2017-08-31 15:42
Wilted spinach and unripened peaches got you down? Never fear! We’ve put together a graphic that clearly shows where, when, and how to store various kinds of produce in the fridge&ndas&hell…Read More
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Garden Collage is a new online lifestyle magazine that curates stories about the aesthetic value of gardens, environmental innovation, plant-based beauty products, the farm-to-table movement, travel, and other fresh takes on the enduring appeal of gardening in our modern world. The magazine explores the ever-changing role of the contemporary garden with a mission of bringing the garden into people's lives. Garden Collage was founded by Daisy Helman in 2015 and is headquartered in New York City.
2017-08-29 20:39
In the early 1800’s English scientist Thomas Malthus famously predicted a demographic crisis. He thought that population growth would soon outstrip our capacity to farm, leading to mas… Read More
2017-08-28 19:48
When viewed from afar (and according to popular cliche), it would be easy to suggest that the typical Parisian orders a coffee and a croissant on the terrace of Le Flore every day– or… Read More
2017-08-25 17:17
On a recent trip to Provence, Garden Collage CEO Daisy Helman was served tea from a “mobile tea bar” of living herbs. This got us thinking: why doesn’t everyone make their… Read More
2017-08-24 17:16
For those who haven’t yet heard, Wanderlust Festivals are series of mindful living multi-day yoga celebrations that occur in various locations across the US, Canada, Australia, and New… Read More
2017-08-23 14:55
Ju de Paula’s interior designs can be called many things– bright, inspiring, effervescent– but if there’s one characteristic that they all share, it’s that upon… Read More
2017-08-22 19:27
Can nature and humans co-exist in harmony? iForest, the new immersive sound installion at Upstate New York’s Wild Center, explores that very question. Open until Columbus Day, the exhi… Read More
2017-08-21 17:02
With around 300,000 species, flowers are the most diverse group of plants on the planet– a whopping nine out of 10 plants are flowering plants. So it’s hard to imagine a time tha… Read More
2017-08-21 13:30
“Got wood? We do, but not enough”— such is the language used in a new viral campaign hosted by Greenpop, a nonprofit that aims to “(re)connect people with the planet… Read More
2017-08-20 18:00
Hosting an event and curious about fun, easy ways to make it look over-the-top? Our team is fan of pairing rustic pails full of excess garden herbs with the pretty accouterments of of a mode… Read More
2017-08-19 14:00
In a recent story for The Atlantic, Alan Taylor brought together a series of photos that showcase the ethereal beauty of trees and forests around the world. From Madagascar to Poland, Scotla… Read More
2017-08-18 19:27
Swale caught our attention earlier this year when the floating food barge began traveling along NYC’s rivers. Now, the creators have teamed up with a different kind of innovator:… Read More
2017-08-18 19:03
We’re always looking for new and exciting ways to get more greens in our lives (one can only eat so many spinach salads, after all). Herewith, we whip up four alternative pesto recipes… Read More
2017-08-18 17:47
Paris– once known as the land of cheese, ham, and butter– has come along way since foie gras and croque-madames. Herewith, we put together a list of our favorite vegan hotspots i… Read More
2017-08-18 16:56
Kicking off harvest season this year from September 8th to the 10th is the third annual Great Lakes Herb Faire. (You know it’s legit because it’s got an ‘e’ at the en… Read More
2017-08-17 14:00
Video games often get written off as bloody and violent (which, some of them are). But as technology advances, the backdrops and scenery have become increasingly complex– and stunning… Read More
2017-08-16 14:00
As the term “organic” increasingly comes into question, more and more alternative food labels are popping up, identifying everything from pollinator-friendly practices to product… Read More
2017-08-15 14:00
On Saturday, August 26th from 3-5 PM at the Sweetgrass Herbals Apothecary in Lincoln, Vermont, Dawn Petter will be teaching a creative and experiential class on the alchemy and use of flower… Read More
2017-08-14 23:20
Honigmond Garden Hotel is a beautiful, botany-rich hotel located in the historic center of Berlin. Herewith, photographer Caterina Rancho explores this luxe German hideaway.
The post Headed… Read More
2017-08-14 14:36
Sonoma may be know for its wine, but there’s so much more to the area’s fermentation scene.
The Sonoma Fermentation Festival takes place on September 2, 2017 from… Read More
2017-08-13 14:00
My friends often refer to me as a proud “plant mom”. Although they’re probably making fun of me, I’ve adopted the title very willingly and talk about my plants like t… Read More
2017-08-12 16:23
With the Fair Trade designation an increasingly normal part of the shopping experience and the label “organic” beginning to come under fire, more and more producers are looking t… Read More
2017-08-11 17:22
There’s still time in Summer ’17 to visit three fantastic floral-inspired exhibits where you can experience a sense of awe and wonder in the Big Apple. When you’re not out… Read More
2017-08-11 16:11
In the last few years, the term “organic” has come under fire for its sometimes nebulous meaning and evasive requirements. Though organic has long been posited as the “alte… Read More
2017-08-10 15:41
2017 has been an interesting year for Americans– especially American millennials, who according to various studies are more food-conscious, environmentally-conscious, and brand-savvy t… Read More
2017-08-10 14:59
Mideast flavors meet West Coast cuisine at Kismet, a sunny, modern eatery on Hollywood Boulevard in Los Feliz, Los Angeles. The casual, family-style restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and d… Read More
2017-08-09 14:36
Could you be missing out on the healing power of some of your favorite healthy foods? Try these pairing tips for optimum nutritional outcome of your favorite edible plants like garlic, ginge… Read More
2017-08-09 14:19
“I really wanted to make it more fun, so that’s why we picked bars and cafes where people are already socializing,” Wen-Jay Ying, the founder of Local Roots, explains to GC… Read More
2017-08-07 17:38
If you’re feeling disempowered by all the various injustices the environment is facing of late, get the pitchforks.
No, really.
On Sunday, September 10, environmental horticulturi… Read More
2017-08-07 17:11
Waste is truly having a moment. From compost to packaging, industries are rethinking not only how they produce, but what happens to all the extras. The food industry– where waste is de… Read More
2017-08-07 05:30
Beer is a summer staple– it’s undeniable that nothing goes with barbecue quite like cracking a cold one open.
But what if you could make that beer…better?
Enter Toast Ale… Read More
2017-08-05 22:38
If you’re feeling crushed by the system of late, we’ve got one excellent way to get active and involved while supporting alternative economies that empower workers and the e… Read More
2017-08-04 17:47
René Redzepi is known around the world for his Copenhagen restaurant noma and its distinct foraged cuisine, which have earned him the accolades of top critics and other culinary icons… Read More
2017-08-03 16:27
“What if all students spent a year working the land before University?”– The Guardian‘s Hugh Warwick asks that very question in a new article for the newspa… Read More
2017-08-03 15:52
Looking for something worth comparing to a Summer day?
Say no more.
This Summer, the Public Theatre’s Shakespeare in the Park returns to Central Park with A Midsummer Night’… Read More
2017-08-03 15:43
New York is a wellness mecca– but that doesn’t always mean that wellness is accessible.
Fortunately, New York is also a city that loves free outdoor events.
Herewith, we’ve… Read More
2017-08-03 02:32
If you’re looking for ways to better integrate nature into your life, there’s an app (or nine) for it. Below we’ve compiled our favorite apps for living a more nature-aware… Read More
2017-08-02 16:34
“This isn’t Smirnoff birthday cake. That’s poison. This is medicine.”
So says Danii Oliver, the owner of Island to Island, as we sit at her bar sipping fres… Read More
2017-08-01 16:22
In June earlier this Summer, the Mayor’s Office in NYC revealed their Cool Neighborhoods NYC plan– a new $106 million dollar initiative aimed at mitigating the dire effects… Read More
2017-08-01 14:44
Garden Collage EIC Molly Beauchemin and Astrologer Deb McBride team up for the latest edition of GC’s “Botanical Horoscopes”.
The post What’s Your Florascope? August… Read More
2017-08-01 14:23
F.A. Seiberling, the co-founder of the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, and his wife, Gertrude, always wanted their magnificent Tudor Revival estate, Stan Hywet, to be enjoyed by all. In… Read More
2017-07-31 17:34
Silicon Valley is synonymous with a lot of things: innovation, social media, the Bay Area, and new money– but what about sun protection? In today’s landscape of increased skincar… Read More
2017-07-30 22:36
In a recently released study, the U.S. Geologic Survey (USGS) announced that neonicotinoid insecticides are still present in tap water, even after being treated in water management plan… Read More
2017-07-29 18:10
Move over Planet Earth.
If the hot weather has you cornered inside (let’s be real, there are times when fending off an army of mosquitos just isn’t worth it, no matter how b… Read More
2017-07-29 18:09
For those of you who missed out on Dominique Ansel’s limited-time Farmers Market Strawberry Tart, the pastry chef continues to churn out unique summer fruit creations at his seaso… Read More
2017-07-29 13:16
A visual treasure awaits those who make it to the National Park of Valmasques in the South of France each summer. Nestled close to the village of Mougins– which is not far from the bea… Read More
2017-07-28 14:48
SXSW has long been a staple of innovation in the realm of tech, music, and film industry programming, but now the festival is setting its sights on a new aspect of culture that is ripe for d… Read More
2017-07-27 21:11
A few months ago while researching a new breed of astroturf that looks like real grass, I came across a pair of grass-lined flip-flops that were designed to mimic the feel of real grass unde… Read More
2017-07-27 15:13
Israeli cuisine is on the rise in NYC, and its not hard to see why: Israel is known to have some of the best produce in the world, thanks in part to it’s favorable climate and superb… Read More
2017-07-26 20:54
The ancient art of reading tea leaves, also known as tasseography or tasseomancy, is a fortune-telling practice with a rich folk history. An intuitive, domestic divination practice that requ… Read More
2017-07-26 14:46
Perhaps it has something to do with the enduring appeal of Nature in the Information Age– or maybe it all stems (ha!) from the fact that DJ Khaled is probably the most visible plant-lo… Read More
2017-07-25 14:39
Have dreams of boldly going where no one has gone before?
Applications opened today for the Roddenberry Fellowship, a new initiative from the Roddenberry family (Gene Roddenberry was th… Read More
2017-07-25 14:00
Before building the farm on the rooftop of the Metro Baptist Church in Hell’s Kitchen, Manhattan, the organizers had to make sure they were distributing the soil in a way that didn&rsq&hell…Read More
2017-07-24 14:27
A spoonful of sugar doesn’t just help the medicine go down– it might be the medicine.
According to Archives Gynecology Obstetrics medical journal, honey is just as effe… Read More
2017-07-24 14:26
Unisex body products are emerging as a possible solution for environmentally-conscious men and women who are concerned about the environment. But what about those who are stressed by the num… Read More
2017-07-23 16:19
Using herbs to maintain wellness and bolster immunity is a soulful way to get your chill on and snatch some “me time”. If you’re drawn to traditional herbalism or want to f… Read More
2017-07-23 14:00
Leaves turn red, orange, and yellow in autumn– a transition in nature to which artists and writers have dedicated poems and paintings. Yet this natural cycle is also subject to unnatur… Read More
2017-07-21 14:52
In a climate where anyone has a voice, it can be difficult to parse out who is actually qualified to comment on a topic, versus someone who five minutes ago read the Wikipedia page and… Read More
2017-07-21 14:02
A new kind of hotel is growing in Paris– and it’s not just for botany-loving foreigners. Architect Kengo Kuma recently released his plans for a luxury hotel near the left bank o… Read More
2017-07-20 13:27
“There is this idea that we know how to die, that it’s in fact a part of life, and that at an earlier point– not even that long ago– death was very much tended t… Read More
2017-07-19 20:05
Ask Ella is a reoccurring Garden Collage feature where we ask our in-house florist, Ella Stavonsky, about floral design– including the history of, origin, and maintenance tha… Read More
2017-07-19 15:22
As anyone who follows DJ Khaled on Snapchat knows, the “I’m The One” producer and hip-hop mogul sure does love his garden. From the lush, Eden-like cover of his Major… Read More
2017-07-19 14:37
Earlier this year, supermodel Miranda Kerr married Snapchat mogul Evan Spiegel and had a spectacular floral backdrop for the intimate ceremony. (Of course, it was nothing on Beyoncé&r&hell…Read More
2017-07-18 16:51
The simple act of cubing a fresh mango is one summer’s great pleasures. While July in the United States is often associated with berries and stone fruit, it’s also the best time… Read More
2017-07-18 14:29
This Summer, take the “to” out of your “farm-to-table” experience and head straight to the source.
Since 1999, Outstanding in the Field has been organizing “rov… Read More
2017-07-17 22:58
Summer is the season when everything is growing– including weeds. But don’t toss them! We put together a list of edible weed iced teas to keep you healthy while you beat the… Read More
2017-07-17 19:53
Throughout the summer this year, the Nashville Farmers’ Market has been hosting been hosting a series of Night Markets, taking place near the Nashville State Capitol. The Peach Jam Nig… Read More
2017-07-16 14:43
Waste has always been an important facet of sustainability discussions, but unfortunately it has also been an easily dismissed one; it isn’t an especially glamorous topic and waste in… Read More
2017-07-15 15:30
“To me, climate justice is about the impact of climate on the most vulnerable communities– but you also cannot have climate justice without environmental justice,” say… Read More
2017-07-14 18:57
If you’re looking to take in some classic Americana this summer, head to the 21st annual St. Joe Pickle Festival, taking place in St. Joe, Indiana. The festival spans three days… Read More
2017-07-14 18:56
When we first saw Elle Fanning’s Vogue cover for the magazine’s June 2017 issue, we swooned over the starlet’s lush flower crown and her matching Valentino dress. Roses wer… Read More
2017-07-14 14:00
In the course of the last half-decade “Adrenal Fatigue” and “Autoimmune Disorder” have become household terms for diseases few people understand but everyone seems to… Read More
2017-07-13 14:47
In the United States, peat moss (sometimes simply called “peat”) is a fairly ubiquitous feature of the gardening landscape and is used by gardens big and small. Fans of peat moss… Read More
2017-07-13 14:46
Billed as “The Ultimate Cocktail Soirée,” Secret Summer is the first (and only!) farm-to-bar cocktail festival in NYC. Set for Sunday, August 6th 2017, Secret Summer will… Read More
2017-07-12 17:47
In the past decade, the Slow Food philosophy has been permeating been into other industries of late, like perfume and flowers. But sometimes, there’s nothing like the or… Read More
2017-07-12 17:15
Ask Ella is a reoccurring Garden Collage feature where we ask our in-house florist, Ella Stavonsky, about floral design– including the history of, origin, and maintenance tha… Read More
2017-07-11 19:53
Dominating the French capital from July 2-6th, Paris’ Haute Couture Fashion Shows remain a highlight of the Parisian cultural calendar. From Dior’s modern safari to Fendi’s… Read More
2017-07-11 14:00
While community gardens are ostensibly for the community, it can sometimes be hard to catch them when they’re open. Reading the schedule often feels like an algebra problem we missed o… Read More
2017-07-10 20:00
These days, a number of artists– from actors and musicians to chefs and cartoonists– are using their creative platform as an opportunity to tell stories about the future of our p… Read More
2017-07-08 14:00
If you’re headed outdoors this summer, keep an eye out for these ten artists who use nature as their inspiration, canvas, and medium.
The post 10 Earth Work Artists You Should Know app… Read More
2017-07-07 20:42
Wellness retreats are something of a buzzword in 2017, with everyone from millionaires to millennials seeking out ways relax and prioritize their health while exploring beautiful destination… Read More
2017-07-07 14:45
Nowadays, LEED ratings are fairly commonplace and help keep architectural projects in line with the nature and conscious of environmental impact.
But what about the “good vibes&rd&hell…Read More
2017-07-06 16:09
Turns out apple cider vinegar isn’t just good for human hydration, it’s also good for plants, as well.
Just in time for summer heat waves, the RIKEN Center for Sustainable Resour… Read More
2017-07-06 14:00
Love ginseng and its many healing properties? Presented in collaboration with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the United Plant Savers is hosting a Ginseng and Forest Botanical Symposium… Read More
2017-07-06 13:33
Herewith, we unpack some of the Summer’s most gorgeous road races… see you at the finish!
The post The Summer’s Best Road Races For Nature Lovers appeared first on Garden… Read More
2017-07-05 20:55
“We’ve gotten to the point where probably seven, multinational chemical corporations are controlling about 85% of the scents all the way down to household fragrances and lot… Read More
2017-07-05 19:04
Ask Ella is a reoccurring Garden Collage feature where we ask our in-house florist, Ella Stavonsky, about floral design– including the history of, origin, and maintenance tha… Read More
2017-07-05 17:25
On Saturday, July 8th Garden Collage Founder and CEO Daisy Helman will be opening her garden in Edgartown, Martha’s Vineyard as part of The Garden Conservancy’s Open Days garden… Read More
2017-07-04 15:15
On Sunday, July 9th from noon to 8 PM, The Ark will be hosting a Shamanic and Indigenous Arts Market with ethically sourced items from the across the Amazon jungle, the Andean… Read More
2017-07-04 14:46
Kristen Meyer runs a popular Instagram featuring her “nature meets scissors” aesthetic, a collection of curious, delicate, simple, graphic images of natural elements– and o… Read More
2017-07-02 19:49
If lately you’ve been feeling a little helpless when it comes to environment, consider taking part in Plastic Free July, a campaign started in Perth, Western Australia that hopes… Read More
2017-07-02 18:47
Take your chocolate loving to the next level.
On Sunday, July 16th, The Be Hive is hosting a daylong cacao ceremony, which runs from 12 PM to 4 PM. The event is led by the pair beh… Read More
2017-07-01 13:34
Garden Collage EIC Molly Beauchemin and Astrologer Deb McBride team up for the latest edition of GC’s “Botanical Horoscopes”.
The post What’s Your Florascope? July Ed… Read More
2017-06-28 18:03
If you’re one of the many people terrified of the dentist, virtual reality may be the answer to helping you find your zen.
As the BBC recently announced, a team of scientists in t… Read More
2017-06-28 16:53
Ask Ella is a reoccurring Garden Collage feature where we ask our in-house florist, Ella Stavonsky, about floral design– including the history of, origin, and maintenance tha… Read More
2017-06-28 14:00
With summer now officially here, the weather is starting to heat up. While we’re normally all about getting outside and enjoying what Nature has to offer (fully protected from the… Read More
2017-06-27 20:57
The world of oils is a vast one and it’s not always clear what can be used towards what purpose. (Almond oil is good for your hair, but what about to eat? Is olive oil really that bad… Read More
2017-06-26 21:21
Where do your flowers come from, beyond the brick-and-mortar storefront you frequent for vibrant blooms? This is the question that Debra Prinzing, Seattle-based garden journalist, author, an… Read More
2017-06-26 21:02
Though local, seasonal food has become a reliable mainstay, flowers are still a largely outsourced commodity, despite the similar challenges the two industries face, like bein… Read More
2017-06-26 16:27
“As a doula, our role is to support people,” explains Alicia Allison as we sit on a shadowed patch of grass in Prospect Park. Allison is a postpartum chef and doul… Read More
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