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The Art of Underplanting, Shoes that Shine, Linens to Love
At my new house I’m still tinkering with what works and what doesn’t in my little cottage garden. It’s part of the fun of it. Thinking and dreaming and scheming...

The Ultimate Easter Meal: Food, Flowers & Fun Coming Together Oh So Easily!
I recently discovered April & Ashley’s unforgettable 24 stem rose bouquets and fell in love. They have some especially gorgeous bouquets for Easter and my dinner table will be featuring...
A brand-new rose popped up in Barbra Streisand’s garden. Now you can buy it for yours
A new pink rose was discovered in the Malibu garden of singer-actor-director Barbra Streisand.

April & Ashley: A Family’s Love Letter to Roses
It all began in 1987, when Michael C. Francis started a small rose-growing business in Arizona called Francis Roses.
Looking to bring luck and positivity into your garden?
April & Ashley’s exquisite, yellow rose bushes, featured in Homes & Garden, are the perfect addition. Known for their lasting beauty and symbolism of good fortune, these hand-picked, sustainably grown...