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Dec. 13, 2025, 1:00 a.m. ET As long as there has been the legend of Santa Claus, there has been curiosity about what he does in the off season. We all see pictures of Santa at the beach. I would like to think and hope that Santa is a gardener. After all, the gardening season…
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Karnal: A youth in Karnal, dedicated to environment conservation, has developed a machine to make pots for growing flowers and vegetables from plastic waste that saves up to 80% water, besides being lightweight and durable. Nitin Lalit left his high-profile engineering job abroad to return to India and launch a startup focused on environmental conservation…
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From The Ground Up is a CBC series in collaboration with Food Producers Forum, looking at how small-scale growers are digging and dreaming up agricultural innovations in Newfoundland and Labrador. Kingfisher Farm is a surprisingly prolific scrap of Gambo ground. There are a few usual suspects growing in its raised beds — garlic, lettuce, tomatoes — but most are more unusual,…
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Ready to refresh your outdoor space with the latest trends in bloom? These 27 garden ideas for 2025 are vibrant, sustainable, and full of creative charm — perfect for transforming your yard into a lush retreat that feels fresh, modern, and beautifully alive all year long. View in gallery 27 Garden Ideas That Bloom with…
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Key Takeaways • A garden design that feels timeless is one that suits your home’s architecture, while still meeting your everyday needs. • Perennial borders that rely on soft-colored flowers always feel classic. • Using aged materials and allowing mature trees to remain help give a garden a timeless quality. When Karli and Jim Hagedorn…
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Installing custom joinery is a popular decision in small flats. In Irene Gunter’s small London flat (above), the bed in the main bedroom sits against a false wall a couple of feet from the actual wall, creating a useful area of hidden storage behind, and there are floor-to-ceiling wardrobes and window seats with integrated drawers.…
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Many sun-loving plants will still do well if they are in shade during part of the day, though they may not bloom as much as they would in full sun. This garden plan for partial shade uses a mix of these types of plants that can brighten areas under trees and along paths with their…
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In the hustle and bustle of today’s world where urban living makes it harder for people to get back to the soil to garden ALTO Garden is reimagining the future of how people grow fresh food in their own homes. Situated in La Crescenta, California – ALTO Garden is headed by founder Jensen Lee. Their…
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1 Sweet Pea getty images This charming annual is a vining flower that blooms in profusion in cooler weather. Some varieties are sweetly scented, too, making them a lovely addition to the garden. Sun Exposure: Full to part sunBloom Time: Late spring to early summer Read more: Best Flowering Vines to Add to Your Yard…
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Updating a small bathroom can be a lot of work. But these budget-friendly small bathroom remodels prove you don’t have to spend a fortune or have a lot of space to make significant changes. See how these petite baths were completely transformed while keeping costs and style in mind. Before: Bare Bones and Limited Space…