tip: To protect the candy and make this Easter door decoration last year after year, spray it with a clear-coat finish and let it dry before hanging. Editor’s Tip: In lieu of fresh leaves, use artificial ones to create a timeless wreath.
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Creole Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes Serve up a Louisiana Thanksgiving menu this year by making these six Creole recipes: Main Dish: Spice-Rubbed Turkey with Cranberry Barbecue Sauce Side Dish: Savory Collard Greens Side Dish: Paella-Style Stuffing Side Dish: Maple-Bourbon Mashed Sweet Potatoes Dessert: Salted Pecan Bourbon Pumpkin Pie See photos and learn how to make each of these Creole recipes below. Entrée: Spice-Rubbed Turkey with Cranberry Barbecue Sauce Turkey is the traditional option on Thanksgiving Day, but this bird is anything but ordinary....
Get started with these hoses, nozzles, irrigation timers, rain gauges, and more. Lightweight Hose Nothing makes watering more of a hassle than lugging around a bulky, heavy hose. Maneuver around the garden more easily with this lightweight, flexible garden hose. It expands to three times its size (up to 75 feet long) when it’s in use, then shrinks back down, so it’s easy to store in your garage or shed until you need it again....
Bottom line: A few extra dollars in savings generally isn’t worth having a lot of extra clutter around. And just because Costco or Sam’s Club sells it doesn’t mean it’s always cheaper. We’ve put together a list of bulk products to avoid so you can consider all the options before heading to the checkout line at one of these warehouse stores.
For the Aspiring Chef Restaurant-quality risotto or coq au vin that would make Julia Child cry (happy tears) aren’t pipe dreams for CocuSocial’s Master Series graduates. With this in-person or virtual experience, you cook alongside Michelin-starred or James Beard-winning chefs. Send a gift card for the recipient to book the class(es) that most appeal. They’ll need to supply their own ingredients for a recipe shared beforehand, but the chefs will answer any questions live during the class....
Lance Thomas, principal at Louisiana-based Thomas Guy Interiors, suggests looking at texture in a more physical way. “Texture in interior design is about creating moments that invite touch both in person within the space and through photographs,” he says. Here, Thomas and Patton share their top tips for adding texture to your space in a way that’s perfectly on-trend and utterly timeless. How to Use Texture in Decor When there’s a lack of texture, you might find that a room appears one-dimensional or lacking—though you can’t quite put your finger on it....
To help you create a space that looks clean and organized, we’ve compiled a list of decorating mistakes that could be making your home appear messy. By steering clear of these common issues, you’ll find that it’s easier to maintain order and achieve a tidy look. 1. Relying Too Much on Open Storage Open shelves are a great place to store books and display collectibles or art, but this type of storage works best when it’s not overcrowded....
Buy It: 16.5-inch x 6-inch Artificial Snake Plant, $15, Target Buy It: FEJKA Artificial potted plant, $55, IKEA Buy It: Faux Peperomia Plants Set of 2, $30, World Market Buy It: Artificial Succulents in a Pot, $50, Crate and Barrel Buy It: Artificial Cactus Plant in Pot, $63, Wayfair Buy It: 5 ft. Robellini Palm Silk Tree, $103, The Home Depot
Organizations across the country are offering female-only classes to teach ladies the basics of woodworking. By learning how to use a saw, handle power tools safely, and operate a drill, women are becoming more confident in their abilities to make something from scratch and can even use these skills to support themselves and their families. These organizations are all about empowering women, and we are, too! Sign up for a class near you and then take on one of our beginner projects like this farmhouse coffee table or a DIY toy box....
Mistake 1: Putting Perennials in the Wrong Spot The old garden adage “right plant, right place” means matching a plant’s light requirements and soil preferences to where you want to put it. Some perennials, such as coneflower and yarrow, revel in bright sun from morning until night while others, such as astilbe and old-fashioned bleeding heart, do best in afternoon shade. When it comes to soil, some perennials need fast-draining sandy soil and others thrive in soil that stays moist but not wet....
Dip-Dyed Accessories Marble-pattern paints can revive all kinds of objects you have around the house, including planters, bookends, jewelry organizers, vases, and more. To create one-of-a-kind marble art like this masterpiece, fill a kiddie swimming pool with 1–2 inches of room-temperature water. Apply spray paint onto the top of water, lay art paper on top of water, and lightly press into the paint. Pull up from water and lay to dry....
