Too hot to quaff reds? This selection of summer whites from exotic locales will be as refreshing on a steamy August day...  
  
          
  
           
                                                              
                                                        
                                                      
              
    
    
    
    
    
    
          From tropicals to aromatic herbs, we'll show you the plants that thrive beneath our brutal summer sun  
  
          
  
           
                                                                                                                
              
    
    
    
    
    
    
          An emphasis on evergreen binds the rooms of a South Battery sanctuary, where a manicured front garden blends seamlessly...  
  
          
  
           
                                                              
                                                        
                                                      
              
    
    
    
    
    
    
          Enjoy a taste of the Mediterranean with a refreshing ouzo cocktail.  
  
          
  
           
                                                                                                                
              
    
    
    
    
    
    
          With vibrant cutting beds, seasonal veggies, and a host of DIY projects, Joan and Chad McDonald’s Wagener Terrace...  
  
          
  
           
                                                              
                                                        
                                                      
              
    
    
    
    
    
    
          Fresh entertaining ideas and recipes for your spring holiday  
  
          
  
           
                                                                                                                
              
    
    
    
    
    
    
          Nathalie Dupree digs into spring fare using just-picked plants and herbs from her kitchen garden