Martha Stewart recently revealed that she always prioritizes spending on plants. During a conversation with Richard Christiansen about his book, Flamingo Estate Pleasure Principles: An Almanac from the Garden, she mentioned that her business manager often questions her bills, which frequently include expenses for trees and plants.
Stewart expressed that nurturing plants brings her immense joy. Christiansen echoed her sentiments, noting that he prefers receiving plants as gifts, as they remind him of the people who gifted them. She encouraged novice gardeners to start small, embrace mistakes, and choose plants they love, emphasizing the satisfaction of growing successful crops, like her recent bountiful artichoke harvest.
Reflecting on her upbringing, Stewart shared how her father grew a victory garden during WWII, and mentioned the rising interest in gardening today, driven by a desire for better nutrition and well-being. Her Maine garden, which she describes as a “love garden,” highlights her deep passion for gardening and its positive impact on her life.
