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Country estate comes with ‘ultimate’ treehouse castle up

Country estate comes with ‘ultimate’ treehouse castle up

By Adam Dutton A sprawling country estate which comes with its own castle treehouse is on the market for £4.95 million (more than $6 million). Springfield House, located in Northumberland, boasts stunning gardens, a private tennis court and a turreted treehouse. The estate comprises of an impressive six-bedroom

Americans ditch traditional vegetables for bite-sized snack gardens

More than 20 million Americans planted a garden for the first time during the COVID-19 pandemic to save money and have easy access to food. While not all of them stuck with it, home improvement company Frontdoor found 71% of the people they surveyed planned to continue gardening in

Purpose-driven planting moves from trend to mainstream

As bees return and butterflies gather along backyard fences, garden shoppers head to plant centers with more than color in mind. This spring, many gardeners practice purpose-driven planting, choosing native and pollinator-supporting plants that build habitat and strengthen biodiversity in everyday yard spaces. Plant labels receive closer attention

From patios to pergolas, outdoor living gets structured

The first sign of a backyard project often appears when someone walks outside with a measuring tape and starts pacing the lawn. Homeowners now plan patios and pergolas with the same care used for an indoor renovation so that guests can move easily from the dining table to a lounge

Pet-friendly gardening drives plant choices this spring

This spring, pet owners rethink what earns a place in their gardens. Shoppers read plant tags carefully, weighing toxicity alongside bloom time and color before anything goes into their carts. As February opens the growing season, pet-friendly gardening moves to the forefront, indicating a lasting shift in how families

MSU celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day with arbor reveal

MSU celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day with arbor reveal

The smell of sage filled American Indian Hall (AIH) at the grand reveal of the Elouise Cobell Garden Arbor on MSU’s first official Indigenous Peoples’ Day. The dedication ceremony on Oct. 13 welcomed students, faculty, community members and descendants of Elouise Cobell — the Blackfeet elder and activist after whom

Landscaping and Grounds Crew sprout a fresh variety of produce around campus

Landscaping and Grounds Crew sprout a fresh variety of produce around campus

Amid the grassy lawns and patches of delicate cosmos blossoms, organic vegetables, fruits and herbs are growing all over campus. This produce is part of the edible garden program and is available for anyone to harvest. “People can find them and utilize them, and it's like a neat