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Plants for Creating the Summer Cottage Garden Plan 3 Boxwood (Buxus spp.): Zones 5-9, depending on species 3 Dame’s rocket (Hesperis matronalis): Zones 4-9 1 Lamb’s ear (Stachys byzantina): Zones 4-8 4 Cranesbill (Geranium x oxonianum): Zones 4-8 1 Penstemon ‘Sour Grapes’: Zones 7-10 2 White peach-leaved bellflower (Campanula persicifolia ‘Alba’): Zones 3-8 4 Leopard’s bane (Doronicum cordatum): Zones 4-8 2 Yarrow (Achillea ‘Coronation Gold’): Zones 3-9 2 Larkspur (Consolida ajacis): Annual 3 Delphinium Pacific Giants: Zones 4-7 1 Sedum ‘Autumn Joy’: Zones 3-10...

“All at once in the middle of the night, I saw the kitchen in my head—the cabinets, the curves, the colors. Everything was there,” White says. “It was the most amazing thing.” Bolting awake, she made a beeline to the computer, transforming her vision into a rendering for the Hickeys. “I had been so inspired by Parisian architecture and the French countryside—how homes there withstand the test of time,” White says....

1. Look for Different Types of Pumpkins If you picture an orange globe when thinking of a pumpkin, you might be surprised by what you will find at a pumpkin patch. Along with the classic pumpkins for carving your spooktacular Jack-o’-lanterns, many farms also grow heirlooms, which are older varieties with unique characteristics such as deep ribs, bumpy skin, and all sorts of colors. Their unusual appearance makes them extra fun to use in your fall displays....

2 tablespoon sherry wine vinegar 1 clove garlic, minced 2 teaspoon snipped fresh thyme 1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil

1. Warm Colors While white remains the favorite kitchen color scheme, warmer shades will soon supersede the cool tones of recent years. For its 2021 palette of the year, PPG released a trio of colors grounded with a warm beige and accented by shades of orange and aqua. “Our global color stylists were drawn toward warm colors that evoke feelings of compassion and comfort,” says Amy Donato, senior color marketing manager at PPG Paints....

2 cup all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon salt ⅔ cup shortening Cold water

Early Spring Start here to get your yard ready for the growing season ahead. 1. Clean the flowerbeds Clear away dead leaves or any other winter debris from the soil surfaces where you’re planning to plant annual flowers and vegetables. Remove protective winter mulch from around perennials and ornamental grasses (hedge trimmers make it easy to give grass clumps a clean, even look), and cut back last year’s dried foliage. To protect yourself from cuts and scrapes, remember to wear gardening gloves, especially when working with plants with prickly leaves, such as lungwort....

The Marrs Collection is a collaboration with the Better Homes & Gardens brand and launched exclusively at Walmart this week. The line includes 30 outdoor home and decor items designed to create a beautiful outdoor living space that also provides a functional space for entertaining, relaxing, and making memories. All the pieces are fairly neutral, so whether your style is more modern or traditional, you’ll be able to mix and match new pieces with items you already own....

The concept comes from the term biophilia, which refers to the human tendency to interact with other forms of life. In design, it means creating a sense of harmony between your home and the world outside, and it’s one of the biggest interior design trends this year. Biophilic design was called out in Pinterest’s 2022 trend report, which noted significant spikes in search interest for the term, and it’s a buzzword you’ll hear repeatedly from experts across the design industry....

But what is mezcal, anyway? If you’re not a mixologist or well-versed in types of alcohol, you might wonder what the difference is between mezcal and tequila. They’re both agave-based spirits, after all. While this is true, their succulent plant roots are the only shared attribute. There are more than 200 varieties of agave. Tequila is solely made from blue Weber agave. Mezcal is made from one (or a combination) of about 30 types of agave that are roasted and fermented....

Tips The tart is best the day it’s made, within a few hours of cooling completely, but it will keep in the refrigerator overnight. Cookie Topper: On a lightly floured surface, roll out remaining dough half to 1/4 inch thick. Jerrelle Guy cuts leaf shape cookies freehand using a sharp knife to top her pie, but you can use any shape 1 1/2- to 2-inch cookie cutters. Place cutouts 1 inch apart on an ungreased cookie sheet....

1 cup canned white frosting 1 tablespoon milk

It turns out, these small sweet rolls are said to bring good luck—and that’s part of the reason they’re associated with Easter. To learn more, I spoke with experts to learn about the history of hot cross buns and how they came to be an Easter tradition. What Are Hot Cross Buns? “Hot cross buns are yeast buns made with milk and butter and spices and dotted with raisins or another dried fruit,” explains Elizabeth Hopwood, Ph....