Poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac. These clever plants have developed a defense mechanism that means contact with them causes a red, itchy and painful rash that can last a week or more. If you tussle with them, you'll lose every time. Here's a handy rundown of their identifying features so you can avoid them (and disaster) altogether.
I love Orla Kiely's fashion and designs for the home. So, now that Spring is here and we're focusing on the outdoors, I was super excited to see that she has a small line of garden accessories. With her trademark petal patterns, it was bound to happen! More
Recent college graduates, Clayton & Chaz, were tight on money, but large on outdoor space. By using 95% recycled materials, and a lot of sweat equity, they were able to transform their backyard from ho-hum, to shabby chic — with a budget of only $210! More
Specialty: Supplies for the Urban Farmer
Price Range: ($) Budget – ($$) Mid-Range
Hayseed's Big City Farm Supply is a pop-up shop located in Brooklyn, dedicated to urban farming and open now through June. You can find what you need to start a garden, as well as other homesteading sundries, like chicken and rabbit feed and beekeeping supplies. They also offer weekend workshops on subjects like Beekeeping, Backyard Livestock, Vermicomposting, and Garden Planning. More
The wildly inconsistent and illogical weather patterns in Washington DC lately have me as confused as the poor little shrubs and flowers in my garden. They bloomed early only to be blasted with some sneaky little bouts of overnight frost. But I have put away the winter clothes and embracing Spring, whether or not my garden has that luxury. Here are some botanical-inspired accessories to help us step into Spring in earnest. More
Whether they're used for gardening storage or as an artist's retreat, backyard sheds are a great small space addition to any home. They can be super tiny for storage or just big enough for living: modern or rustic, functional or simply serene. Here we've rounded up some of our favorite backyard escapes. More

While it's a bit odd to see daffodils and tulips popping up already, it's a nice sign that gardening season is almost here. When it does arrive, a colorful outdoor accessory or two can help you plant in style. More
Soon Spring will be on its way and with it the eagerly awaited growth of plants and gardens. Check out this product that turns an average water bottle into a watering can…
When it comes to saving space, storage solutions should be like a super model, tall and lean. Why? Tall and lean storage solutions have small footprints, using very little precious floor space, and being tall, they use vertical space, which is always a good strategy anytime you need space efficiency. Enter flower buckets, tall, lean, and ready to do many jobs around your home. More

























