How and When to Plant a Spring Garden
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At this time last year, you may not have given any thought to planting calendars, prepping soil, or growing seasonal vegetables. But a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of at-home gardeners has spiked, and now that we’ve made it back to March, those looking to plant their first spring garden may have a lot of questions. Here’s what to know about how and when to plant a spring garden.
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When should you plant a spring garden?
Spring officially starts later this month, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you’ve missed your opportunity to plant a spring garden. In fact, the seasonal planting schedule largely depends on where you live, what you’re looking to grow, and whether you’ve prepped your soil sufficiently for a new crop, according to Jessica Woods, a gardener and editor/founder of the homesteading website Chickens+You.
ALL THINGS INTERIOR: You can’t beat a good multitasker in your home
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We all love a good multitasker and the same can be said for the furniture and lighting that we choose for our homes. Consider items that offer a dual functionality to maximise your investment and make your home interiors work better for you. These are some of my favourite multitasker items worth considering.
Multi-functional Coffee Table
The ‘Moresco coffee table’ with antique gold metal features and glass tops comprises of one large coffee table and four smaller tables that conveniently fit perfectly beneath the main coffee table. Ideal for entertaining when extra side tables are required. This modern unique multitasker makes a beautiful addition for any living room at €2,295 from Aspire Design.
Courtesy of Kiyonda Powell
Six months pregnant with her first child and working from home, Kiyonda Powell wasn t exactly jumping at the idea of turning the one extra room in her condo into a nursery. It used to be my home-office-slash-storage-space, and I couldn t wrap my head around transitioning it at the time, recalls Powell, the founder of DC-based Kiyonda Powell Design Studio. I thought, I ll just do a bassinet in my bedroom. Plus, it was a rental apartment and she was considering a move. But on the heels of some good press from her room at the nearby Aspire Design and Home showhouse, Powell realized that maybe the perfect next project was something closer to home.
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The HEARTS Awards is a one-time special event being held in partnership and solidarity with thirteen leading industry organizations to honor thirteen companies that have shown outstanding leadership, empathy and service during the COVID-19 pandemic by going above and beyond in service to their industry and/or community. The celebratory event, which will pay homage to the “hearts and heroes” of 2020 will be held during June Total Home & Gift Market, and hosted by Carson Kressley and Thom Filicia.
The recent Total Home & Gift Market in Dallas had strong attendance and order writing including a record number of buyers attending for the first time. Dallas Market Center reported that 25% of buyers at the show were first time attendees, the largest percentage in more than ten years.