The Gathering Garden Magazine
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The Porch Swing Renaissance: Why Outdoor Rooms Are Being Furnished Like Indoor Ones
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Outdoor rooms are being treated with the same intention as living rooms this year — rugs, real seating, and yes, a proper centerpiece. Bearded wheat, it turns out, is built for the job.
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The Front Porch Was Almost Lost: A History of America's Favorite Outdoor Room
The deep, shaded American porch has roots in West African and Caribbean building traditions, nearly vanished with the arrival of air conditioning and the ranch house, and was deliberately revived by planners who could prove exactly what its absence had cost. -
The New Cottage Garden Has a Sense of Humor: Why Snails and Frogs Are Taking Over Porches
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Whimsical garden statuary is having a real moment. The centuries-old tradition behind it, and how to style it today without tipping into kitsch.
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Garden Room Decor Ideas for a Sunroom, Porch, or Cozy Corner
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Garden room decor ideas for sunrooms, covered porches, and cozy corners using Napa Home & Garden botanicals and accents.
