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This article from Wood Magazine provides plans and instructions for building a lean-to shed for lawn and garden equipment. The shed can be placed next to a house or garage or freestanding in the yard. It is designed to be easily accessible and movable, with the structure resting on paver blocks instead of footings. The article includes detailed steps for constructing the shed, including building the frame, doors, rafters, and roof. It also provides guidance on setting up the shed on-site and finishing touches such as painting and organizing the interior. [Extracted from the article]

This article from Real Simple provides tips for achieving various garden goals, including helping pollinators, incorporating native plants, and conserving water. To attract pollinators, the article suggests planting a variety of flowers with different colors and shapes, staggering bloom times, and leaving the garden beds untouched in the winter. For native plants, readers are encouraged to use an app to identify existing plants in their yard, consult local nurseries for recommendations, and participate in plant rescues. To conserve water, the article recommends adjusting mower settings, choosing drought-tolerant groundcover options, and converting grassy areas into gardens. Finally, for growing vegetables, the article suggests testing soil, starting with seedlings, and considering herbs as an easy option. [Extracted from the article]

This article highlights five cities in the United States that are ideal for garden enthusiasts. San Diego offers diverse landscapes and gardens, such as the San Diego Botanic Garden and the Japanese Friendship Garden. Philadelphia is known as America's Garden Capital, with notable gardens like Grounds For Sculpture and Longwood Gardens. Atlanta hosts the Penny McHenry Hydrangea Festival and Garden Tour, as well as the Atlanta Botanical Garden. Charleston showcases Southern charm and hospitality through its historic downtown gardens and events like the Charleston Festival. Seattle, despite its rainy reputation, boasts lush urban gardens and tours like the Mount Baker Garden Tour and Bellevue Botanical Garden. [Extracted from the article]

TOP IT OFF B 1 b Start the rafter layout with the center rafter, making sure it's square to the beams at both ends and with equal overhangs B [Exploded View] b . B 2 b Position the first purlin (I) centered on the length of the rafters, making sure it's square to the rafters and has equal overhangs B [Exploded View] b . Make a template out of scrap plywood or MDF for the rafter tails B [Drawing 4] b and trace the pattern onto both ends of each rafter B [Exploded View] b . [Extracted from the article]

To celebrate our Test Garden's silver anniversary, we're honoring the plants that have wowed us over the years. Zones 5-9. 23 "CURTAIN CALL DEEP ROSE" ANEMONE Fall is peak bloom season for Japanese anemones, and Sandra's top selection doesn't miss a moment of the season. After the early-summer fade of white flowers, snip off the stalks, and the leaves carry this plant through summer and into fall. [Extracted from the article]

In this bed, homeowner Pamela Burrell placed large broadleaf plants, such as foxtail agave, as focal points then filled in with fine-leaf varieties. The tree, along with the mix of agave and bromeliads, frames the landscape beyond. Pam designed the cultivated areas - including vegetable beds and borders that add texture year-round - to integrate seamlessly with the natural landscape, which overlooks mountains and three valleys. [Extracted from the article]

Four garden plans that you - with a thumb of any color - can execute this spring to get the greenery you want without having to dig up your whole yard. Blending fine-textured plants with substantial succulents provides balance and keeps the eye moving from one plant to another. LUSH WINDOW BOXES B THE FORMULA: b Two reblooming annuals in the same color family + a neutral filler B THE CONTAINER: b Polyethylene boxes are lightweight but look substantial. [Extracted from the article]

B LIGHT: b Full sun B WATER: b Plant in well-drained soil B SIZE: b Up to 5 feet tall B ZONES: b 4-9 Perennial Sage The salvia family includes both annuals and perennials that make beautiful garden plants. Hybrid perennial sage (Salvia x sylvestris), a relative of the herb garden favorite, is an especially pretty and easy-care plant. [Extracted from the article]

Last summer, with more fertilizer and another relocation, the vine crept up the fence, spurting tiny buds, then bigger buds. Truly, is there anything more frustrating to a gardener than a passion vine cloaking your fence covered with flowers that stay shut all summer, a world of intricate, singular magnificence closed off to you? A grapevine tufts and swirls over the fence, dripping with chartreuse clusters of fruit. [Extracted from the article]

This article from Southern Living provides tips for preserving produce without the need for canning. It includes recipes for quick-pickled jalapeños and a cucumber cooler. The author, from a farming community in Georgia, shares their personal aversion to canning and offers an alternative method for making freezer tomato sauce. The recipe involves processing and cooking ripe tomatoes, blending them until smooth, and then portioning and freezing the sauce. The article also mentions the author's presence on TikTok for those interested in watching cooking videos. [Extracted from the article]

This article from Better Homes & Gardens provides information on shed storage, fall pruning, and a sweepstakes for a $50,000 dream home. It advises readers on items that should not be stored in a shed due to potential damage from temperature swings, moisture, and pests. The article also offers tips from garden experts on avoiding fall pruning and trimming mistakes. Additionally, it encourages readers to follow Better Homes & Gardens on Instagram for cooking tips, trendy drinks, decor tips, and more. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the importance of donating excess garden produce to local food pantries to help bridge the gap of food insecurity in rural households. The executive director of Helping Hand of Warren County, Iowa, welcomes donations from farmers and gardeners, as clients are excited to receive fresh produce that they may not be able to afford. The article also provides a list of recommended items for donation and emphasizes the need for community support in addressing food insecurity. It suggests that individuals interested in donating should communicate with their local food pantry to determine specific needs and requirements. [Extracted from the article]

The hotel's design gestures toward a traditional Irish house in that it's built into a hillside, and the common areas offer views across the valley toward the mountains. Ireland is at its greenest in County Wicklow, a bucolic corner where you'll find both sublime mountain scenery and artfully landscaped country estates. County Wicklow, known as the Garden of Ireland, is rich in locally grown food, and has mountains, moorland, and fertile valleys perfect for hiking, although most international visitors stay on the roads. [Extracted from the article]

1943 BREAD SHORTAGE When WWII caused low bread inventory, we enticed readers to bring back baking days for "those homey whiffs of big brown loaves, the crunch of a knife thru tender golden crust, those whoops from the family over I real homemade bread i ." 1970S HOBBY BAKING Spurred by a back-to-basics mind-set, home cooks were into baking with natural ingredients, but their skills were rusty. 1993 BREAD MACHINES Our bread baking shifted into automated territory when this revolutionary appliance topped the wish lists of newlyweds in the 1990s. B PER SERVING b I 116 cal, 4 g fat (1 g sat fat), 1 mg chol, 104 mg sodium, 18 g carb, 2 g fiber, 6 g sugars, 3 g pro i THEN: bread on the rise Take a spin through our wheel of time to see how bread baking has looked on our pages through the past century. Throughout this anniversary year, we will spotlight some of our favorite enduring trends. now: BREAD BAKING Bread baking is back!. [Extracted from the article]

Louise Wrinkle's woodland garden in Birmingham, Alabama, is a unique and immersive space that showcases the beauty of nature. Louise rejected traditional garden styles and instead let the land dictate the design. Working with landscape architect Norman Kent Johnson, they created a Southern woodland filled with native and exotic plants that change with the seasons. Louise's garden is documented in her book, "Listen to the Land," and a documentary about her garden can be viewed online. [Extracted from the article]

This article from Travel & Leisure discusses a garden-to-table program at the Four Seasons Hotel George V in Paris. The program, led by chef Simone Zanoni, focuses on sustainability and uses solar power for the outdoor kitchen, composts food waste, and grows oyster mushrooms using coffee grounds. The author and their family participated in a cooking class in the garden, where they picked fresh herbs and vegetables and prepared a meal with the guidance of Zanoni. The article highlights the philosophy of luxury as an extension of one's home and emphasizes the feeling of being at home during the experience. [Extracted from the article]

The article titled "What's Ahead" in Wood Magazine provides a glimpse into the upcoming May issue. It highlights various topics such as a custom-fit mitersaw station for accurate woodworking on the jobsite, tools and accessories for efficient cabinetmaking, a lean-to shed for organizing garden and lawn gear, and a small book rack for keeping reading material close to a favorite reading spot. The article offers practical solutions for woodworking enthusiasts and provides ideas for improving workshop efficiency. [Extracted from the article]

The article presents the discussion on creating container gardens in home repurposing a variety of mugs, bowls, and saucers for a playful display and natural light streaming through windows creating an ideal habitat for cultivating the plant varieties indoors.

Here are a few ideas to get you started: b FLOWERS B Cut cherry tomatoes or black olives in half and arrange in a circle for a simple blossom. b B Cut strips of red, yellow, and orange bell pepper for sunflower and black-eyed Susan petals. B Let the colors, shapes, and textures of your veggies and herbs guide your garden designs. Using the dough as a canvas, let kids of all ages transform veggie scraps into colorful (and delicious) garden scenes. [Extracted from the article]

CONSIDER RAISED BEDS AND VEGGIE PLANTERS The beauty of a raised bed is that even if your native soil is awful, you can place a frame of landscape timbers atop it, fill it with a foot or so of perfect soil, and be ready to go. From sun and soil to planters and pests, here's what you need to know B WHEN I WAS A LITTLE b tyke back in the age of the dinosaurs, my family and I decided to grow our first vegetable garden. [Extracted from the article]

Life in color Any plant that has a place in Ona Belk's Denver garden has a purpose. She knew when and where to pick all the different wild herbs in the forest", says Ona, recalling how that great-aunt took a special herbal tincture for her health every morning. In her own yard, Ona snips fresh herbs for recipes - like extra-flavorful tomato sauces and pestos for freezing - and dries others for teas and tinctures. [Extracted from the article]

The article presents information on Noci, an organic edible garden, located in California where easter-egg-hunt-plus-dinner with wine is held. It mentions that Chris Adjani and Aria Alpert Adjani have founded Noci in 2016; and also mentions that herbs such as sage, oregano, and thyme; radishes and snap peas and fennel; pole beans and hyacinth beans are grown in Noci.

When she first tried meditation, Annamarie Fernyak struggled with sitting still. A spirited talker and big dreamer, Annamarie owns Mind Body Align, a wellness start-up in Mansfield, Ohio. In 2015, mindfulness teacher Annamarie Fernyak launched Mind Body Align in Mansfield, Ohio, to connect local women through wellness workshops, meditation and yoga. [Extracted from the article]

This photo: Petite succulents, a mini cactus, and a scrap of driftwood recall the desert. False aralia looks like trees towering over an understory of red-blushed rex begonia, inch plant, and striped zebra plant. Indoor potting mix works for most plants, but cacti and succulents need the sandier blend formulated for them. [Extracted from the article]

(Just scrolling his lavish, imaginative feed feels a little that way!) But even the most elaborate settings offer takeaways for your own holiday table: Tie napkins with velvet ribbon. B THE TABLE WHISPERER b For former Target executive Jason Berke, setting the table isn't a chore. Berke, who calls himself an atmospherist, chronicles his styling projects on Instagram (@warmhousestory). [Extracted from the article]

Composing a pleasing arrangement requires variety: Bird's-nest ferns have a tall strappy shape with wavy edges; a lemon button fern has teeny draping fronds; and the delicate leaflets of a maidenhair flutter in every breeze. 3 DON'T SKIMP ON WATER Soil in containers dries out more quickly than the ground, so unless you've planted succulents, water thoroughly whenever soil is dry to a couple inches. Home PLUCKING SPENT FLOWERS ENCOURAGES THE PLANTS TO BLOOM EVEN MORE. meadow in a pot This threesome recalls a field of cheery daisies. [Extracted from the article]

Meet Our Experts After her gardening passion left Madeline Hooper with aches and pains, a friend referred her to Jeff Hughes, an award-winning fitness trainer who taught her moves that enabled her to garden more enjoyably. Your body is your best gardening tool, say GardenFit hosts Madeline Hooper and Jeff Hughes. Keep your chest up, shoulder blades down, and your head in line with your spine, Hughes says. [Extracted from the article]

5 Pick the Right Leaves For the beginner gardener, loose leaf, baby leaf, and mini head lettuces, as they're most often labeled in seed catalogs, are the easiest varieties to start with - they're simpler to care for, milder-tasting, and faster to grow than full-size head lettuce. 4 Change up Your Lettuce Varieties Staggering different lettuce varieties allows you to match the lettuce to your seasonal taste. How to kick off a successful gardening season, beginning with lettuce B I MOVED FROM NEW YORK CITY b to rural Pennsylvania 20 years ago. [Extracted from the article]

Vegetables and most herbs like a lot of light - full sun all day! Vegetables and herbs will also need plant food as they grow, which you can easily pick up at your local garden center. In addition to sowing herbs from seed, a cutting of most herbs will easily root when placed in water. [Extracted from the article]

3 Start With "Easy" Plants "Growing vegetables is a fun introduction to gardening", says Sullivan. It's also important to know how high your plants will grow, Sullivan says: "Shorter and creeping ones should be planted toward the front and edges of the garden bed, with the taller plants in the back." If you notice stunted growth, check what's going on with the roots of the plant by carefully examining and digging around the underlying soil, Sullivan says - sometimes they will need to be gently opened or teased so that they can spread out in the soil. [Extracted from the article]

The article features a home garden owned and developed by Fennel Mauldin in Leighton, Alabama. Topics covered include information on the 100-year-old home purchased by Mauldin from his great-grandmother in the 1970s, his decision to collaborate with gardener Anthony Brewington, and their approaches that have made the garden unique.

The article discusses that flour meets flowers in Chuck and Emily Brandt's pizza-oven garden, a merger of the Michigan couple's two aromatic passions. Topics include Chuck's superhot pizza oven bakes a pie in about 90 seconds, and Chuck's rustic split rail arbor welcomes guests into the garden, and information on plants planted by Emily which include Dahlias, Hibiscus and Globe Amaranth.

The article provides suggestions for creating a pesticide free, low-maintenance, with as little grass as possible. It mentions that organic garden offers private arboretum, stress reliever, and creative outlet. It informs that Clean water in birdbaths, well-stocked feeders, vegetation left intact to provide food, and places of shelter not only sustain wildlife but also give her pleasure as she watches the seasons unfold.

The author talks about Bunny Mellon's Oak Spring Garden in Upperville, Virginia and share many ideas regarding maintenance of gardens. Topics including views on the selection of topiaries, which are a signature element in garden; mentions several plants grown in the garden such as American holly, hidcote lavender, and French marigolds; and information on flowers that makes garden beautiful involves fleabane, verbascums, and plume poppies.

The article offers travel tips for Sheboygan, Wisconsin and includes recommendations for Perennial favorite Bookworm Gardens, John Michael Kohler Arts Center and shopping.

A review is offered for the Antique Rose Emporium located in Texas and mentions the extinct roses.

The article offers information regarding a home garden located in California which involves use of galvanized tubs, three of the sink's tubs, so two teak covers expand my work surfaces; and speed planters.

The author shares his experience of visiting Nara, Japan, along with information on the gardens in the city like Isui-en and Yoshiki-en garden; historic urban shrines, and hotels.

At Home Sherwin-Williams Copen Blue (SW 0068) Tree Spirit A hallmark of St. Simons, these hand-carved faces can be found on famous live oaks around the island. She planted begonias for summer color and shade-tolerant ground covers such as pachysandras, ajugas, and inch plants (Tradescantia zebrina). She picked caladiums, torenias, begonias, potato vines, inch plants, impatiens, creeping Jenny, and trailing vincas for the planters. [Extracted from the article]

The article presents an interview with fashion designer Chen Burkett and also evaluates several products including Red Carter Lanai Dress by Red Carter and Tribe + Glory Ankole Horn Bangle Set in Dark from Tribe + Glory. Topics discussed include whether she always wanted to be designer, how did she end up with her own fashion line and what inspires her designs, which according to her was growing up in Antigua, where the food is colorful, the gardens are colorful, and homes are colorful.

The article focuses on renovation of the Greek Revival mansion located in Sparta, Georgia including information on its garden created by Landscape designer Brooks Garcia; information on handmade Currey & Company faux-bois chandelier hangs from a magnolia tree; and use of bonsai trees in its garden.

The article offers information on a garden, built in a house located in Charlotte, North Carolina.