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“In my dreams, I own a woven hanging chair with plenty of throw pillows, although I’m not sure whether having one in my yard would inspire more outside reading…or outdoor napping.” –Samantha Stevenson, Associate Editor
“It’s a seat…it’s a kneeler…it’s heavy-duty, and it folds flat. I use it all the time, indoors or outside. I bought mine years ago from Gardener’s Supply, but now you can get them everywhere, including Bed Bath & Beyond.” –George Mahe, Dining Editor

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“Ambient lights running across my deck make for peaceful evenings at home.” –Kevin A. Roberts, Staff Photographer
“I love whiskey, so it’s only fitting thatI bought a half–whiskey barrel planter to add to our garden. I can’t wait to see how it looks when the garden is in full bloom.” –Tom White, Design Director
“Gauntlet gloves protect me from the old English roses’ fairytale thorns. How many times have I braved a pruning without them and emerged dripping blood? Most are so ugly, the roses must cringe.” –Jeannette Cooperman, Staff Writer

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I’m dying for a pizza oven. I have dreams of growing a pizza garden—tomatoes, peppers, basil, maybe keeping hens for fresh eggs—and if I had an outdoor pizza oven, I could basically turn my backyard into a pizzeria. Would I ever cook in my indoor kitchen again?” –Amanda Woytus, Deputy Editor

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“This is the first year I’ve had a backyard of my own, so I have lots of big ideas, including planting plenty of plants and flowers. I’d like to create a workspace where I can care for them and store my gardening tools. A table like this one from Target would be a great starting point.” –Emily Cramsey, Art Director