Add a warm, cozy feel to this year’s gardens with the 2024 Pantone Color of the Year, Peach Fuzz. It was selected for generating a feeling of kindness and tenderness and encouraging sharing, …
Do you have a favorite tree? Trees are a vital part of the landscape. From cleaning the air to providing protection from soil erosion, offering shade, visual landscape interest and habitat for …
Did you have a dollhouse as a child? Do your children or grandchildren have one? Mine was nothing to write home about but it was special to me. It was homemade and I enjoyed playing with it. My dad …
As gardeners, it seems we are all looking for an ideal potting mix for our houseplants and containers. As with any gardening endeavor, a lot depends on what is available, the plants you are growing, …
Now’s the time to plan your garden oasis and the Delaware Valley Unit of the Herb Society of America would like to help. The organization is holding an online herb sale to sponsor its Virginia Petrie Scholarship.
Few home projects are as satisfying for the do-it-yourself property owner as a fresh coat of paint. Whether it’s your first time tacking a paintbrush or you’re a veteran home-painting pro, in …
The Bristol Cultural and Historical Foundation is sponsoring a June 21 bus trip to Morris Arboretum & Gardens and to “Cliveden,” a National Trust Historic Site and the site of the 1777 Battle …
Spring brings with it a host of possibilities. Performance fabrics and quality durable furnishings create personalized spaces for outdoor living. Dusting off or upgrading patio and deck furniture and …
With the weather warming up, now is the time to think about how you want your yard to serve your family, pets and wildlife. Maybe you’re aiming to have the best yard on the block, installing an …
Our own gardens can help save the planet and support biodiversity. New York Times bestselling author, professor and co-founder of Homegrown National Parks, Doug Tallamy will share how when he speaks …
The best antidote to spring fever is a healthy dose of the great outdoors.For existing surfaces, a deep cleaning makes the yard more appealing to use and enjoy. If you’re considering a new patio, …
Spring cleaning, indoors and out, is a long-standing tradition for many households. But as we learn more about the important pollinators, insect-eating toads, songbirds and beneficial insects, the …
Burpee Gardening is donating half a million flower seed packets to the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society for distribution to community gardens, schools, and gardeners across Greater …
It’s never too early to prepare for the garden season ahead. Having the right tool for the job saves time, reduces the frustration of trying to make the wrong tool work, and allows you to garden …
Bed linens, drapes, rugs, sofas, chairs, ottomans, table linens and clothing have fabric as a common thread. From the runway to the living room, furnishings follow fashion trends, according to Angela Carroll Ast, an interior designer and owner of ABCA Design Decorating Den Interiors in Milford, Pa.
My pre-teen grandkids came to visit, after a four-month lapse. They’ve leaped into adolescence, speaking of slow dances, a boy’s glance across the room, overnights with girlfriends, and lots of Taylor Swift and Rihanna. Spring has arrived in their DNA.
Do you want to age in place? According to Forbes.com, at least 75% of those 50 or older want to continue to live in their present homes as long as they can. Like other emotion-charged issues and …
Just like us, insects spend their winters in different locations. Unlike us, they spend their winters in different stages of development. Some may overwinter as adults, others in their immature stage …
If simple, clean, classic and organic are your top bathroom picks, 2024 will be the year to lean into timeless, effortless options.Large format tile continues to reign as homeowners strive to create …
Bathroom plumbing innovations aim to meet — or exceed — consumer demands in the coming year. From updating tile or switching to panel shower surrounds, smart tech and on-demand hot water systems …
