American gardeners on a recent Fine Gardening tour discovered a private garden in the Netherlands that captures the essence of Dutch design at its most relaxed and meadow-like. Tom DeWitte’s property blends ornamental grasses, late-blooming perennials, and self-seeding wildflowers into loose drifts that feel more like open countryside than a cultivated border. The result is...
Plant enthusiasts continue to seek out distinctive succulents that combine striking color with straightforward care. The Echeveria ‘Perle von Nürnberg’ meets that demand through its robust rosettes in pearlescent gray-green tones that often carry mauve undertones. Graceful stems carry bell-shaped coral flowers that arch outward, creating visual interest in any setting. This hybrid cultivar suits...
New York City – Thom Browne turned the runway into an immersive garden for his Spring 2027 collection, complete with towering blades of grass and enormous flowers that created a surreal, larger-than-life environment. The designer’s maximalist set design drew immediate attention from attendees, including acclaimed painter Amy Sherald, who described the experience in vivid terms....
GLP-1 medications have transformed how many people approach weight management, and their reach now extends into the global food supply chain. A recent analysis from Brand Finance shows that these treatments place roughly $73 billion in food brand value at risk worldwide. The findings single out several well-known snack names as particularly exposed to shifting...
Homeowners across cooler climates are extending their outdoor season this year by rethinking patios as full living spaces rather than seasonal add-ons. The shift comes as temperatures drop and daylight shortens, yet many find the crisp air and changing light draw them outside longer when the right elements are in place. This approach transforms underused...
There was a time when the backyard shed meant one thing: a dusty box where garden tools went to be forgotten. That’s not what people are building anymore. Across the United States, homeowners are requesting sheds at a rate that’s surprising even seasoned contractors, and the reasons stretch well beyond storage. The shift reflects something...
Gardeners and anyone who spends extended time outdoors now have access to a long-awaited advance in sun protection. The Food and Drug Administration approved bemotrizinol, also known as BEMT, earlier this year as the first new sunscreen active ingredient permitted in the United States since 1999. Products containing the filter began appearing in stores this...
Gardeners have long debated how thoroughly to clear vegetable beds once the growing season ends. Recent guidance favors a more selective approach that removes only what poses real risks while preserving elements that support soil life and beneficial insects. The shift reflects better understanding of how certain pests and plant pathogens survive winter in crop...
The National Toy Hall of Fame has narrowed its choices for the Class of 2026 to a dozen contenders that span generations of play. The announcement came on Wednesday, and the public now has a direct role in deciding which toys will join the permanent collection. Voting runs through September 23 and will help shape...
Many gardeners maintain collections of plants they actively cherish alongside others they quickly remove. A third category often lingers without clear affection or rejection, creating ongoing uncertainty about their place in the landscape. These plants arrive through various means, sometimes as natives or gifts, and then test the limits of tolerance through their habits and...
Gardeners who time their pumpkin harvest correctly and follow a short curing step often enjoy fresh fruit well into the following spring. The process relies on natural hardening of the rind rather than special equipment or chemicals. Many homegrown pumpkins and winter squashes can remain usable for three to six months when handled properly after...
Shared streets are a daily negotiation. Every morning, residents slide their cars into whatever gap is available, and by evening the dynamic has shifted completely. Nobody signed a contract, nobody voted on the rules, yet everyone somehow knows when someone has broken them. The tension isn’t just about convenience. It’s about fairness, proximity, and the...
