We tend to think that fall is when the garden winds down, and spring is when the work begins. But there are several chores that, if completed now, will make your spring job much easier. For starters, pulling up weeds by their roots in the fall will dramatically reduce their reappearance when the weather warms up again. … Read more
Hall of Famer Pedro Martínez — known for his hotheaded temperament on the mound, including a regrettable incident where he threw then-Yankees bench coach Don Zimmer to the ground — now plays daddy to the vibrant flower and vegetable gardens at his three homes. “I have three babies,” the 53-year-old retired Boston Red Sox ace … Read more
King Charles’ friends are clearing up speculation surrounding the recent mass exodus that shook the core of Highgrove estate. Staffing numbers torpedoed after workers claimed they were “overwhelmed and underpaid” — allegations confirmed in a 2023 investigation commissioned by the King’s Foundation, which manages the royal residence. As a result, 11 of 12 perplexed staffers … Read more
King Charles’s camp has rejected claims of a toxic workplace environment at Highgrove following a mass exodus that saw 11 of his 12 full-time gardeners quit the lavish grounds in the last year. The monarch, 76, was left licking his wounds after multiple frustrated staffers claimed they were “overwhelmed and underpaid” — allegations that have … Read more
Darren Hayes is on the mend following a near-fatal injury. The Savage Garden singer, 52, took to Instagram on Friday to reveal how he suffered a “terrible accident” last month in which he lost consciousness and broke his jaw. “On March 17, 2 months to the day after my Mother passed away, I had a … Read more
Alessandro Vitale is known to millions on Instagram as SpicyMoustache, a heavily tattooed man with a charming Italian accent who offers tips on how to garden in urban spaces. Vitale first went viral in 2021 when he revealed he could live off his own garden — and not spend a dollar in a grocery store … Read more
They hit the jack-pot. A damaged flower pot that was abandoned in a UK garden fetched a staggering $66,000 at auction after it was identified as a forgotten work by an avant-garde 19th-century artist. That’s one way to “grow” your earnings. “The vendor didn’t expect the vessel to achieve its estimate, so they are over … Read more
Martha Stewart just wants to be “one of the girls.” The 83-year-old home and garden maven recently revealed that her feelings were hurt because she wasn’t invited to join her local garden club. “I had to work to get into a garden club,” Stewart told NPR’s “Morning Edition” in a recent interview. She added, “I don’t want to … Read more
Retro drive-in motels are catnip for property investors and would-be hoteliers. It’s no secret why: You can do them up on the cheap. Step 1: Fill with mass-produced, mid-century-style furniture. Step 2: Add some quirky-cute, retro-coded decor to the rooms (check out that record player!). Step 3: Craft a cocktail bar (extra points if it’s … Read more
Don’t put your thumb on this green. Many gardeners might not be aware of the lethal plant thought to be the most toxic in the world called the Gympie-Gympie. The ghoulish greenery sports tiny hair-like needles full of poison and has a sting so painful it has driven some people to contemplate suicide, The Mirror reported. … Read more
When it comes to healthy eating, veggies are always a good choice — but one takes the cake for being the healthiest. Watercress is the most nutrient-dense vegetable, receiving a perfect score of 100 in the CDC’s long-standing ranking of “powerhouse” fruits and vegetables (PFVs). Chinese cabbage is a close second with a score of … Read more
There could be a silent killer lurking in your backyard. Experts are sounding the alarm about the danger of a lethal bacterium found in American gardens after it caused the death of multiple people in Australia this year. Burkholderia pseudomallei, a bacteria present in soil and water in tropical regions, can cause Melioidosis, a lung … Read more
This plant will be the bane of your existence. A poisonous plant called “baneberry” is prompting warnings from park rangers who are urging the public not to consume the toxic vegetation. “Is that plant looking at me?” the National Park Service wrote on Facebook this week alongside a photo of a white baneberry plant, whose … Read more
This may be one pest you can’t weed out. An invasive, non-native plant species has grown root and spread, posing a threat to manicured yards and even home foundations across the American Midwest, North West and North East. The Japanese knotweed is a shrub-type plant that was brought to the US in the 1800s, according … Read more
An office plant potted 15 years ago has grown into a 300ft beast — and is now nicknamed ‘Audrey II’ from The Little Shop of Horrors. Bosses Allie Brennan, 52, and husband, Des, 58, initially bought the ivy from B&Q for their bathroom at home. But due to the plant’s ‘rapid growth’ they were left … Read more
There’s a new trend in bloom. The “garden girl” aesthetic is growing roots online as Gen Z fashionistas adopt the summer style trend perfect for tending to — or taking pictures in — a blossoming garden. A cousin to the once-popular “tomato girl,” “grocery girl” and “cottagecore” aesthetics of years past, the “garden girl” look, sometimes … Read more
Each week, Alexa is rounding up the buzziest fashion drops, hotel openings, restaurant debuts and celeb-studded cultural happenings in NYC. It’s our curated guide to the very best things to see, shop, taste and experience around the city. What’s making our luxury list this week? Bubbles galore at the Baccarat Hotel, a ballet in a … Read more
Meet the grandad who has spent 25 years transforming his back garden into a — Wild West ‘town’. Stephen Smart’s Dude Ranch includes a saloon, jailhouse, bank, haberdashery and even an undertakers at the rear of his semi-detached home in Sheppey, Kent in the UK. The 65-year-old has long been fascinated with the films starring … Read more
A woman is taking meal-prepping to the next level by preparing for annual Christmas dinner months in advance. Gubba Homestead is a 23-year-old who lives outside Seattle, Washington, and started preparing for her Christmas meal in late summer. The content creator told SWNS that she lives on a 30-acre farm where she can harvest vegetables in the late summer … Read more
This beauty is a beast. Often sold in nurseries and garden centers as “dead man’s bells” or “witches’ gloves,” the common foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) is a popular addition to many landscapes. Its pretty flowers come in various shades of pink, purple, white and yellow. Originally from Europe and North Africa, it can now be seen … Read more