Lynn Coulter

If you're short on time, don't ask Ree Drummond, host of Food Network's The Pioneer Woman, to list everything she loves about her cowboy husband, Ladd. It'll take less time — if any — to ask what she doesn't love. The couple met one night in a bar in her small Oklahoma hometown, she told People, but four months passed before the handsome stranger got back in touch. She was planning a move to Chicago when he called and asked her out. That first date ended in their first kiss, and soon after, h...

Discover the "rules of three" and how to use them and create design magic in your garden.

Designing a gorgeous, natural-looking garden or container can be as easy as 1, 2, 3 when you use the "rules of three" planting trick, also commonly used in interior design. By happenstance, there are several other important rules of three in gardening. Read on to learn all of them, and how to use them in your own garden.

Start these cold-hardy seeds when the temperatures plummet for an easy, early start to brilliant spring flowers.
Spring fever can hit when there’s snow on the ground and the mercury drops, so don't put off your gardening plans. Winter can be a great time to plant.
Many gardeners start seeds indoors for a headstart on the growing season, but that can be tricky, especially if you don’t have much space or light. Instead of struggling with varieties that just won't sprout, or a few spindly seedli...

For plenty of curb appeal without much work, use rocks and mulch for a beautifully landscaped front yard.
Your front yard is the first thing people see, so you want it to have curb appeal. But curb appeal isn’t always about having a big, lush lawn and manicured plants. Create a low-maintenance front yard landscape with rocks and mulch instead, and you can cut back on mowing, raking, weeding and watering and still have the best-looking yard on the block.

Too busy to pamper plants? Not much indoor light? Find the best houseplants for any room and routine.
When you're looking for houseplants, think beyond what will fit in a sunny windowsill. Finding the best houseplants for your home and lifestyle is about matching the amount of light you have, and how much care you can provide, to the right plant.

Plus, 25 plants you should be pruning in spring. Our in-depth guide tells you when to sharpen your pruners, and when not to, so you can avoid costly mistakes.

Spring fever makes us want to spring clean our homes — and our gardens. Just don't be too eager to pick up the shears and pruners. There are flowering plants you shouldn't prune in very early spring. If you do, you'll cut off their buds and you won't have any blooms, or you'll have only a few until the following year. Learn which plants...

Learn how to protect your packages and keep your deliveries safe from sticky-fingered thieves.
The Grinch isn't the only one who wants to steal Christmas. Like the furry, green grump from How the Grinch Stole Christmas, written by Theodor Seuss Geisel (better known as Dr. Seuss) and made into a 2000 film, porch pirates steal your joy by snatching packages right off your porch. And they do this every day, not just during the holidays.

Whether you're craving a biscuit bursting with savory flavor or one crowned with a sweet topping, Ree Drummond, host of Food Network's The Pioneer Woman, has a biscuit recipe for you. Ree's known for her comfort foods and home cooking, and her easy-to-follow directions and tips make bringing fluffy, soft biscuits to the table quick and easy. And, yes, some of her recipes use canned biscuits; there's no shame in that. Premade biscuits cut down on prep time and save steps in the kitchen, so che...

Don’t Have a Lot of Natural Light?
Then you’ll want to try one of these low-light indoor plants that need very little sunlight to grow beautifully in your home. Whether you have a dim corner that’s crying out for a pretty palm or you’re craving a colorful plant for your home office, these are among the best low-light indoor plants—and most are low-maintenance plants that anyone can grow, too.
Nerve Plant (Fittonia spp.)
Fittonias, also known as nerve plants, are ideal for adding big color in ...

On HGTV's My Lottery Dream Home, host David Bromstad, the King of Color, takes lucky lottery winners on a search for the mega-mansions of their dreams. But in Season 16's 'Gold Lady of Lake Mendota' he meets a savvy investor with millions to spend, and they go house-hunting with the biggest budget in the show's 17-season history (so far).
Who needs the lottery when an investment pays out in eight figures instead? Kathy Cox doesn't say exactly how much she made, but David's jaw drops when he l...

For gifting or decorating your own home, these easy, colorful indoor Christmas plants make the season merry and bright.
Indoor Christmas plants are a natural way to make spirits bright, whether you're decorating your house or giving them as gifts. While poinsettias and amaryllises get a lot of attention this time of year, however, there are plenty of other winter stunners to make your holiday celebrations magical. Here's how to use these easy-care beauties in your seasonal decor or for giftin...

Would you drive all the way from Alabama to Oklahoma for one of Ree Drummond's delicious cowboy breakfast burritos? How about traveling from Minnesota for fried pork chops smothered in brown gravy, followed by vanilla ice cream melting over a warm peach dumpling?

Fans of Ree, host of Food Network’s The Pioneer Woman, came from across the country when her combination restaurant, bakery and general store, The Mercantile, opened in 2016. The crowds showed up again after The Merc, as Ree affectio...

When the temperatures drop, gardeners start putting their gardens to bed. We winterize garden hoses and tools, pull up tender annuals and prune perennials. Roses start to go dormant, but there are little steps you can take now to boost their blooms when it warms up again. Use our tips to get your roses ready for their best-ever spring.

When you’re a big fan of a singer or musician, you want everything your favorite artist puts out. It’s no different when you’re following author, food writer and TV personality Ree Drummond, the host of Food Network's popular show The Pioneer Woman.

The Pioneer Woman Cooks ― The Essential Recipes: 120 Greatest Hits, New Twists, and Perfected Classics (William Morrow, 2025) is the latest in Ree's series of popular cookbooks.

Learn all about award-winning chef Bobby Flay, Food Network's resident grill master and the host of several popular shows. Get the scoop on his career, family, best-selling cookbooks, fast-food eateries, fine-dining restaurants and beloved cats.