If you thought Serena Williams was only a perfectionist on the court, think again! She’s been perfecting everything else in her life, too. From launching post-retirement business ventures to transforming her home into the ultimate family haven. She even once admitted that after hanging up her racket, she wanted “to Be the GOAT at Something Else”—and so far, she’s nailing it! These days, the tennis legend is obsessed with gardening. Earlier this year, she dropped some fun clips of herself picking Moringa leaves for a new recipe she was eager to try. The fresh leaves were delicious, but there was one gardening challenge Serena couldn’t quite crack. Luckily, she has a trusty advisor ready to help! So, who is it?
On Wednesday, May 21, the Instagram Threads app launched an exciting series for Martha Stewart fans, inviting gardening questions. Serena jumped right in with a problem that’s been bugging her: “@marthastewart48 I’ve had a hard time growing carrots – they always come out of the ground small and misshapen – what am I doing wrong?”
Martha, the 83-year-old lifestyle queen, wasted no time sharing her secrets. She replied, “You have to double-dig your soil — you take out the first shovel and put it over here. Take out another shovel and put it over here. Take this shovel and put it back in the ground, mix it with a little bit of sand. You need to lighten your soil and get all the clumps out. Then you have to really cultivate it really nicely and put your topsoil back in and then plant your carrots. A raised bed would solve the problem. When you raise your beds, you make them out of wood or brick or stone!” With advice like that, Serena’s carrot troubles might finally be over.
For the unversed, Martha Stewart is an iconic American entrepreneur, writer, and television personality, who transformed home entertaining into a sophisticated lifestyle. Her image, built on impeccable taste and practical expertise in cooking, gardening, and decorating, consistently emphasized quality and elegance. In 1999, her company, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, went public, famously catapulting her to become “the first self-made female billionaire.” Her enduring influence is clear, with an estimated 2025 net worth of $400 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
Fun fact: Stewart’s love for gardening started with her father. She’s a regular on cooking and gardening TV segments and has even hosted her own gardening shows. Serena, meanwhile, picked up cooking from her mom. She only recently felt inspired to cook with garden ingredients after watching Meghan Markle’s show, ‘With Love, Meghan.’
But here’s something even cooler—their friendship goes way back! At the 2019 US Open Finals, Martha cheered for Serena right beside Venus Williams in the stands. Serena was feeling down that day, but still managed to overwhelm her opponent in just 44 minutes. The win slipped away, but their bond didn’t.
It’s not just Martha giving advice, either. In a TikTok video from August 31, 2022, Martha gets tennis tips from Serena herself. The caption reads, “Good luck to my friend and one of the greatest Tennis players of all time Serena Williams on her US Open match tonight!” This was right before Serena’s final match at the 2022 US Open.
Back in 2015, Serena graced the cover of Sports Illustrated as Sportsperson of the Year. She shared that she had “marveled at the business empires of Oprah Winfrey and Martha Stewart” while growing up. That admiration came full circle when she got the chance to ask Martha for advice about renovating her house!
Martha Stewart praises Serena after giving her tips for a “beautiful home”!
Serena Williams grew up devouring every Harry Potter book and admiring the business empires of Oprah Winfrey and Martha Stewart. Fast forward, and the tables have turned: J.K. Rowling defended Serena’s body against critics on Twitter, Oprah made sure to catch her matches at the U.S. Open, and Martha Stewart called her “the most powerful woman I know.”
At a New Year’s Eve party hosted by Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago, Serena had plenty of questions for Martha Stewart. “Like all women, Serena is interested in making a beautiful home,” Martha said. “She’s asked me lots of questions. She likes to hang out with success. She likes to hang out with people who are not going to pander. Yet she also can be very kittenish, can get real pouty and babyish and seem like a juvenile even though she’s not. That’s her charm. And it’s not fake.”
Now, Serena calls a 14,500-square-foot Palm Beach mansion home, designed with help from her sister Venus’s interior design firm, V Starr. The $10 million property blends modern lines, warm woods, and luxe features, reflecting her minimalist style and love for art and tech. Instead of a typical living room, she has a vibrant art gallery. The house also includes a secret karaoke room, a trophy room, a gym with sauna, a huge wine cellar, and an infinity pool with submerged chaise lounges. Outside, she tends a farm in Florida where she grows her own produce.
With Martha Stewart’s expert gardening advice in her corner, will Serena share more of her green-thumb adventures? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!
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