Home & Garden
Green thumb
Green thumbs are made, not born. Kate Holl of Wildewood, a new plant shop, will help your houseplants thrive. Read more
Jennifer Falkowski
Beyond tie-dye
Shibori lessons introduce dyers to the ancient Japanese technique. Artist Jennifer Falkowski uses traditional indigo dyes with the process. Read more
Just the cupboards
Cabinet City offers a new approach to remodeling. Focusing on one line of mostly non-custom cabinets keeps prices lower. Read more
Benjamin Zastrow
Homes that tell history
The Alternate Parade of Homes highlights a 1940s-era laborer’s neighborhood. The homes in Eken Park went up fast, but they’ve endured through the years. Read more
Beth Skogen
Character-building exercise
Madison accessories designer Bethany Nelson brings her love of simplicity and eclectic finds to her 1941 home. It all starts at her bright yellow front door. Read more
Terrace time
Thinking about starting a garden in your terrace this year? Here are the tricky details. Read more
Beth Skogen
Century home
Beth Skogen’s bungalow is a cozy reason to throw a party. The Madison photographer brought sentiment and a touch of whimsy to decorating, right up to and including her alley garage. Read more
Shine on
LED Habitats are next-generation super grow lights. They’re also attractive and eco-friendly. Read more
Greg Dixon
Think bigger than apples
Peaches, pears and chestnuts are great edible landscaping. Emily Steinwehe of Emily Plants helps Madison residents transform their yards. Read more
Carolyn Fath
R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A.
Have you seen the new rock garden on Baldwin Street? It’s actually a crevice garden created by homeowner Ryan Henke. Read more
Todd Hubler
Successful seeds
Ten local gardeners tell what seeds they love to plant. From radishes to jicama, these growers need no coaxing. Read more
Todd Hubler
The giving trees
Fresh fruit in the yard isn’t just for Californians. Apples and pears thrive here; mostly what gardeners need is a little patience. Read more
Tracy Walsh
Who needs soil for gardening?
Gardening renaissance man Joel Karsten is invited around the world to share his technique of growing food out of ordinary straw bales. Read more
The joy of loppers
With these long-handled pruning shears, you take down overbearing large plants to open up views for humans and provide sunlight for smaller plants. Lopping is an act of liberation. Read more
Compositions in wood
Mazomanie furniture maker Fabian Fischer makes pieces the old-fashioned way: using hand tools and traditional methods. Read more
Joe Rocco
Confessions of a rummage sale snob
I am a rummage sale snob. I’ve been combing through people’s junk as long as I can remember, but I won’t stop and shop just anywhere. Here are a few rules that I’ve come up with to make (or find) a rummage sale worth stopping for. Read more
Linda Falkenstein
Seedy doings
Anyone can “check out” packets of seeds, and yes, they have barcodes — just like a book. The program not only encourages people to experiment with growing their own food, it underlines the importance of saving seeds. Read more
Shelby Deering
Life after demolition
Less than a year ago, Mark Raszewski took over Deconstruction Inc., the previously “by appointment only” architectural salvage business. He started regular hours at the warehouse this spring. Read more
Norland Landscape
Playing with fire
Burn, baby burn! People are talking themselves into fire pits these days, with help from landscapers, or going DIY. Read more
Classes, workshops & sales
Design an herb garden, learn about aquaponics, take a garden stroll with Dr. Death to observe common plant diseases, grow and can your own food, attend a homebuyer's seminar... So many things to do! Read more
