Country Home

Like its long-beloved subscription namesake, this newsstand version of Country Home is packed with warm, inviting, personal houses that evoke the feeling of “home” on every page. From contemporary lofts that radiate a modern version of country to Texas farmhouses rich with patina, each issue delivers the style and inspiration that readers hold dear.

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FROM THE EDITOR • SNAP! THE NIGHT BEFORE OUR PHOTO SHOOT, A STORM ROLLED THROUGH AND BLEW OVER A TREE IN BRANDY HAYES’ NORTH CAROLINA FRONT YARD.

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AN ARTIST’S TOUCH • Homeowner Brandy Hayes installed curving stone paths in and between each garden she planted around her family’s home. Wandering through, she says, you’ll spot unique and unusual plantings that catch the eye.

A LITTLE BIT GOES A LONG WAY • A few seeds here, a couple of transplants there, and a master gardener transformed a nondescript piece of city property into a 3-acre oasis teeming with color.

WITH EASY-TO-SAVE SEEDS • Seed-saving is one of the most affordable ways to produce new annuals and perennials for next year’s garden. Preserving seeds also lets you share beloved plants with others and keep your favorite plants coming back year after year.

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divide & conquer • Many perennials are candidates for multiplication through division (or cutting or layering!). You can increaseyour own flock, share with neighbors, and keep your plants healthy.

ROOT 101 • Understanding what kind of root system you’re dealing with helps you anticipate next steps.

a dream in BLOOM • An Oklahoma couple—a dreamer and a DIYer—fashioned a greenhouse that doubles as a family retreat surrounded by flowers.

FLOWERS, FLOWERS, everywhere • Learn from one gardener’s landscape to create your own backyard cutting garden.

HOW TO DESIGN A GORGEOUS CUTTING GARDEN

farm to table • At Iowa’s PepperHarrow Farm, Jenn and Adam O’Neal turn gardening into a communal experience, offering classes where everyone has fun learning something new.

HUNT & GATHER • The makings of a summer centerpiece might be right outside your window. Let these casual arrangements inspire you to include some foliage, sticks, and leaves alongside your flowers.

10 PRETTIEST CUT FLOWERS EVER • Nearly any flower works in a bouquet, but you ensure success by growing a mix of sizes and bloom times. These are guaranteed to stun first in the garden, then in your home.

FLOWER ARRANGING KIT • Before you start snipping stems, gather the essential tools for a long-lasting arrangement.

THE FAMILY THAT GROWS TOGETHER • Under the same roof for the first time in decades, a family finds new connection in the garden.

A RAINBOW OF radishes • It’s time for this gem of a root to grab a little limelight. Round or long; red, yellow, or purple—they’re easy (and fast!) to grow from seed. And, with our recipes, indulgent to eat.

HOW TO GROW • Radishes are an easy seed-sown crop. Some varieties can be harvested after only a few weeks, making them an especially satisfying option for kids (or any impatient gardener) to grow.

GROW YOUR OWN HERBS • Low risk, big reward: Herbs allow you to enjoy their charms with little tending.

HERB COMPANIONS • Herbs add flavor and brightness to food, so it pays to plant complements to your plate. Here are pairing suggestions for common culinary herbs to season and enhance—not dominate—the flavors of foods.

with nature • AN IOWA GARDENER TAKES CUES FROM THE PRAIRIE FOR A FRONT YARD THAT DRAWS BIRDS, BEES, AND BUTTERFLIES (AND REQUIRES ALMOST NO MAINTENANCE).

ELEMENTS OF A MEADOW • You don’t need to plant a yard-size meadow to reap the wildlife benefits. Experiment with just one border,...