Grit & Glam, Volume 1, Issue 1, Summer 2026

Volume 1, Issue 1 Summer 2026

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We search the world to bring you a curated collection of vintage home decor items and antiques to add warmth, style, and an earthy-but-glamorous patina to your home.

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Pottery & Glass

Lighting

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Kitchen & Dining

Fashion & Textiles

Art & Sculpture

Bespoke Candles

We premiere a new collection on the first Friday of every month. Please stop by and see what we have in store.

Visit our website at gritandglam.com.

Letter from the Editor Grit & Glam is a digital lifestyle magazine for women with agency. Women who live by their own rules, own their choices and don’t much care what anyone else thinks about, well, anything. They wear what they love, go where they want, buy what delights them, have been known to say “bite me”, and are probably Mom to too many dogs.

We think most of the best things (like the best women) come with a past. In this issue we spotlight hot-right-now vintage collectibles, crack open Grandma’s grimoire for witchy sleeve salve recipe, and dig into the world of an old plant that is so having a moment, the panicle hydrangea. We’re also heading for the kitchen to whip up a dog-safe sorbet.

Finally, we’ll kick off a new column spotlighting our favorite modern iconoclasts who are changing the world.

If you share a desire for soulful authenticity, love things with a patina, take pleasure in GYO and love making beautiful objects (even if nobody else cares!), respect the finite resources of our planet and find joy in earthy with a touch of glam, this free downloadable quarterly magazine(and our eCommerce website and sister publication Grit & Glam Garden) might be your happy place.

Kate Karam Editor-in-Chief PS Waist-deep in a field of blooming panicle hydrangeas is about as Grit & Glam as it gets!

Cover: Image courtesy of Lynn Karlin Photography. Read more about Lynn’s dreamy photography in these pages.

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object of desire

Heritage Vintage Blankets

by Grit & Glam Editorial I have two booths at an antique multi-vendor store and sell on three online platforms. In 2025, I sold more than 100 vintage wool blankets and throws in solid colors, stripes, plaids, tribal, and other patterns. It didn’t matter where they were made, whether USA, England, Scotland, Finland, or Italy, or if they had a big brand name, like Pendleton, Faribo, or Hudson’s Bay Company, or no name at all—they just flew out the door.

Typically, they sold for $75 to $400, depending on age, pattern, size, and condition. A few early 20th century Indian trade blankets sold in the $500 to $1,500 range. I was super lucky to find an authentic, vintage Native American one made by Navajo weavers, a true collectible that sold for several thousand dollars. Though they are harder to find, even these more rare blankets are out there waiting to add patina to your home.

A wool blanket is, of course, not for everyone. It requires loving care when washing, often needs some de-pilling, and then, there are moths to contend with. When I asked my buyers why they were investing into vintage wool blankets when they could buy something cheap and cheerful, the responses were always the same. They spoke of remembering slumbering under a wool blanket when visiting grandparents, the smell of cedar and lavender when the blankets came out of summer storage, or wanting to have something of value in a world of toss-able consumerism. Or they just liked the Ralph Lauren vibe!

I will admit, while not impossible, finding excellent quality vintage wool blankets at thrift stores is a challenge. Occasionally, I will score one, but for the most part, I find mine at estate sales and on Facebook Marketplace. And since you’re probably asking, I do not hesitate to pay up if the quality is there.

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Yes, they are cheap and cheerful, but no synthetic blanket can compare to a thick, warm, heirloom-quality loomed one made of 100% pure wool.

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Good, Better, Best As with all things vintage, we need to look at good, better, and best to not only determine value, but also to help you

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decide how to approach collecting blankets and throws.

These will be made from 100% wool in very good overall

The price points here are an average based on a range of

condition, but perhaps with a bit of wear. These tend to be

sources like online stores, eBay, and Etsy.

more recognizable patterns, such as tartan plaids, stripes, Birdseye weaves, or solid colors. The brand is not as important as how well it suits your style. Since you will want many, when you find them under $50, snap them up.

Price: $25-$100 For: As an extra blanket for super cold nights, in a child’s room where damage can happen, or for keeping in a basket in the living room for snuggles.

Displaying Vintage Blankets You probably don’t want to let your dog cozy up on your $1,500 rare tribal blanket, but don’t hide your vintage blankets in a closet. These are bedding items that are meant to be used. Here are just four ways to display them in your home for maximum impact.

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On a Peg Rail: In my antique booth, I display vintage blankets vertically using clip hooks to hold them on the pegs of a long, sturdy wood rail. I do this at home as well. It looks like an art piece but also makes them very accessible.

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Back of a Sofa: This one is no surprise because it looks right out of every Nancy Meyers movie ever made. Here is where to use those super colorful ones that bring life to our mostly neutral-colored couches.

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Better

Best

This is where we start to get into making an investment. Full-

If you are buying a vintage blanket as a piece of art or as a true

size vintage blankets— such as Hudson’s Bay Company point

heirloom to pass down, you will be looking for early trade blankets

striped blankets, Pendleton’s tribal prints, the good plaid ones

and one-of-a-kind blankets made by members of Indian tribes.

from L.L. Bean, or those made in Scotland of Shetland wool—

There is a long history behind these types of blankets (learn about

are not impossible to find. Complex patterns, quality work-

trade blankets) and both have their place in a collection.

manship, and excellent condition are what you are paying for.

Price: $500-$5,000+ Price: $100-$500 For: Yes, even at this price point, these blankets, especially trade For: All-winter long bedding with or without additional layers,

blankets, can and should be used, but with extra care. If they

such as down comforters. If you are mainly interested in just

are truly rare, consider them for display only, placing them out

a warm layer, slip them into a washable, spare duvet cover.

of direct sunlight, which can cause fading. Learn more at Barry

This will help reduce need for washing.

Friedman Blankets.

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Foot of the Bed: Because baby when it’s cold outside,

And finally, we love to see mid-range heritage blankets

there is nothing better than adding a warm, weighty

repurposed as warm coats.

layer. Look for larger sizes (90” x 90” would be ideal)

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Hudson Bay Wool Point Blanket Capote Coat

and soothing bedroom colors.

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Lindsey Thornburg X Patagonia

In a Large Basket: This is probably better suited to large throws than blankets (60” x 80” for maximum snuggles) and as they will get plenty of use, no sense in using your best ones here.

We’d Bet Money on These Blankets and garments made from blankets from these brands are investment quality pieces sure to be future heirlooms treasured by your great-grandchildren.

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American Woolen Company

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Nordic Knots

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Swans Island Company

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It’s Witchcraft

apothecary

Whip up this hand-me-down recipe for a homemade sleep potion.

by Kate Karam My grandmother (known lovingly to her neighbors as “the witch next door”) taught me to make all sorts potions from natural ingredients she grew in her garden or harvested in the Maine woods. No black magic, no evil spells--just the power of herbs, plants and good thoughts to transform simple ingredients into concoctions to make life better.

Her sleep salve is one of my favorites because it’s easy to make, stores in a tightly lidded jar for up to six months and helps me drift into dreamland. Her recipe calls for equal parts of sweet lavender to soothe, orange and cinnamon to quiet a mental snowstorm, earthy cedarwood to ground, and menthol-rich peppermint that acts as a natural, anti-inflammatory muscle relaxant. You can use a blend of this or just go with lavender which is a classic.

With CBD full-spectrum and broad-spectrum oils readily available, I have updated her recipe adding this compound to the mix. I also included liquid magnesium to help soothe sore muscles. My grandmother would totally approve.

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Full-spectrum CBD could contain trace amounts of THC, which is what that makes you feel high; broadspectrum CBD is unlikely to contain THC. Choose which works best for you.

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Test a small patch of this blend on clean skin to ensure no allergies.

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If you choose not to use CBD oil, increase the amount of each essential oil by 10 drops to get right mixture.

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If you prefer a creamier texture adjust recipe to a 1:1 blend of oil and shea butter (1/2 cup of each oil with 1 cup shea butter). Adjust mixture until you achieve the consistency you desire.

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Deep Sleep Salve Makes about 16 ounces of salve.

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1 cup organic coconut oil

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1 cup organic olive oil

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1/4 cup organic beeswax pellets

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1/4 cup organic shea butter

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About 1 tablespoon of a combination of essential oils such as lavender, orange, cedarwood, peppermint and cinnamon

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About 1 teaspoon liquid magnesium

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About 1 tablespoon (about 180 drops) full-spectrum active CBD oil (we like this brand)

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Glass jars with tight-fitting lids.

Step 1: Place coconut and olive oils, shea butter and beeswax into a double boiler or a heat-proof glass bowl over a pan of simmering water. Once melted, gently stir to combine and remove from heat. Add essential oils, magnesium and CBD oils to blended oil mixture. Stir well to combine.

Step 2: Pour mixture into clean jars and allow it cool. Once cool, cap tightly and store in a cool, dry place. As there are no preserves added, best if use within 6 months.

To use, smooth a good amount onto bare feet at nighttime and then slip on a pair of clean cotton socks. The oils will be quickly absorbed into the larger pores of your feet doing double-duty of slowing your racing mind while the natural oils soften your feet. (I keep a small jar on my desk to rub a bit into my temples when I’m about to lose it!)

Note--this is for topical use only. Do not ingest and store out of reach of children and pets.

To be honest I have never figured out if it is the actual balm that slows my roll or taking a time out when I’m spinning. It is probably a bit of both. In any case, I have been using this recipe for most of my life and I hope you find it useful. Sleep tight!

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CBD Oil Organic coconut oil Liquid Magnesium

Cinnamon Orange

Cedarwood

Lavender

Organic olive oil

Organic shea butter

Organic beeswax pellets

Homemade Carrier Oil for Salve My grandmother made her own “carrier” oils by soaking a variety of herbs and plants in pure olive oil. She would then strain the mixture and use the oils in her topical salves and lotions. You can skip this step with readily available bottled essential oils but purists might enjoy the entire grimoire experience. Just fill a jar with oil, add dried flowers and leaves, cover tightly and store in a cool dark place for a week or so. Strain and store in a covered container until ready to use. Note--this is for topical use only.

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come, sit, stay

left to right: peach, blueberry, strawberry, mango

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Make a Dog-Safe Frozen Fruit Sorbet

by Grit & Glam Editorial Many dogs can pretty much take it or leave it when offered a piece of fruit, but we have yet to see one turn up their snout at a fruity frozen treat.

This is a super simple (and very forgiving) recipe that uses readily available frozen fruit, Greek yogurt and oat milk whipped up in a food processor. The result is smooth sorbet that’s a refreshing year-round treat your doggo will lap up.

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Fruit Sorbet for Dogs Serving size about 1 cup •

2 cups frozen fruit (buy frozen or freeze your own)

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1/2 cup plain whole fat Greek yogurt (MUST BE PLAIN WITH NO SUGAR OR SUGAR SUBSTITUTES ADDED)

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1/2 cup unsweetened oat milk (if your dog doesn’t digest oat milk, you can use coconut water instead)

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Optional: we added a sprinkle of sugar-free carob chips (NOTE: MUST BE CAROB, NOT CHOCOLATE *)

Step 1: Prep: If using fresh fruit, cut into cubes and freeze in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet for at least 4-5 hours until solid.

Step 2: Blend: Combine frozen fruit, yogurt and oat milk in a high-powered blender or food processor

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intended as an occasional treat and

Step 3: Process: Blend on high until the mixture reaches a

is not intended to be a substitute for

smooth consistency. If it’s too thick to blend, add more liquid one teaspoon at a time.

a meal.

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Always check your yogurt label to ensure there are no artificial

Step 4: Serve: Scoop the sorbet into a bowl and serve

sweeteners like xylitol, which is

immediately to your pup!

Store: If not using immediately, transfer from food processor to

While this is low in calories, it is

highly toxic to dogs.

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*Chocolate is highly toxic to dogs

a freezer-safe dish, cover with plastic wrap and place into the

and must always be avoided. Most

freezer. When ready to serve, remove from freezer and allow to

dogs can tolerate unsweetened carob

thaw slightly so you can scoop out the frozen treat.

chips which can be found at health food stores.

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You will get the best consistency with full-fat Greek yogurt, but if your dog is watching their weight, you can substitute a lower fat version.

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breathe Eyes closed smell the sea, Gentle ripples ease the mind, In late summer sun.

Expert Advice for Vintage Items to Buy Now

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Needlepoint (but mostly complex landscapes) “We love needlepoint angels, flowers and butterflies as much as the next vintage hound, but what we really want are examples with tiny petit point stitches in lots of rich colors that look like an actual painting until you get close-up,” says Dawn Regent of Regent’s Antiques of Portland. “You want this sort of tapestry effect. If you can see the stitches from a distance, think twice. If these are offered in vintage wooden frames, the value increases by a lot,” Marty Weiss of End of the Trail Antiques adds, “Bonus points for animals (like these moose--wow), landscapes and winter scenes.”

Retail Price Range: up to 50.00 for smaller framed examples and $100 and up for large, complex ones.

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t seems like everyone we know is out on the weekends

hot collectibles such as fairy lights, paperweights and hens

these days looking to score a wonderful vintage or antique

on nests which, while getting harder to find, are out there.

item to add patina to their home. To help you make the

We are seeing softening values for commercially produced art

most of your next trip to the flea market or thrift store, we

glass brands such as Blenko and vintage pottery brands such

asked three of the top sellers at Antiques USA, a multi-vendor

as Roseville and McCoy, but these are still charming additions

store in Arundel, Maine (just outside of Kennebunkport)

that you will likely find. (Note that this article is only about

what they are looking for right now when sourcing mid-

decorative items. In future columns, we will investigate other

range antiques and collectibles out in the wild and what is

types of collectibles, and what is happening in those markets.)

currently selling well in their shops. Because they’re scooping

While all these experts lamented that the current interest

up inventory from estate sales, online auctions and private

in thrifting is causing a notable rise in prices and in some

collections, these seasoned pros can see hundreds of items

cases very limited available inventory, all agree there are still

each month. So when they select something to put into their

bargains to be had. Here are six trends in vintage items these

store, you know there must be a good reason.

experts feel are still slightly undervalued.

To be clear, we are not talking about truly precious and rare

We are providing a retail price range, but this is not a

investment-quality antiques or super-hot collectibles. Catego-

comprehensive valuation guide. Sold prices can swing wildly

ries such as early American or mid-century Italian and French

on online platforms and in brick-and-mortar stores. There

furniture, handblown Italian or American art glass from

might be greater demand for certain items in different regions

the most famous makers, original paintings by listed artists,

of the US (such as sterling silver in the South and Stickley

mid-century Italian or early French or English hallmarked

furniture on the West Coast for example). And, as supply and

ceramics, heavy cast-bronze pieces, etc. would be rare finds

demand and trends change, so could this list. But all that said,

(in which case research and maybe buy them).

how much more fun will it be when you go out shopping for

What we’re talking about here are the mid-tier collectibles that you are more likely to encounter while you’re on the

vintage to have some inside scoop!

hunt. Very good original signed art from local or even un-

Experts:

known painters, beautifully made studio art pottery, vintage

Dawn Regent, Regent Antiques, Portland, ME

mirrors, dinnerware, kitchenware and clear-cut glass are all

Marty Weiss, End of the Trail Antiques, Cambridge, MA

good examples of this category. We would also include current

Susan Vance-Azzi, Vintage Heaven, Hartford, CT

Prices are rising for vintage collectibles but there are still bargains to be had.

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Brass Yes, still...but not all. Going strong even a decade after it began to feel fresh again, brass continues to have a place of vintage honor in our home. That said, simple or even more elaborate taper candlestick holders, most mid-century chunky brass lamps, brass bowls and brass elephants are becoming a hard pass unless they’re remarkable in their age, execution and provenance. “What we do want are brass critters such as cats, birds, dogs, seagulls, swans and horses and are always wanting pairs of bookends. These mid-century seagull bookends check all the boxes,” says Susan Vance-Azzi of Vintage Heaven, Hartford, CT. About the eternal to clean or not to clean question? “We’re on the side of original patina all dull, spotty and intact, please,” says Regent.

Retail Price Range: up to $20.00 for smaller animal figurines and $100.00+ for pairs of bookends and larger figurines.

Portraits And nudes! Original oil on canvas portraits of people, pets, and barnyard animals from the just about any era top everyone’s wish list. Whether a 19th century formal seated ancestor portrait or a mid-20th century more informal society doyenne one, “You are looking for strong images that provoke questions, says Weiss.

But even with a compelling subject, condition can be a disqualifier. “Holes, fading, crackling, and other damage materially influences the value of a painting.

Original oil paintings are getting more difficult to find and increasingly expensive to purchase, but they’re out there,” continues Weiss. Asked if a well-done painting in the 1K+ dollar range is worth the price, he says, “If it speaks to you, don’t hesitate to pay up.” Grouped in a collection or given a place of honor over a fireplace, few decor elements add more heritage to a home. “I have yet to lose money on a portrait in my store,” he adds.

Retail Price Range: $25-$100 for amateur art and $250 to skies-the-limit for signed pieces by prominent or listed artists.

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Boat and Tote canvas bags (L.L. Bean, of course) To be honest, we never saw this one coming! These have been a staple of the L.L. Bean brand for decades and in the 70s a custom monogrammed “boat and tote” bag was a summertime staple. “These are a hot collectible right now with lots of them being sold online to overseas buyers. If you score one in the wild at a thrift store or yard sale, you have hit the jackpot,” says Vance-Azzi. “And the more beat up the better.” The large vintage handled canvas tote bags with or without monogram are what you are looking for. “Check out eBay for some serious sticker shock,” she advises. Prices might level off, but these are still a good buy if you can find them cheap.

Retail Price Range: $100 for smaller examples up to $500+ for larger ones.

Vintage Garden Urns & Tools Vintage garden objects such a cast iron or cast stone urns with or without matching pedestals, cast iron gates and fencing, painted handle vintage cast metal tools especially the more unusual ones like dibbers and mini hoes, handwoven trugs, wattles and baskets are all increasingly rare and highly desirable. “We used to see these everywhere but not so much anymore,” says Vance-Azzi.

“Where are they? Who knows, but I buy them even if they are not in the best condition.” Some elaborate large estate-sized antique urns and pedestals are holy grails that can sell in the thousands, but you can still find good quality smaller, less detailed cast iron and even antique frost-proof terra cotta at yard and estate sales. “Just be the first to head for the backyard rather than indoors because competition for these is fierce,” adds Weiss.

Retail Price Range: $20 for vintage hand tools and $250 to skies-the-limit for cast iron urns.

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A few honorable mentions: Cut-to-clear glass (more color, the better) Art Deco (any and everything, but especially lighting) White English ironstone (especially large platters) Authentic vintage signs (roads, businesses, advertisements in metal or wood)

What Vintage We’re Leaving Behind These are items our experts are leaving behind. If you love them of course buy them, but if you are wondering what is NOT having a moment it’s these: Covered Serving Dishes: Until Thanksgiving, they’re just collecting dust.

Pitchers and Liquor Decanters: We’re just not decanting liquids from a carton to a classier container.

Lamps: Unless they’re statement pieces or artisan

Mahogany Side Tables We could (and will) do an entire article on what defines

made, we’re taking a pass.

Rocking Chairs: We can’t give them away. Dunno...!

quality when looking at wooden case goods, but our experts all jumped into the conversation about side tables in classic woods species such mahogany and rosewood.

For years vintage dark brown wood tables and chairs have been largely ignored at auctions, thrift stores and even yard sales. That is changing as the desire for things that

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market is currently estimated at $43.74

last is starting to rival sales of mass-produced goods. Says

billion in the U.S. alone, expected to reach

Regent, “ You are not looking for any old lumpy brown

over $82 billion in the coming years.

thing or over-the-top Victorian wedding cake. Keep an eye out for simple pieces in classic shapes with just enough detail such as turned or flared legs, hand carving, solid

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over-year increase in visits to thrift stores.

now, at least for now.” Quality is what most counts here, so aged veneer, she advises.

Retail Price Range: $50 for smaller side or end tables and $200 to $5000+ for pedigreed heirloom quality desk, tables

Millennials and Gen Z are leading the charge, with Gen Z driving a 30% year-

hardware and inlay. These are reasonably priced right unless you want a project, take a pass on chipped or dam-

The secondhand furniture and decor

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55% of consumers prioritize authentic vintage pieces over mass-produced, new goods, while 80% report that thrifting aligns with their sustainability goals.

and some chairs.

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There’s a Perfect Panicle Hydrangea for Every Garden Yes, the blue mopheads get all the press, but panicle hydrangeas are flowering landscape shrubs that offer solutions for the garden while looking drop dead gorgeous.

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isit a garden center today and you will be charmed (and probably overwhelmed) by the dizzying number of panicle hydrangea varieties on display with kicky names, a range of heights and those festive cone-

shaped color-changing flowers. These are happy, fuss-free easy growing shrubs that have exploded in popularity over

photo credit: Perry Mastrovito/Alamy

the last 20 years. To say there is a panicle hydrangea for every garden—provided you live in the appropriate growing zone— might be an understatement.

Faded blooms of Hydrangea paniculata ‘Pinky Winky’ suffuse the fall garden with a rich, rosy glow. Leaving intact those spent blooms adds winter interest and provides food and shelter for songbirds and beneficial insects.

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Panicle hydrangeas flower may just once a season, but that single, massive flush of blooms in mid-to-late summer rightly earns them a place of honor in the garden.

Brief History of Panicle Hydrangeas

And Then Came ‘Limelight’ In 1986, Pieter Zwijnenburg, a plant breeder from Boskoop,

No one knows exactly where these plants originated, but for

Netherlands, crossed two unidentified selections of H.

millions of years they bloomed in the wild, in the forests and

paniculata that were not patented and came up with a cultivar

valleys of Japan, China and Korea. We do know, however, the

later trademarked as ‘Limelight’.

Introduction of this deciduous shrub was a game changer.

In the19th century, European plant explorers took note of them

It thrives in zones 3-8, is adaptable to full sun to part shade

and in 1829 the species (Hydrangea paniculata) was formally

(depending on your zone), zooms into a big summer bloom

described by the German botanist Philipp Franz von Siebold.

with wild abandon, and because it flowers on the current

(Siebold also introduced the highly invasive knotweed to the

season’s growth (known as new wood), it has a tolerance

West, but we do thank him for the hydrangeas.)

for cold winters. Inspired by the love of this shrub, plant

By 1860, a sterile, showy cultivar called ‘Grandiflora’

breeders continue to create exciting new varieties the

(commonly known as the “Pee Gee” hydrangea) was developed

emphasize compact growth, exceptionally strong stems that

in Japan and introduced to Western gardens along with

prevent flopping, new flower forms and rapid, dramatic color

‘Floribunda’ and ‘Tardiva’. ‘Grandiflora’ was planted with such

transitions from early summer through fall.

abandon in parts of North America that it has naturalized in portions of the eastern United States and Canada.

Yes, Your Garden Needs Them

These were (and are) beautiful and reliable shrubs that came with some minuses: weak stems that didn’t hold up

Panicle hydrangeas have gone from garden-club-plant-lady to

the blooms well, very late bloom times, and flowers that

a fave in everyone’s backyard. When you go to a garden center

aged to a somewhat blah light pink. But these were treasured

come prepared with a list of the problems you are looking

additions due to their unique cone-shaped flower clusters,

to solve because, we promise you, there will be a modern

considerable tolerance for more sun, and for their exceptional

panicle hydrangea to suit your need. (But, maybe find a place

cold hardiness.

for one of the old stalwarts like a graceful Pee Gee hydrangea

Move forward about a century and we start to see—

tree or cascading ‘Tardiva.’) Whatever, whichever you choose,

beginning in the 1970s—cultivars such as ‘Brussels Lace’,

fall is the perfect time for planting these and other flowering

‘Unique’, and ‘White Moth’ among others finding their way

shrub. Head to the nursery!

from Europe to American gardens. But wait, something BIG is about to happen.

Here are few ways you can use them in your own slice of paradise.

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Most sun tolerant of all hydrangeas.

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Full size versions grow 6 to 8 ft.

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Reliable bloomers with large, cone-shaped flowers and

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Smaller versions grow 3 to 5 ft.

colors that subtly change over the season.

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Available in tree form.

photo credit: 1. Proven Winners; 2. Elenic/Dreamstime; 3. Monrovia/Doreen Wynja

journey of these shrubs from the wild to the cultivated garden.

Three Ways to Use Panicle Hydrangeas in Your Garden As a Hedge

Some panicle hydrangeas (such as this ‘Limelight’ hydrangea) get luxuriously tall and wide making them a showstopping seasonal flowering hedge. You will want a dense hedge so plant 3’-4’ apart on center. (Tip: when planting, landscapers often buy one or two extra and site them in the yard to use as a substitute if one of the hedge plants fails.)

Best Bets: H. paniculata ‘Limelight’, H. paniculata ‘Dvppinky’ (Pinky Winky® hydrangea), H. paniculata ‘Ruby’ (Angel’s Blush® hydrangea)

Statement Shrub

At the back of a shrub border, at the edge of a woodland area or smack dab in the middle of the lawn, select a panicle hydrangea that has a habit of growing wide (such as this ‘Tardiva’ hydrangea) or that can be trained into a small tree form.

Best Bets: H. paniculata ‘Tardiva’, H. paniculata ‘Grandiflora’ (Pee Gee hydrangea), H. paniculata ‘SMHPFL’ (Fire Light® hydrangea)

Front of the Border

Tidy, smaller panicle hydrangeas that reach 3-5’ feet at maturity are ideal for low borders such as in front of fences or lining walkways. Look for dwarf specimens such as Bobo, Tiny Quick Fire, or Fire Light Tidbit to enclose perennial borders.

(Note--these are also idea for larger containers to use on porches, decks or to tuck into borders.)

Best Bets: H. paniculata ‘SMHPMWMH’ (Candy Apple® hydrangea), H. paniculata ‘Jane’ (Little Lime® hydrangea), H. paniculata ‘SMNHPH’ (Little Lime Punch® hydrangea)

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In each issue we spotlight one compelling woman who breaks rules, challenges assumptions, and lives and does exactly as she please. In doing so, she helps the rest of us see what’s possible.

In this edition we meet Maine-based photographer Lynn Karlin.

She started her career as a photojournalist shooting celebrities in their native haunts and now turns her camera on everyday fruits, flowers and vegetables to create beautiful, almost startlingly soulful, Dutch Master-esque portraits which have been featured in galleries around the world.

So, is it plant porn? Vegetable fetishism? Floral idolatry? Call it what you will. All we know for sure is that in her hands, Karlin’s camera is a powerful tool that makes us see the raw beauty in the most ordinary of things.

To see much more of her work and to purchase copies of these images, visit lynnkarlinphoto.com.

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