Martha Stewart's Blog, page 219

Planting Ajuga in the Pergola Garden

The border beneath my long, winding pergola continues to evolve. Over the last year, I’ve made some big changes to the garden beds below my clematis pergola. As [&hellip...

Cleaning Brass Sconces

It’s always so satisfying to check off time-consuming cleaning chores. Recently, my housekeepers, Carlos and Enma, took on the task of cleaning and polishing several of my antique [&hellip...

Moving the Canaries

My vibrant Red Factor canaries are thriving here at my Bedford, New York farm. These beautiful little birds bring me so much joy with their lovely singing. As [&hellip...

"Christmas in July" from My Collections at QVC

If you’re hosting Thanksgiving or Christmas this year, it’s never too early to start planning and prepping for the holiday season. This week, during my second trip to [&hellip...

Staking the Lilies in My Summer House Garden

My gardens are filled with hundreds of lilies - some already showing off their striking blooms, while others are just days from opening. Around my farm, I have [&hellip...

Attending a Summer Dinner in East Hampton

It’s always wonderful when I get to spend time in the Hamptons. Recently, I visited Lily Pond, my home in East Hampton, New York, to check out the [&hellip...

Lanterns, Flameless Candles and Apparel on QVC

Be sure to tune in to QVC tomorrow, July 25th, when I introduce more items from my collections - I'll be sharing some of my favorite gourmet foods [&hellip...

Picking the Season's Blueberries

Plump, juicy and sweet with vibrant colors from red to the deepest purple-black, blueberries are one of nature’s finest treasures. And, here at my Bedford, New York farm, [&hellip...

Staking the Growing Tomato Plants

If you’ve ever grown a vining plant, you know how important it is to provide strong structures to which the vines can cling and climb. Using teepees in [&hellip...

Dinner at Dirt Road Farm

Summer is a great time for visiting local farms and learning how others care for their gardens and use all their wonderful produce. Not long ago, I visited [&hellip...