Our favorite three-day weekend of the year is officially underway. For the next three months? It'll be picnics, beach parties, natural absorption of vitamin D. Here's how we're preparing for summer:
Above: Lunch, anyone? Cilantro salad via 101 Cookbooks.
Grants for Gardens: Natural food company Annie's (yes, the same people responsible for the white cheddar macaroni and cheese you grew up on) is offering to donate up to $1,500 to kick start or help an existing school garden program. You can apply for a grant on behalf of the garden of your choice at Grants for Gardens. The deadline is May 31.
Warm weather playlist? Check.
Above: We're in love with the World's Most Creative Hedge.
The Perfect Green Paint for your front door.
We planted a Random Vegetable Garden.
Above: The 10 Best Swimming Pools.
Shhh, Stealth Grill.
We're brewing a natural Insomnia Cure.
Above: Got $18,000 for a vacation rental? Meet Me In Majorca.