Do you want to make a bold statement without saying a word, then minimalist styling is for you. Often called “Modern” or “Contemporary”, this style is clean, simple and uncluttered as shown in the illustrations. Architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe coined the phrase “Less is more” and although this referred more to architecture such [...]
At Brooklyn Botanic Garden, it’s usually our policy to discourage people from harvesting wild plants for their garden or kitchen. Irresponsible collecting or foraging can degrade wild plant communities, so we generally recommend the use of nursery-propagated or farm-grown material instead.
However, in the case of certain plants—namely invasive exotic weeds—we do make an exception. Indeed, [...]
You are your home and, if you’re lucky, your home is you. One way to make your house look amazing and reflect your personality is to decorate with family heirlooms. Chances are, you’ve inherited the 1940s Fiesta dinnerware and the old black-sea globe because you love them – and feel a connection. The globe sat [...]
Gardening is more popular than ever, with many of us spending our free time planting, weeding and mowing. Ahead of this weekend’s Spring House and Garden Show at Belfast’s King’s Hall, Chrissie Russell and Grainne McCarry asked some very keen green-fingered folk just how their gardens grow
Jill Russell (68) is married to George and lives [...]
By MaryHelen Swanson
“How did you get so dirty?” parents often ask their kids when they come in from playing outside.
If your kids don’t really have a good answer, and that summertime mess in the house makes you cringe, why not get them started in gardening. It will at least give the kids a good excuse [...]
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