Editor’s Letter

F R O M M A R T H A

Leafing Through 9 Our founder’s guided tour of he r fa vorite g arde n ing b o oks .

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G O O D T H I N G S

13 Sweet M ay D ay flowers, Mother ’s D ay brunch ideas, a green way to keep weeds at bay, and more.

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G O O D L I V I N G

Decorating: Dynamic Duos 21 To elevate any ro om, bring in c om plementar y colors.

Gardening: Group Projects 24 How to choose — and fill—plant containers.

American Made: Screen Stars 28 Stunning wallpapers and fabrics, hand-printed in Washington State.

Tastemaker: The Icon 30 Style essentials th at ke e p M ist y Copeland on point.

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Health & Wellness: Eyes, Check 32 E xper t advice on protecting your vision at any age.

Beauty: Motherly Love 36 Hair, makeup, and skin- care pros share the b e st tip s they le arne d from their role mo de ls .

Editors’ Picks: Here’s to Moms 40 She’ll be thrilled to op e n any of the s e indulgences.

Ask Martha 42 A l l y o u r p r e s s i n g questions answered.

E V E RY DAY FO O D

Perfecting a Classic: A Swirl of Sunshine 47 Rouse your taste buds with our bright, tangy lemon curd.

Healthy Appetite: Pretty in Pink 50 S almon supplie s king-size benefits in these simple recipes.

Potluck: Grains of Wisdom 52 South C arolina chef Emily M e gget t offers the secrets to he r famous re d ric e.

What’s for Dinner? Roundly Delicious 54 Four easy entrées fe aturing c orn or f lour tor till a s .

Departments

M ar tha’s C alendar 1 Editor’s Letter 5 Out & About 6 The Workbook 86 Recipe Index 87 Remembering 96

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M AY F LOW E R S

‘S hirley Te mple’ p e o nies are harvested in the e a rly- m orning light at Fivefork Farms, in M a s s a c hu s et ts . For more on the flourishing family business, see page 64. Photograph by Christopher Churchill.