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Name: Narcissus selections Growing Conditions: Full sun or part shade and well-drained soil Size: Up to 30 inches tall Zones: 4-8 Buy It: Narcissus ‘Dutch Master’ (White Flower Farm) Name: Fritillaria imperialis Growing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil Size: To 4 feet tall Zones: 5-8 Name: Scilla siberica Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade and well-drained soil Size: Up to 6 inches tall Zones: 2-8 Buy It: Siberian Squill 50-Bulbs (The Home Depot) Name: Allium selections Growing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil Size: Up to 5 feet tall Zones: 5-8 Name: Hyacinthus orientalis Growing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil Size: Up to 12 inches tall Zones: 4-8 Buy It: Fierce Mix Hyacinth Bulbs (Longfield Gardens) Name: Muscari armeniacum Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade and well-drained soil Size: Up to 8 inches tall Zones: 4-8 Buy It: 250 Muscari Grape Hyacinth Bulbs (Longfield Gardens) Name: Hyacinthoides hispanica Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade and moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 18 inches tall Zones: 3-8 Buy It: Spanish Bluebells Mix (White Flower Farm) Name: Erythronium grandiflorum Growing Conditions: Shade and moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 6 inches tall Zones: 3-8 Buy It: Erythronium ‘Pagoda’ (White Flower Farm) Name: Fritillaria meleagris Growing Conditions: Shade and moist well-drained soil Size: Up to 1 foot tall Zones: 3-8 Buy It: Fritillaria meleagris ($15 for 25, White Flower Farm) Name: Chionodoxa luciliae Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade and moist, well-drained soil Size: To 12 inches tall Zones: 3-8 Name: Eranthis hyemalis Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade and moist, well-drained soil Size: To 6 inches tall Zones: 3-7 Name: Galanthus nivalis Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade and moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 9 inches tall Zones: 3-7 Buy It: Galanthus nivalis (White Flower Farm)

The best part of decorating with letter boards is that you don’t have to commit to one quote or design for the season—change them up anytime you want! Borrow one of these funny phrases or come up with your own—then use it to inspire your indoor Halloween decor this spooky season. Fill the Candy Bowl Is it really Halloween if you don’t devour everything in the candy bowl before Halloween night?...

Buy It: Staub Dutch Oven ($330-$360, Williams Sonoma)

Indoor Plants Using pink plants as part of your decor is an easy way to bring unexpected color into the mix. Big foliage will add dramatic flair while smaller, more compact foliage will add softness. Here are a few pink-leafed houseplants that you can rely on for adding a little rosiness to your indoor garden. 1. Mosaic Plant Also called nerve plant, mosaic plant (Fittonia albivenis) is a trailing plant with deeply veined leaves....

Season of Bloom: Summer to fall Growing Conditions: Full sun in moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 10 feet tall Zones: 2-11 Buy It: Grande Blue My Mind Dwarf Morning Glory ($38, The Home Depot) Season of Bloom: Summer to fall Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade and moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 8 feet tall Zones: 10-11 Buy It: Black-Eyed Susan Vine Seeds (from $2, Etsy) Season of Bloom: Summer Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade and moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 10 feet tall Zones: 4-8 Buy It: ‘Sweet Summer Love’ Clematis ($30, The Home Depot) Season of Bloom: Early spring Growing Conditions: Full sun and moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 20 feet tall Zones: 7-10 Buy It: Carolina Jessamine Flowering Bush ($133, Walmart) Season of Bloom: Seasonal bloomer Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade and moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 20 feet tall Zones: 10-11 Buy It: Madagascar Jasmine Plant ($49, Etsy) Season of Bloom: Summer to fall Growing Conditions: Full sun and moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 20 feet tall Zones: 10-11 Buy It: Hyacinth Bean Vine ($5, Etsy) Season of Bloom: Summer Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade and moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 8 feet tall Zones: 5-9 Buy It: ‘Possum Purple’ Passion Vine (from $16, Etsy) Season of Bloom: Late summer Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade and moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 30 feet long Zones: 10-11 Buy It: Blue Sky Flower Cuttings Season of Bloom: Spring Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade and moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 40 feet tall Zones: 4-9 Buy It: Trumpet Vine ($20, Etsy) Season of Bloom: Spring Growing Conditions: Full sun and moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 30 feet tall Zones: 5-9 Buy It: Wisteria Amethyst Falls Flowering Shrub ($22, The Home Depot) Season of Bloom: Summer to fall Growing Conditions: Full sun and moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 15 feet tall Zones: 11-12 Buy It: Morning Glory Red Cypress Vine Seeds ($2, Etsy) Season of Bloom: Summer Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade and moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 10 feet tall Zones: 10-11 Buy It: Mandevilla Starter Plants ($12....

Buy It: Pyrex 6-Piece Bake and Store Set ($21, Target) Buy It: BIA Blanc De Table 10-Ounce Ramekin ($3, Bed Bath & Beyond) Buy It: Lodge Enameled Cast Iron 5.5-Quart Dutch Oven ($50, Walmart)

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I reached out to a few experts, including Adam Hofmann, director of engineering for dishwasher advanced systems at GE Appliances, to learn more about what I can (and cannot) wash in my dishwasher. He advises against getting too adventurous, noting that items like electrical appliances, greasy car parts, and shoes typically shouldn’t go in the dishwasher. “Plastic rated for dishwasher use, ceramic, metal, and glass items are the categories of items recommended for use in a dishwasher,” he says....

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Buy It: Char-Broil Portable Charcoal Grill ($37, Bed Bath & Beyond)

Test Kitchen Tip: To avoid runny filling and a soggy crust, salt the summer squash to remove excess water and pat dry. Buy It: Weber Jumbo Joe Premium 22-Inch Black Charcoal Grill ($89, Walmart) Test Kitchen Tip: Look for summer squash in familiar oblong varieties (zucchini and yellow squash) and fun round-shape pattypan squash. All are versatile and good for you. Test Kitchen Tip: Swap lentils for turkey and use vegetable broth for an easy vegetarian version of this recipe....

Buy It: Threshold 3-Quart Baking Dish ($20, Target) Test Kitchen Tip: For the creamiest texture, buy blocks of Gouda, cheddar, Swiss, and Parmesan, and grate it yourself rather than using preshredded bags of cheese. Buy It: KitchenAid® 7-Cup Food Processor ($100, Bed Bath &Beyond) Buy It: OXO Box Grater ($17, Target)

Fill a tub partway with hot water, then dip the shade into the water to test the level. Add dye and stir gently. Dip in a strip of paper towel to test the color, adjusting dye as needed. Add the shade to the water and soak for 10-15 minutes. Drain water, flip the lampshade and repeat with your second color. The first and second dye baths should barely overlap. Let dry for 24 hours....

Season of Bloom: Late summer to fall Growing Conditions: Full sun and moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 6 feet tall Zones: 4-8 Buy It: New England Aster, ($6, Prairie Nursery) Season of Bloom: Mid-summer to fall Growing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil Size: Up to 2 feet tall Zones: 4-8 Season of Bloom: Early summer Growing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil Size: Up to 3 feet tall Zones: 3-9 Buy It: Black-Eyed Susan, ($11, Etsy) Season of Bloom: Midsummer Growing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil Size: Up to 5 feet tall Zones: 5-9 Season of Bloom: Spring to late summer Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade and well-drained soil Size: Up to 1 foot tall Zones: 3-10 Season of Bloom: Summer Growing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil Size: Up to 2 feet tall Zones: 3-8 Season of Bloom: Late summer to late winter Growing Conditions: Full sun and moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 4 feet tall Zones: 3-9 Season of Bloom: Mid-summer to fall Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade and well-drained soil Size: Up to 5 feet tall Zones: 9-10 Season of Bloom: Summer to winter Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade and moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 6 feet tall Zones: 5-9 Buy It: Northwind Switchgrass, ($22, Etsy) Season of Bloom: Late summer Growing Conditions: Full sun and moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 6 feet tall Zones: 5-9 Buy It: New York Ironweed, ($9, Etsy) Season of Bloom: Summer Growing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil Size: Up to 8 feet tall Zones: 7-10 Season of Bloom: Late spring Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade and well-drained soil Size: Up to 3 feet tall Zones: 5-9 Season of Bloom: Late spring Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade and well-drained soil Size: Up to 4 feet tall Zones: 3-9 Season of Bloom: Summer Growing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil Size: Up to 3 feet tall Zones: 3-9 Buy It: Coreopsis, ($13, Etsy) Season of Bloom: Summer Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade and well-drained soil Size: Up to 5 feet tall Zones: 3-8 Buy It: Echinacea Magnus Coneflower, ($9, Etsy) Season of Bloom: Summer Growing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil Size: Up to 3 feet tall Zones: 5-9 Buy It: Blue Glitter Sea Holly, ($12, High Country Gardens) Season of Bloom: Late Spring Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade and well-drained soil Size: Up to 18 inches tall Zones: 4-8 Season of Bloom: Summer Growing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil Size: Up to 6 feet tall Zones: 3-9 Buy It: False Sunflower, ($17, Proven Winners) Season of Bloom: Summer Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade and well-drained soil Size: Up to 2 feet tall Zones: 4-9 Buy It: Dolce Creme Brulee Coral Bells, ($27, The Home Depot) Season of Bloom: Summer Growing Conditions: Part shade to full shade and well-drained soil Size: Up to 18 inches tall Zones: 3-8 Buy It: ‘Bedazzled’ Hosta, ($16, NH Hostas & Companion Plants) Season of Bloom: Summer Growing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil Size: Up to 4 feet tall Zones: 3-8 Buy It: Blazing Star, ($16, GrowJoy) Season of Bloom: Summer Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade and moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 4 feet tall Zones: 4-9 Buy It: Bee Balm, ($21, Etsy) Season of Bloom: Fall Growing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil Size: Up to 2 feet tall Zones: 3-9 Season of Bloom: Summer Growing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil Size: Up to 8 feet tall Zones: 5-10