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Fall Is Bulb Planting Season—Here’s How to Guarantee a Successful Flower Garden

Autumn is bulb purchasing and planting season here in the West! Garden designer and author Jacqueline van der Kloet’s newest book, Growing Bulbs in the Natural Garden, inspires us to combine bulbs with perennials and grasses in a loose, nonchalant style, and she’s sharing her top tips on how to get started now to maximize

The Internet Is Losing Its Mind Over This New “It Flower”

Perhaps you, like many garden enthusiasts, had your social media feeds flooded with a flower so cutesy, many argued it was an AI-generated image. This dahlia, with a cup-like shape similar to a daffodil, has now been lovingly named the “Daffodahlia,” and it has hobby flower farmers and florists alike feverishly hoping this random mutation

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Attention Plant Collectors, You Could Own a Piece of Lotusland

Southern California is about to host the ultimate plant party! On October 5, from 1 to 4 p.m., one of the 10 best botanical gardens in the world will be auctioning off nearly 200 lots of rare and prized specimens. Ganna Walska Lotusland, home to over 3,000 plants with a delightful and glamorous history, and

The Flowers You Should Be Adding to Your Fall DIY Arrangements

As we’re stowing away our swimsuits and stocking up on fall outerwear, those of us with green thumbs might be thinking about what this means for your garden. To learn more about transitional blooms that will take you from summer to fall, I spoke with Kim Zimmerman, master gardener and owner of Rowdy Poppy, a

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This Visual Design Trick Is the Coolest Way to Style Your Houseplants

A houseplant—or, you know, a dozen—is the gift that keeps on giving: Not only do they make your home feel warm and inviting, but they can also purify the air in your home and boost your mood. But where do you place your plants? While most people will settle for displaying a leafy green on

This Hotel Has the Wildest Plant Design—Here’s How to Get the Look at Home

Situated right on the Embarcadero waterfront overlooking the Bay Bridge, 1 Hotel San Francisco is much more than simply a convenient spot for travelers to situate themselves in the City. The property is truly a case study in soothing biophillic design, which aims to connect people with natural world, with practically every area of the

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Your Plant Collection Can Have a ‘Brat’ Summer, Too—Here’s How

Maybe you’ve already been living your best brat summer, or maybe you’re finally hyped up enough to give it a go—either way, we’ve got the plants to make all your techno-tinted dreams come true. Lime green is definitely having a moment, and if you aren’t familiar, Charli XCX’s hit album, “Brat,” has inspired everything from

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Here’s How to Help Your Garden Survive a Heatwave

Summer might be the peak production season in your garden, but above average temps and heat domes don’t quite make for happy horticulture. Even if you’re growing in a mild climate, plant protection throughout the summer is an important practice and can even be helpful when prepping for an out-of-town getaway that might disrupt your

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This Surprising Vegetable Is the Secret to a Beautiful Floral Arrangement

In Hannah Muller’s debut book, Designing With Dried Flowers ($22.31; Penguin Random House), she shares expert advice straight from the fields on how to create beautiful, everlasting works of art for any season and occasion. It’s packed with gorgeous photography, handfuls of tips, flower growing and harvesting suggestions, plus inspiring dried flower crafts that go

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Level Up Your Floral Arranging Game with These Essential Tools

Looking to step up your flower gardening game? We’ve tapped into the tasteful toolbelt of Hannah Rose Rivers Muller, master florist farmer and author of Designing With Dried Flowers, who shares her selects for stylish yet practical farm gear that she personally uses while busy harvesting at Full Belly Farm. Well known for pioneering the

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You’ve Never Seen Flowers As Beautiful As the Ones at This Epic Northern California Farm

Hannah Rose Rivers Muller is essentially a farmer-florist by birth. She was born at Full Belly Farm, located in the rural, charming Capay Valley of Northern California, and works there to this day. She gained her expertise, similar to how plants absorb water, through osmosis—her skills and knowledge a result of the very soil she

Everyone Needs a Houseplant Emergency Kit. Here’s How to Build One.

We’ve all been there. A fern that flopped, a salvia in sad soil, and even a mighty monstera with too petite of a pot. While keeping a close eye on your houseplant and its day-to-day health is part of being a good plant parent, we’re all guilty of being a bit accident prone or neglectful.

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Here’s How to Shop for Flowers at Trader Joe’s, According to a Garden Editor

There’s no question that people love Trader Joe’s, and while you might be popping in for the current end-cap display of Ube Mochi Pancake & Waffle Mix or Pizza Party Potato Chips, I’m taking full advantage of the springtime buffet of blooms. For me, there is no greater pleasure (or budget-friendly flower shopping) than building

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You’re Not Planting Enough Herbs—6 Ways to Supercharge Your Harvest

In Jess Buttermore’s new book, Seasonal Living with Herbs, she encourages gardeners to delight in the herbs specific to each season while savoring their flavors and using them to create stunning crafts. From cultivating your own collection to preserving their essence for both medicinal and home use, here’s how to celebrate the herbaceous arrival of