Our latest findings, and what’s on our agenda.
Above: The ultimate flower-arranging getaway: At a historic 1904 buttery turned candle factory in Newstead, Australia, now the site of Instagrammer Katie Marx‘s flower workshops with lunch, wine, and cheeses. See more at Butterland. (In the area? There are spots available in tomorrow’s workshop. Sign up here.)
- There’s still time to vote for your favorite entry in the 2018 Considered Design Awards. Vote now (or, to vote for Remodelista projects, head here).
- Open today and tomorrow in upstate New York: Ravenwood’s farm shop.
- File under Cabinet of Curiosities: Charles Darwin’s special potato plant—found.
- Six well-meaning things that are actually bad for your lawn.
- Smart storage picks—including a clever way to carry pie to a dinner party.
- And, a painter of floral watercolors at home in upstate New York—plenty of houseplants and flowers included. (Stay tuned for the gardens this week on Gardenista.)
A few upcoming plant swaps on our radar:
Above: And, the book we’re all coveting? The Outside Institute’s artful field guide to the Hudson and Upper Delaware Valleys by Gardenista friend Laura Silverman, a “point of entry for beginning naturalists,” with a guide to flora and fauna, “facts about medicinal, craft, and culinary usage,” thoughtful illustrations, and recipes.
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