Set up your garden for a rich late summer potato crop. cash14/Getty Images There’s perhaps no vegetable more humble than the potato. These won’t disturb the deep roots of potatoes. Credit:cash14/Getty Images Ready to plan your garden with an emphasis on the best garden friends for your potatoes? And is there any better combination than creamed spinach and scalloped potatoes for a delicious and hearty meal? Their strong scent will keep away aphids and beetles, both of which are eager to attack your potatoes....

These sun-loving blooms will thrive in containers from late spring through summer. Adding a colorfulcontainer gardento an entry is an easy way to spruce up your front porch. Before picking your plants, though, think about how much sun your stoop gets throughout the day. Credit: Ralph Anderson Does yourentrancereceive six hours or more on a daily basis? Here are 12 sun-loving blooms that will thrive in containers from late spring through summer....

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Give your garden (and back) the upgrade it deserves. “The biggest advantage is that it’s easier on the back as there is less bending involved. They’re also more aesthetically pleasing and make the garden look beautiful and organized.” Credit:Resh Gala of Hundred Tomatoes LLC Although, if you ask us, we love raised garden beds for their range in budgets. What’s better is that the fun doesn’t stop there. Here are 12 of our favorite raised garden bed ideas to give you inspiration for your own!...

And we were always taught the more we use our skillet, the better it gets. The homemade jalapeno butter renders me powerless against a second slice." Credit:Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster Credit: Photographer: Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist: Christine Kelly Food Stylist: Ali Ramee Credit:Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall Credit:Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely Credit:Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn...

Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox It’s a snow day! Here are a few of their favoritewinter recipes. Whipped cream makes this a real treat." Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Credit:Greg Dupree; Food Stylist: Kat Steele; Prop Styist: Claire Spollen Credit:ANTONIS ACHILLEOS; PROP STYLING: CHRISTINE KEELY; FOOD STYLING: EMILY NABORS HALL Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Credit:Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Caleb Clarke; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall...

We’ll take a peck at those peppers. Pizza Pepper Poppers Want to enjoy bell peppers at theweekend tailgate? We don’t say “Pepper Lover’s Pizza” for nothing. Credit:Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster This recipe doesn’t use fresh bell peppers, but roasted jarred ones. This one-pan wonder will have all your guests asking for the recipe. Grilled Okra-And-Pepper Skewers With Dijon Dipping Sauce A batch offresh okrais a beloved summer ingredient....

Savor the unique flavor of goat cheese with these delicious recipes. So simple to make, your guests will be impressed by the sweet-smoky goodness combined with the tangy cheese. Spicy Strawberry-Goat Cheese Crostini For the perfect spring appetizer, try these spicy strawberry goat cheese crostinis. Credit:Greg DuPree; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Christine Keely Credit:Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman...

We dug into Grandma’s recipe box to bring back twelve cakes that are made for any occasion. This easy-to-whip-up dessert also requires just 15 minutes of hands-on time. Pineapple Angel Food Cake Jessica Furniss A heavenly cake that’s so often overlooked for special occasions. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Angel food cake is moist, fluffy, and perfect for all types of celebrations. Pineapples add the just-right tropical punch. Chocolate-Zucchini Cake Prepare to fool even those die-hard chocolate lovers....

Make room for plenty of Southern salads and a creamy, brandy-based cocktail. Classic Macaroni Salad With Ham There are salads. And then there are Southern salads. Credit:Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless Some of our favorite salads don’t contain lettuce and are made for every occasion. Enter this classic dish that cones together in just two steps. Pineapple Casserole Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall...

Mimi’s Pyrex could be worth a pretty penny. If the kitchen is the gathering place, then it’s also the holding place for nostalgia. You just have to know what to look for. Credit:Getty Images / Catherine McQueen These arent just kitchen tools; theyre pieces of history." Midcentury Barware Gildedbarwareis as glamorous as it gets. It’s well-designed and so chic. Credit:Getty Images / Oze Creatives And it’s often tossed in the uppermost cabinet in Grandma’s kitchen....

Try a festive tabletop tree with a traditional look or a unique take on a Tannenbaum. With these inspirational looks, you may find a spot for a tree in every room. Here are our small Christmas tree ideas that deliver big on holiday cheer. Credit:Hector Manuel Sanchez; styling: Taylor Colson Horton Vintage Charm A ladylike palette of teal and pink reflects the pastel hues of these retro ornaments. Glitzy Glamour Break from the traditional decorating mold by using geometric shapes and lots of sparkle....

As we’ve learned from our favoriteHallmark movies:Christmas and small townsgo together like hot cocoa and marshmallows. The magical season only lasts a few weeks, and small townsreally take to heart. It hosts a month-long celebration, featuring everything from a hometown Santa parade to a charming tree lighting. Credit: SeanPavonePhoto/Getty Images They’re all worth a visit and absolutely decked out for Christmas. Think everything from a traditional Christkindlmarkt (a German holiday market) to the annual downtown parade....