Growing Conditions: Part shade in well-drained soil Size: Up to 3 feet tall and 8 feet wide Zones: 3-9 Growing Conditions: Full sun to shade in well-drained soil Size: Up to 12 inches tall Zones: 2-8 Growing Conditions: Part shade to full shade in well-drained soil Size: Up to 3 feet tall Zones: 3-9 Growing Conditions: Part shade to full shade in well-drained soil Size: Up to 3 feet tall Zones: 3-9 Growing Conditions: Part shade to full shade in well-drained soil Size: Dependent on variety (Japanese painted fern can grow up to 3 feet tall) Zones: Dependent on variety (Japanese painted fern is hardy in Zones 4-9) Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade in well-drained soil Size: Under 6 inches tall Zones: 4-10 Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade in well-drained soil that’s rich in organic matter Size: Up to 18 inches tall Zones: 3-8 Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade in dry, well-drained soil Size: Up to 3 feet tall Zones: 3-10 Growing Conditions: Part shade to full shade in well-drained soil that’s rich in organic matter Size: Up to 3 feet tall Zones: 4-9 Growing Conditions: Part shade to full shade in well-drained soil rich in organic matter....

Buy It: Hamilton Beach Food Processor ($59, Target) Buy It: Le Creuset Iron Handle Skillet ($239, Bed Bath & Beyond) Buy It: Ninja Professional 1000-Watt Blender ($79, Walmart) Buy It: Pizza Baking Stone ($14, Target)

While Knope and her lady friends typically celebrate brunch-style, we’ll be planning all the virtual and at-home events this year to comply with social distancing guidelines. We’ve thought of some fun Galentine’s Day alternatives to help you celebrate your best gals safely. Whether you’re looking to binge-watch trashy TV shows at a virtual movie night or host a virtual game night, use these ideas to inspire your own Galentine’s Day celebrations....

Buy It: Ninja Foodi Pressure Cooker ($185, Walmart)

Paint colors pictured: Palatial Skies 800, Benjamin Moore Regale Blue SW6801, Sherwin-Williams Roadster Blue 4006-68, Valspar Afton Blue 70BG 68/163, PPG Yacht Blue S490-4, Behr This livable hue can underscore the palette of a whole house. “Maybe it’s the walls in your living room and the ceiling in your bedroom, a table in the den, and china in the dining room,” Penney says. Paint colors pictured: Arctic Blue GLB14, Glidden The Good Life B38-3, Ace Hardware (discontinued) Serene Sky 540C-2, Behr Sea Breath 5006-7A, Valspar Quench Blue SW6785, Sherwin-Williams...

Two beloved comfort foods—mac and cheese and chili—combine in one ultra-easy and cheap slow cooker recipe. Take a mere 15 minutes of prep time to brown the beef and toss the sauce together in your slow cooker to allow it to stew all day. Half an hour before dinner, add some leftover pasta (or a cup you just cooked) plus plenty of cheese to really bring the decadance. The corn chip topping you see here is optional—but highly recommended and definitely within budget....

One big thing we can do as queer people—and allies—is to remember that Black trans women were at the forefront of the historic 1969 Stonewall Riots. Without the trans community and their activism, Pride, and the rights we have today, likely wouldn’t exist. That said, it’s important this month, as well as the rest of the year, to recognize the forces who got us to where we are today. This month, as transgender violence is still on the rise, and the Supreme Court is still deciding cases that could affect our fundamental rights, consider donating money to organizations such as The Okra Project, the Trevor Project, and the Sylvia Rivera Law Project....

1. Soy Chorizo Before we get to the other editor-approved top things to buy Trader Joe’s, I’ll get things started with my favorite item: soy chorizo. I mostly eat plant-based protein these days, and this veggie chorizo makes it easy to skip the meat. I love sautéing it with onions, potatoes (or sweet potatoes), and black beans as a vegan dinner base for tacos or burrito bowls. 2. Hatch Chile Mac and Cheese If you’re working from home right now like we are, hearty options like this elevated frozen macaroni and cheese help you actually take a delicious lunch break....

To make some squares more transparent, add water to the paint for a watercolor effect. With this method, your color blocking isn’t permanent and can be removed if you choose to later on.

I shop online for a living as a commerce editor, so naturally, I’ve been compiling lists of the best Black Friday deals at a variety of retailers for weeks. Ahead, you’ll find huge discounts on big-ticket items like Dyson Ball Animal upright vacuums for $100 off and Calphalon espresso machines for a whopping 37% off. You’ll also discover markdowns on giftable items like alpaca throws from The Citizenry, seasonal scented candles from Homesick, and weighted duvet inserts from Luna....

Keep it simple with a few festive accent pieces, or go a step further and spread some extra holiday cheer with a delightful homemade hot chocolate station that will make your front porch extra inviting—because what’s a better way to welcome guests and neighbors than a steaming hot cup of Christmas spirit!

Arched windows and doors.Wrought-iron details.Clay roof tiles.Stucco walls.Spacious outdoor living areas. Several of these distinctive exterior Mediterranean features, including the stucco and roof materials, are intended to help keep these homes cool in hot, sunny climates.

Test Kitchen Tip: Wet your hands to make these sticky peanut butter treats easier to handle.

Name: Campanula persicifolia Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade and well-drained soil Size: To 3 feet tall Zones: 3-7, depending on variety Buy It: Bellflower ($9, The Home Depot) Name: Aquilegia varieties Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade in well-drained soil Size: To 3 feet tall Zones: 3-8, depending on variety Name: Heuchera varieties Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade and well-drained soil Size: To 18 inches tall Zones: 3-8 Name: Leucanthemum varieties Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade and well-drained soil Size: To 3 feet tall Zones: 5-9 Name: Delphinium varieties Growing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil Size: 4-6 feet tall, depending on variety Zones: 3-7, depending on variety Buy It: Cobalt Dreams Delphinium ($17, The Home Depot) Name: Dianthus varieties Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade and well-drained soil Size: To 1 foot tall Zones: 6-9, depending on variety Buy It: Pink Dianthus ($21, The Home Depot ) Name: Digitalis varieties Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade and moist, well-drained soil Size: 2-5 feet tall, depending on variety Zones: 4-8, depending on variety Name: Alcea rosea Growing Conditions: Full sun and medium moist well-drained soil Size: 6-8 feet tall, depending on variety Zones: 2-10 Buy It: Alcea rosea ‘Nigra’ ($15, White Flower Farm) Name: Hydrangea macrophylla Growing Conditions: Part sun to full shade and medium moist, well-drained soil Size: To 10 feet tall Zones: 5-11 Buy It: Bloomstruck Hydrangea ($23, The Home Depot) Name: Iris varieties Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade and medium moist, well-drained soil Height: to 4 feet tall Zones: 3-8 Name: Lavandula varieties Growing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil Size: 1-2 feet tall Zones: 5-8, depending on variety Name: Alchemilla mollis Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade and medium moist, well-drained soil Size: 1-2 feet tall Zones: 3-8 Buy It: Alchemilla mollis ($14, White Flower Farm) Name: Paeonia varieties Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade and medium moist, well-drained soil Size: To 3 feet tall, depending on variety Zones: 3-8, depending on variety Name: Geranium ‘Johnson’s Blue’ Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade and medium moist, well-drained soil Size: To 18 inches tall Zones: 4-8 Name: Phlox paniculata Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade and medium moist, well-drained soil Size: To 4 feet, depending on variety Zones: 4-8 Buy It: Bright Eyes Tall Garden Phlox ($19, The Home Depot) Name: Dianthus barbatus Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade and well-drained soil Size: To 2 feet tall Zones: 3-9, depending on variety Name: Viola varieties Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade and evenly moist, well-drained soil Size: To 9 inches tall Zones: 6-11, depending on variety

Light: Full sun or partial shade Water: Plant in well-drained soil Size: 1-2 feet tall Zones: 3-8 Light: Full sun or partial shade Water: Plant in well-drained soil Size: 1-3 feet tall Zones: 4-9 Light: Full sun Water: Plant in well-drained soil Size: 1-5 feet tall, depending on variety Zones: 3-9, depending on variety Light: Full sun Water: Plant in well-drained soil Size: 2-7 feet tall, depending on variety Zones: 3-8, depending on variety Test Garden Tip: Make sure there’s plenty of air circulation around your plants to help prevent fungal diseases....

Tip: Serve extra “balloons” on the side or as sweet cupcake toppers so each guest gets one. No more fights over the best slice!

Season of Bloom: Rarely flowers Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade in evenly moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 18 inches tall Zones: 7–10 Buy It: Dusty Miller Plant ($17, The Home Depot) Season of Bloom: Spring Growing Conditions: Full sun in evenly moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 18 inches tall Zones: 6–9 Season of Bloom: Summer Growing Conditions: Full sun and evenly moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 1 foot tall Zones: 2–11 Buy It: Marigold Seeds ($10, The Home Depot) Season of Bloom: Summer to fall Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade in evenly moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 18 inches tall Zones: 10–11 Buy It: Heliotrope Marino Blue ($21, Etsy) Season of Bloom: Spring to frost Growing Conditions: Full sun in evenly moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to one foot tall Zones: 9–10 Buy It: Grande Superbena Royale Sparkling Amethyst Verbena ($38, The Home Depot) Season of Bloom: Summer Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade in well-drained soil; will tolerate drought Size: Up to 18 inches tall Zones: 10–12 Season of Bloom: Spring Growing Conditions: Full sun in evenly moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 2 feet tall Zones: 2–7 Season of Bloom: Summer to frost Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade in evenly moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 30 inches tall Zones: 2–11 Season of Bloom: Spring and fall Growing Conditions: Full sun and evenly moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 3 feet tall Zones: 7–10 Buy It: Snapdragon Seeds ($10, The Home Depot) Season of Bloom: Summer to frost Growing Conditions: Full sun and evenly moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 4 feet tall Zones: 10–11 Season of Bloom: Summer to fall Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade in dry to moderately moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 4 feet tall Zones: 9–10 Season of Bloom: Spring Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade in evenly moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 9 inches tall Zones: 5–9 Buy It: Sweet Alyssum Seeds ($2, Walmart) Season of Bloom: Infrequent bloomer Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade in evenly moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 3 feet tall Zones: 10–11 Buy It: Persian Shield Purple Bloom Strobilanthes Plant ($27, The Home Depot) Season of Bloom: Summer Growing Conditions: Full sun in evenly moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 3 feet tall Zones: 3–7 Buy It: Black-Eyed Susan Seeds ($3, Etsy) Season of Bloom: Summer to fall Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade in evenly moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 2 feet tall Zones: 2–11 Season of Bloom: Spring Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade in evenly moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 3 feet tall Zones: 3–8 Buy It: Giant Columbine Mixture ($20 for 5), Breck’s) Season of Bloom: Summer Growing Conditions: Full sun in dry to moderately moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 6 inches tall Zones: 5–8 Buy It: Live Plant Sedum Sunsparkler ($8, Walmart) Season of Bloom: Summer Growing Conditions: Full sun and dry to moderately moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 8 feet tall Zones: 5–10