FLOWERS FROM THE HEART January 30, 2024 Becky Calvert Photos by James River Media The Art of DIY Bouquets Flowers are always a welcome gift, particularly... Continue reading
LIFE’S BIG MOMENTS September 1, 2023 Margie Lippard GIFTS FOR EVERY OCCASION Acclaimed songwriter and rocker Stevie Nicks wrote Fleetwood Mac’s classic... Continue reading
More Than a Bow On Top | Clever and Creative Gift Wrap November 1, 2022 Jane Rennyson The best gifts are often the ones you’d like to keep for yourself. Help your gift receiver to enjoy... Continue reading
The Art of Fragrance | Scenting Your Home for Maximum Enjoyment October 31, 2021 Kate Ericsson Because of the position of the olfactory system in the brain, scent has the power to trigger emotions,... Continue reading
Foundation Fundamentals | Set the Stage with Plants March 31, 2021 Becky Calvert Foundation plantings help anchor a house to the surrounding landscape, softening the edges of the... Continue reading
Tea for You | Bring Out the Best in Your Cup March 31, 2021 Sloane Lucas Whether a blustery winter evening, a crisp spring morning, or a sultry summer afternoon, tea is always... Continue reading
Flower Farms Are Blooming March 31, 2021 Katherine Fulghum Knopf A flower farm is a scenic wonder: rows and rows of bright petaled heads poking up from plentiful green... Continue reading
1, 2, 3 Times! | Multiseason Foliage and Flora in the Garden August 31, 2020 Becky Calvert Just as there are four seasons to the year, there are four seasons to gardening—each season featuring... Continue reading
Elevate Your Game | The Benefits of Raised Gardening Beds June 1, 2017 Sloane Lucas At the first signs of spring, even the most casual gardeners see visions of summer blooms and dream... Continue reading
The Gem of the Landscape | Five Reasons to Love Southern Magnolias February 1, 2017 Becky Calvert Of all species of magnolias, there is perhaps none as iconic or more beloved than the Southern magnolia.... Continue reading