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Gardens & Gatherings

Cultivating beauty in the landscape and celebrating the art of warm and gracious hospitality.

A beautiful, sunlit garden path lined with blooming peonies and hydrangeas, evoking a sense of nostalgic and enduring beauty.

Grandma's Gardens Bloom: Enduring Plant Trends

Peonies, once cherished for their brief, lavish display, can now anchor a garden for decades, embodying a new era where classic beauty meets enduring resilience.

Nora Haddad· Jun 9· 2 min
A stylish flat lay of fashion items in muted plum and mocha mousse, including a textured leather tote and tailored shorts, set against a soft, natural background.

Fashion Shifts to Muted Hues for June 2026 Color Trends

This June, a $2,350 Alaïa Le Teckel textured-leather tote in plum and $120 Cos tailored longline shorts in mocha mousse signal a shift in fashion.

Brandon Lee· Jun 7· 2 min
A vibrant crabapple orchard in full spring bloom, showcasing the enduring beauty of Ina Garten's long-term gardening project.

Ina Garten's Orchard Development Shows Enduring Beauty

Ina Garten planted inexpensive saplings decades ago, doubting she would live to see them mature into an orchard.

Nora Haddad· Jun 4· 2 min
A beautifully organized tiny kitchen featuring a magnetic knife strip, maximizing counter space and exuding charm and efficiency.

Tiny kitchen storage and charm design ideas maximize every inch.

Professional organizers now routinely recommend magnetic knife strips, a superior alternative to bulky knife blocks.

Nora Haddad· May 26· 2 min
A lush, blooming Southern garden with a historic mansion in the background, bathed in soft sunlight, inviting visitors to a tour.

Southern garden tours feature historic homes and upcoming events

Day-specific tickets for Charlotte's Secret Gardens Tour will cost $35 per person when it opens on May 16, 2026, according to Fourthwardclt .

Brandon Lee· May 14· 2 min
A beautifully landscaped front yard in autumn with colorful flowers, pumpkins, and fall foliage, showcasing enhanced curb appeal.

Top Fall Landscaping Ideas for Curb Appeal & Cozy Outdoor Spaces

HGTV experts showcase landscaping and facade makeovers, proving that even small changes dramatically transform a home's curb appeal.

Nora Haddad· Aug 26· 4 min
Need Emergency Tree Removal in Pasco County? Why EB Trees & Landscape is the Proven Choice

Need Emergency Tree Removal in Pasco County? Why EB Trees & Landscape is the Proven Choice

When storms strike Pasco County, a fallen tree can create a dangerous emergency requiring immediate professional attention. EB Trees & Landscape stands out as a reliable choice for emergency tree removal, emphasizing safety and expertise through ISA Certified Arborists.

Sponsored by EB Trees & Landscape· Jul 14· 6 min
Tired of Rotting Garden Furniture? Here's How Chairs and Tables Fixes It

Tired of Rotting Garden Furniture? Here's How Chairs and Tables Fixes It

The familiar sight of a weathered, rotting garden table is a common frustration for UK homeowners. Investing in an outdoor space only to watch it succumb to damp and decay is a recurring problem. With more than 60% of ho…

Sponsored· Jul 7· 5 min
A beautifully landscaped backyard garden with comfortable seating and a water feature, perfect for summer gatherings and relaxation.

How to Turn Your Garden Into a Welcoming Summer Gathering Space

Transform your garden, patio, or balcony into a welcoming summer gathering space by following a three-step planning process: define functional zones, calculate adequate space per guest, and layer in comfort and ambiance.

Brandon Lee· Jun 21· 5 min
A vibrant permaculture garden showcasing abundant edible plants, a rainwater harvesting system, and natural integration, designed for homeowners seeking sustainable food production.

What is Permaculture Design for Homeowners?

Your backyard garden can become a perpetual food machine, catching and storing the sun's energy to feed your family year-round with minimal intervention.

Nora Haddad· Aug 29· 4 min
Gardener inspecting tomato plants for flea beetle damage in a lush June garden, emphasizing the need for vigilance for a bountiful summer harvest.

Your June Garden Checklist: Planting, Maintenance, Pests, and Harvest in One Plan

June is a pivotal month for gardeners to transition into full stride, focusing on planting heat-loving crops, essential maintenance, pest management, and harvesting early yields, while also planning for late summer and fall.

Brandon Lee· Jun 9· 4 min
A close-up of a gardener's hands tending to a healthy, vibrant plant in a lush Southern garden, bathed in warm morning sunlight.

Preparing Your Southern Garden: Soil Prep & Plant Care

Cultivating a thriving Southern garden starts with understanding and preparing your soil, particularly challenging clay types. This guide offers actionable steps for soil assessment, amendment, and seasonal care to build a fertile foundation for vigorous plant growth.

Brandon Lee· May 12· 4 min