Gayle Macdonald

Open this photo in gallery: Heckfield Place, located in the tranquil countryside southwest of London, has the stately poise of a great English house. Heckfield Place

A therapist offers guidance to a reader about how to handle a book club member whose extreme opinions are souring the vibe

Skip to main content A garden industry insider shares design ideas to steal from her own lived-in and much-loved spaces

Expert advice for creating various planters that are affordable, sustainable and beautiful

My partner and I learned that she has been sharing information from private conversations with a larger group of friends

How to plan a meaningful event that captures the essence of the person who has died and brings loved ones together

A therapist offers advice to a man tolerating social events with his wife’s friends

Christin Geall’s new book, Flora Culture: How Flowers Shape Our World, is part cultural history, botanical exploration and manifesto

Open this photo in gallery: Chez Nad is among a new wave of French bistros catering to Canadian tastes. “I think people are done with stuffy places,” says owner Nadège Nourian.

Correcting inaccurate assumptions and inviting reflection can be one way of responding