Now that it's fall, the Gardenista editors are sprucing up their front entries—for less than $100—and doing a lot of garden-to-table cooking. And we think they've discovered the perfect year-round outdoor furniture.
Above: "Every time you come home, the sight of your front door should give you the sort of euphoric endorphin rush that long-distance runners feel when they stop," says Michelle. How to get that? Michelle has 11 Tricks for Adding Instant Curb Appeal, and they're all easy and affordable.
Above: The new book Green Kitchen Travels from the founders of veggie food blog Green Kitchen Stories is this week's Required Reading. Also, Meredith has been cooking Gardenista's Favorite Easy Weeknight Recipes, and she's asking for more: Join the Gardenista Seasonal Recipe Contest—all great ideas welcome, including cocktails.
Above: The makeover moves into the backyard. Have a look at Five Before and After Garden Rehabs. This one, with its new stucco wall, replaced a weed patch.
Above: It doesn't warp, rot, stain, splinter, or sag. And you don't have to bring it indoors, even when it's freezing outside. This week's 10 Easy Pieces is all about the wonders of Concrete Outdoor Furniture.
Above: Here's a bit more curb (or counter) appeal: From galvanized tin to practical resin, The Best Window Boxes are explained and explored in Hardscaping 101.
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