Why the Olive Tree Is Officially the ‘It Plant’ of the Summer

If you are wondering which Vegetables to Plant in Late Summer in Containers, here’s a tasty listicle you cannot afford to miss!

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Once the summer months arrive, so does the heat—and there's nothing worse than a hot home in an even hotter season. If you’re noticing that your home is working overtime to stay cool during the warmer months or year-round, there may be some problems you need to solve.

Summer has arrived with a host of new trends to embrace and explore. With so many options to choose from, it can be difficult to pin down which trends are best suited for your home. Big statements and patterns work well for some, while more subtle timeless options are more in line with others—luckily, our zodiac signs can provide some insight.

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Have you heard of the astronaut space salad? Hint: it’s exactly what you think it might be. This expertly designed combination of foods was created to offer space pioneers a balanced, nutritious meal while also being delicious. Learn what makes this salad unique, plus how you can reap its benefits at home (no spaceship required).

Spurred on by TikTok food trends and digital recipe sharing by all-star chefs and mixologists, food and drink innovations seem to be popping up at an increasingly rapid clip. As we share, swap, and riff on concepts, creativity seems to be climbing to new heights, as well. In the drinks space alone, as recipe developers are seeking new ways to make their mark, we’re seeing a flurry of cocktail recipes that are a mash-up two drinks (ahem, Matcha Martinis), are variations on the classics (Parmesan Espresso Martinis) and are serious time-savers (we’re looking at you, freezer door cocktails!).

Selling a home in the summer? You’re likely to see lots of interest in your property as buyers flock to tour it when the weather is nice and kids are out of school. 

Bringing the outdoors inside has been a major trend in recent years, and perhaps nothing reflects this more than the botanical wallpaper trend. Several large wallpaper brands, including Chasing Paper and Graham & Brown, along with emerging ones including Katie Kime, have introduced gorgeous botanical prints and murals (and even some woodsy wallpapers, the more rugged sub-trend of botanical wallpapers) into their collections.

When I first installed raised beds in my garden, I often felt like a dolt and mistakes were thick on the ground. I’d neglect adding compost and then not understand why my raspberries weren’t thriving, for example. Or I’d forget to turn off my timer on a rainy day and kick myself for wasting water. I also assumed certain things that just weren’t true—like I couldn’t plant any summer vegetables after spring.  

Warm weather has finally arrived! Here’s what to do in your garden now.

With warmer weather finally on the horizon, it’s time to think about how we want to enjoy our outdoor spaces and if there are any updates we’d like to make. One new trend that’s on our radar is using woven pendant lighting to create ambiance without breaking the bank.