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Have you dreamed of creating a calm and cozy spot at home to relax and recharge, but don't think you can spare the space?

On the remote island of Pantelleria, a Milanese architect and her husband transformed a Sicilian dammuso into a family retreat. Here's how.

Healthy, sweet peas start with the right variety and the right care. Here's how growing peas in pots gets you a delicious harvest in no time.

Ficus are popular houseplants thanks to their dramatic size and glossy leaves. But put your ficus in the wrong spot, and those leaves are sure to fall.