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Buy It: PL8 Professional Mandoline $86, Bed Bath & Beyond Buy It: Le Creuset 5.5-Quart Dutch Oven, $399.95, Sur la Table

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Name: Tagetes selections Growing Conditions: Full sun in evenly moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 1 foot tall Name: Centaurea cyanus Growing Conditions: Full sun to light shade in evenly moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 3 feet tall Name: Ricinus communis Growing Conditions: Full sun in evenly moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 10 feet tall Name: Cleome hassleriana Size: Up to 4 feet tall Growing Conditions: Full sun in dry to medium, well-drained soil Name: Cosmos selections Growing Conditions: Full sun in evenly moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 4 feet tall Name: Lablab purpureus Growing Conditions: Full sun in evenly moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 20 feet tall Name: Consolida ajacis Growing Conditions: Full sun in evenly moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 4 feet tall Name: Ipomoea tricolor Growing Conditions: Full sun in evenly moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 15 feet tall Name: Portulaca grandiflora Growing Conditions: Full sun in evenly moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 9 inches tall Name: Tropaeolum selections Growing Conditions: Full sun in evenly moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 2 feet tall Name: Helianthus annuus Growing Conditions: Full sun in evenly moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 10 feet tall Name: Zinnia elegans Growing Conditions: Full sun in evenly moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 4 feet tall Name: Calendula officinalis Growing Conditions: Full sun in evenly moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 2 feet tall Name: Celosia Growing Conditions: Full sun in consistently moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 3 feet tall Name: Mirabilis jalapa Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade in evenly moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 3 feet tall

1. Plan a Menu Before you go to the grocery store, plan your menus for the week. Planning ahead helps you have everything you need on hand (preventing extra trips to the store), allows you to prepare some foods in advance for faster meal prep later, and fits leftovers into your menu. Try to stop food waste by incorporating perishable goods already at home to inspire your food selections. Another helpful tip is including in-season fruits and vegetables because they should be both better quality and less expensive....

Test Kitchen Tip: Follow our canning directions to keep this sweet and zippy salsa on hand year-round. Easy Fruit Cobblers & Crisps Lip-Puckering Lemonade Recipes

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Modern wall panels have greatly improved the look of standard tub and shower surrounds, so this money-saving strategy doesn’t have to cheapen the feel of your bathroom. However, if your shower or tub isn’t a standard size, it might be harder (and more expensive) to find a prefab option.

Light: Full sun Water: Plant in well-drained, fertile soil Size: To 4 feet tall and 3 feet wide Zones: 5-9 Light: Full sun Water: Plant in well-drained soil Size: To 6 feet tall and 4 feet wide Zones: 5-9 Light: Full sun Water: Plant in well-drained soil Size: To 5 feet tall and wide Zones: 5-9 Light: Best in full sun, can tolerate part sun Water: Plant in rich, well-drained soil Size: To 5 feet tall and 4 feet wide Zones: 5-9 Light: Full sun Water: Plant in well-drained soil Size: To 6 feet tall and 4 feet wide Zones: 5-9 Light: Full sun Water: Plant in well-drained soil Size: To 6 feet tall and wide Zones: 4-9 Light: Full sun Water: Plant in well-drained soil Size: To 5 feet tall and wide Zones: 5-9 Buy It: Fragrant Cloud Hybrid Tea Rose ($22, Edmunds’ Roses) Light: Full sun Water: Plant in well-drained soil Size: To 5 feet tall and wide Zones: 5-9 Buy It: ‘Autumn Damask’ Rose ($18, High Country Roses) Light: Full sun Water: Plant in well-drained soil Size: To 5 feet tall and wide Zones: 3-9 Light: Full sun Water: Plant in well-drained soil Size: To 10 feet tall and 4 feet wide Zones: 5-9 Light: Full sun Water: Plant in well-drained soil Size: To 4 feet tall and wide Zones: 5-9 Light: Full sun Water: Plant in well-drained soil Size: To 16 feet tall and 9 feet wide Zones: 6-9 Light: Full sun Water: Plant in well-drained soil Size: To 7 feet tall and 5 feet wide Zones: 6-9 Light: Full sun Water: Plant in well-drained soil Size: To 7 feet tall and 4 feet wide Zones: 5-9 Light: Full sun Water: Plant in well-drained soil Size: To 20 feet tall and 10 feet wide Zones: 5-9 Light: Full sun Water: Plant in well-drained soil Size: To 5 feet tall and wide Zones: 3-9 Light: Full sun Water: Plant in well-drained soil Size: To 16 feet tall and 6 feet wide Zones: 6-9

Buy It: Cotton Tail Farms Flour Sack Tea Towel ($13, Etsy) Buy It: Farmhouse Fabric Bunny ($4, Etsy) Buy It: Set of 4 Peter Rabbit Salad Plates (Pottery Barn) Buy It: Easter Bunny Wreath ($100, Pottery Barn) Buy It: Essex Bunny ($40, Pottery Barn) Buy It: Bunny Family Garden Sculptures ($60, Uncommon Goods) Buy It: Set of 3 Wooden Carrots ($20, Etsy)

Buy It: Ninja Food Processor ($150, Bed Bath & Beyond) Buy It: Good Cook Muffin Pan ($4, Target) Buy It: Ninja Professional Blender ($89, Walmart) Buy It: Ball Quilted Crystal Jars ($12, Target)

Growing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained, dry soil Size: Most are 4-8 inches tall, but some can reach up to 6 feet Zones: 9-11 (depends on variety) Buy It: Grande Diamond Frost ($37, The Home Depot) Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade in well-drained soil Size: 4 to 6 inches tall Zones: 4-8 Buy It: Rock Cress Cascade Mix ($2, Etsy) Growing Conditions: Full sun in well-drained, dry soil Size: Up to 3 feet tall Zones: 4-8 Growing Conditions: Full sun in well-drained soil Size: Up to 6 inches tall Zones: 3-8 Buy It: Outdoor Live Plant Iberis ($8, Walmart) Growing Conditions: Full sun in well-drained soil Size: Up to 12 inches tall Zones: 4-7 Buy It: Aurinia ‘Summit’ ($13, Bluestone Perennials) Growing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil Size: Up to 3 feet tall Zones: 4-9 Buy It: Sea Thrift Sea Pink Seeds ($2, Etsy) Growing Conditions: Full sun in well-drained soil Size: Up to 12 inches tall Zones: 4-9 (depends on variety) Buy It: Live Plant Hens N Chicks Jar ($15, Walmart) Growing Conditions: Full sun in well-drained soil Size: Up to 12 inches tall Zones: 3-10 Growing Conditions: Full to part shade in well-drained, slightly moist soil Size: Up to 6 inches tall Zones: 4-8 Buy It: Periwinkle Vinca Minor Plants ($29, Etsy) Growing Conditions: Full sun in well-drained soil Size: Up to 6 inches tall Zones: 4-9 Buy It: Creeping Thyme ($7, Etsy) Growing Conditions: Full sun in well-drained soil Size: Up to 2 feet tall Zones: 3-9 Buy It: Soapwort Garden Flower Seeds ($3, Walmart) Growing Conditions: Full to part shade in well-drained, slightly moist soil Size: Up to 12 inches tall Zones: 3-8 Buy It: Lamium Maculatum Beacon Silver Rooted Cuttings ($6, Etsy) Growing Conditions: Full sun in well-drained, dry soil Size: Up to 6 inches tall Zones: 3-9 Growing Conditions: Full sun in well-drained soil Size: Up to 3 inches tall Zones: 5-8 Buy It: Woolly Thyme ($33, Plants4Home) Growing Conditions: Full sun in well-drained soil Size: Up to 6 inches tall Zones: 6-11 Buy It: Orange and Purple Flower Fire Spinner Ice Plant ($20, The Home Depot) Growing Conditions: Full sun in well-drained, dry soil Size: Up to 12 inches tall Zones: 4-8 Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade in consistently moist soil Size: Up to 1 inch tall Zones: 4-7 Buy It: Irish Moss Plant ($7, Etsy) Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade in well-drained soil Size: Up to 4 inches tall Zones: 5-9 Buy It: Blue Star Creeper ($15, Walmart) Growing Conditions: part shade, especially during afternoon, and well-drained soil Size: 1-3 feet tall Zones: 4-8

Name: Begonia masoniana Growing Conditions: Medium to bright light; 65-75°F; keep soil evenly moist Size: Up to 12 inches tall and wide Name: Calathea makoyana Growing Conditions: Medium to bright light; 70-85°F; keep soil evenly moist Size: Up to 2 feet tall and wide Name: Maranta leuconeura Growing Conditions: Medium light; 60-75°F; keep soil evenly moist, drier in winter Size: Up to 1 foot tall and wide Name: Fittonia albivenis (Verschaffeltii Group) Growing Conditions: Medium light; 65-75°F; keep soil evenly moist Size: Up to 8 inches tall Name: Begonia rex selections Growing Conditions: Medium to bright light; 65-75°F; keep soil evenly moist Size: To 2 feet tall and wide Name: Cordyline fruticosa Growing Conditions: Bright to intense light; 60-85°F; keep soil evenly moist Size: Up to 6 feet tall Name: Radermachera sinica Growing Conditions: Medium to bright light; 60-75°F; keep soil evenly moist Size: Up to 6 feet tall Name: Pilea cadierei Growing Conditions: Medium to bright light; 60-75°F; allow the soil surface to dry between waterings Size: Up to 1 foot tall and wide Name: Tradescantia zebrina Growing Conditions: Medium to bright light; 55-75°F; allow soil surface to dry between waterings Size: Up to 1 foot tall and 2 feet wide Name: Fatsia japonica Growing Conditions: Low to medium light; 50-65°F; keep soil evenly moist Size: Up to 6 feet tall and wide Name: Dracaena reflexa Growing Conditions: Medium to bright light; 65-75°F; allow soil surface to dry between waterings Size: Up to 3 feet tall and wide Name: Chamaedorea elegans Growing Conditions: Low to medium light; 65-80°F; keep soil evenly moist Size: Up to 8 feet tall and 3 feet wide Name: Pilea involucrata ‘Moon Valley’ Growing Conditions: Medium to bright light; 60-75°F; allow soil surface to dry between waterings Size: Up to 1 foot tall and wide Name: Neoregelia carolinae ‘Tricolor’ Growing Conditions: Bright light; 65-80°F; keep water in central vase of leaf cluster Size: Up to 1 foot tall Name: Elatostema repens Growing Conditions: Medium to bright light; 70-80°F; keep soil evenly moist Size: Trailing to 2 feet or more Name: Saxifraga stolonifera Growing Conditions: Medium light; 50-75°F; keep soil evenly moist Size: Up to 6 inches tall Name: Gynura aurantiaca ‘Purple Passion’ Growing Conditions: Bright light; 60-75°F; keep soil evenly moist Size: Up to 2 feet tall Name: Polyscias scutellaria ‘Balfourii’ Growing Conditions: Medium to bright light; 65-85°F; keep soil evenly moist Size: Up to 6 feet tall and 3 feet wide Name: Asparagus selections Growing Conditions: Medium to bright light; 60-75°F; keep soil evenly moist Size: Up to 2 feet tall and wide Name: Soleirolia soleirolii Growing Conditions: Medium to bright light; 55-75°F; keep soil evenly moist Size: Up to 3 inches tall Name: Isolepis cernua Growing Conditions: Medium light; 55-75°F; keep soil evenly moist or wet Size: Up to 12 inches tall Name: Tolmiea menziesii Growing Conditions: Medium to bright light; 60-75°F, 50-65°F....

Editor’s Tip: Try making a lasting pumpkin planter for your fall front porch. To make this easy pumpkin carving: Editor’s Tip: Cut the opening on the back of the pumpkin and secure the lid with toothpicks after a candle is in place. Editor’s Tip: Use different types of carving tools to accomplish the various sizes of cutouts for this design. Editor’s Tip: After completing the design, spray with varnish to set the paint so you can use it as an outdoor Halloween decoration....

Buy It: Living Wreath Form ($25), Kinsman Garden Editor’s Tip: To protect the candy and make this Easter door decoration last year after year, spray it with a clear-coat finish and let it dry before hanging. Editor’s Tip: In lieu of fresh leaves, use artificial ones to create a timeless wreath.