Martha Stewart is everything, everywhere, all at once — and damn good at it. Long before Pinterest or lifestyle influencers entered our cultural zeitgeist, there was Stewart, the woman behind (seemingly) every bestselling cookbook, furniture line, and home-decor trend under the sun.
While she’s been revered as a “new age Julia Child,” Stewart’s undefinable, decades-spanning career proves she can’t exactly be characterized as just another lifestyle personality; rather, she’s reimagined the space entirely. From one-pan pasta recipes to duvet collections and guides for hosting an unforgettable outdoor soirée, the “Martha Stewart” brand is so ever-expanding, it’s impossible to find something still untouched by the mogul.
Even at 83 years old, she’s continuing to explore new avenues for it, as evidenced by her new Netflix documentary, “Martha,” and her latest partnership with Miracle-Gro. Inspired by her lively Bedford garden, Stewart has teamed up with the brand to launch its newest organic gardening soil — the Miracle-Gro Organic Raised Bed & Garden Soil.
“I’ve been gardening since I was 3 years old and have always used Miracle-Gro products. Last year when I decided to change my vegetable garden into a raised-bed garden, it just occurred to me that this new soil would be a great thing to fill all the beds with,” Stewart tells PS. “I’d never had a better vegetable garden. So, I’m sold on the fact that this soil does work extremely well and grows beautiful, large vegetables in a shorter period of time than a normal garden soil.”
As with most of Stewart’s collaborations, the partnership’s M.O. isn’t to simply appeal to gardening savants — though they’re sure to appreciate the product, too — but to also inspire a new wave of people to get outside and get their hands dirty.
In conversation with PS, Stewart spoke with us about her work with Miracle-Gro, best tips for new gardeners, and all of the must-have products she can’t live without. From a nighttime cleansing oil to a high-tech juicer, keep reading to shop her essentials.