I Heart HGTV

The Kentucky Derby is regarded as the two greatest minutes in sports. Celebrate this time-honored event all weekend with a winning centerpiece from HGTVGardens.

The flower arrangement is inspired by the winner’s quilt of roses and trophy combined with the scent of traditional Kentucky Derby mint juleps. Get the simple steps from HGTVGardens now.

It only takes a few minutes to make this great centerpiece. I’m betting you’ll love it!

Are you a fan of the race? Share your favorite Kentucky Derby ideas with us.

It’s here! It’s here! Our sister site, DIYNetwork.com, just launched an awesome new blog, Made + Remade. Made + Remade covers every thing you need for projects around your home – from DIY mayonnaise to rewiring a vintage lamp and everything in between. Meet the DIY team and check out their latest projects at blog.diynetwork.com/maderemade.

Bridging the gap between television and social media, Spontaneous Construction host, Ricky Paull Goldin, uses modern technology to assemble a renovation flash mob to bring one deserving homeowner’s desperate renovation project from dream to reality.

A special episode of Spontaneous Construction airing Friday April 26 deals with the tragic aftermath of Super Storm Sandy. Families all over the East Coast were affected by the storm, with thousands unable to return and many homes still in disrepair. A native of Long Beach, Ricky returns home to the devastated area to help one family in need of a special renovation.

With the help of The View’s Sherri Shepherd and a social media flash mob of more than 60, Ricky helps to remodel the home of Lori and John and their six kids. Through a partnership with Optimum and HGTV this lucky family and it’s community are being rebuilt.

I clearly have cupcakes on the brain. It’s been two baby showers in two weeks for me. While cupcake mania may be on the wane nationally, they still make the cut at most parties I attend. If I’m going to make them, and it seems I am, I want to make them cute. Fortunately, Liz has more cupcake decorating ideas.

I think this guy is my favorite for springtime.

Normally I fight the exclamation point. I say to our writers, “If you woudn’t yell it, a period will do.” But I would yell, “salsa!” today because we finally crested 80 degrees, tomatoes are planted, decks and patios are primed and salsa is one of the greatest pleasures of summer.

First up for me: I am going to use this salsa fresca recipe 100 times.

Then when I need to mix it up: I’ll try this fresh corn and avocado salsa recipe.

When summer is winding down and I can’t bear that it’s almost over: I will learn about canning salsa.

Where is your bowl? This one is all for me.

Friends, family, food, home and exciting firsts – that’s what #lovehome means to many HGTV users. Check out some of our favorite sweet moments shared with #lovehome.

Keep sharing your pictures on Instagram and Twitter with #lovehome and make sure to follow @HGTV on Instagram.

You’ve seen brothers Jonathan and Drew Scott turn run-down homes into dream spaces on Property Brothers and help families sell hard-to-move properties in order to buy forever homes on Buying and Selling…all with a light-hearted competitive spirit.

This summer, real estate agent Drew and licensed contractor Jonathan will take on their biggest challenge yet: Brother Vs. Brother, the ultimate renovation showdown. The two brothers will lead two teams and work to add value to two homes — and the last team member standing will walk away with a $50,000 cash prize.

Check out a sneak peek of this exciting new show:

The show premieres on July 21 at 10 pm/9c — stay tuned for more sneak peeks.

Planting a garden is one of the best parts about spring – but it can also be one of the most expensive. The crew at HGTVGardens.com has a six great tips for keeping your garden growing on a budget. All it takes is some creative thinking and the commitment to just do it yourself.

1. Free Advice
2. Organic Matter
3. Propagating
4. Seeds
5. Group Action
6. Recycle

Learn more about the six steps to gardening on a budget at HGTVGardens.com

Do you love the colors and paint in the HGTV 2013 Smart Home? Then you are a fan of HGTV HOME by Sherwin-Williams – and you’re in luck! Today is the final day of a four-day sale where you can get 40% off paints and stains. Learn more about the sale details and get shopping on www.sherwin-williams.com.

Join Hilary and David from Love it or List it and the hosts from one of HGTV’s newest shows, Love it or List it, Too, Todd Talbot and Jillian Harris on Saturday night for a Love Fest marathon.

Tune in Saturday starting at 8 pm / 7c and tweet live with the hosts using #LoveitorListit on Twitter.

See Hilary and David’s favorite moments from Love it or List it.