Martha Stewart Has ‘By no means-Ending Curiosity’ (And a Few Regrets.)

This yr I made time to develop the very best greens, monster greens, that I’ve ever grown in my life. My homes are by no means performed. And I’m writing my autobiography. That’s the scariest venture for me as a result of I don’t actually like every thing about myself — the place I’ve been, what I’ve performed.

I rise up at 6:30 each morning. My housekeeper comes at 7, and I can’t be in mattress when she arrives. That might be very embarrassing. I’m a foul sleeper, in any case. At instances I’d fairly watch a documentary. Different instances, I is perhaps anxious, not for me however for my grandchildren. If I wake within the evening, I learn the headlines to ensure we’re not being bombed.

Possibly somewhat uncertainty may also help gas ambition. After I left my job on Wall Avenue, I knew I needed to create a profession for myself. I grew to become a caterer, catering events each evening. Nonetheless I assumed, “Will there come a time when my granddaughter — she’s 12 — is requested, “What did grandma do?” And all she will say is “Oh, she made events for folks.” I assumed, “I’ve to do one thing greater than this.” That was within the Nineteen Eighties, once I wrote my first ebook, the one on entertaining.

At the moment I wasn’t protecting my eye on the house, despite the fact that I used to be often known as a homemaker. It wasn’t sufficient for a wedding. Possibly I remorse not having had extra kids. Possibly I remorse that my marriage ended abruptly. We’d been collectively 27 years. That was thought of a very long time, so when a protracted marriage ended, it was like someone died. Possibly I’d have favored getting married once more. I didn’t, however I don’t thoughts. Nonetheless, I’m inquisitive about what might have been.

My unending curiosity drives me. Will it cease? That’s by no means even occurred to me.

Present and upcoming tasks: Autobiography in progress; an untitled Martha Stewart documentary from R.J. Cutler, who directed “The September Situation,” to stream on Netflix in 2024; a PBS documentary sequence, “Hope Within the Water,” set for broadcast in 2024; a partnership with Samsung for a 2023-2024 promoting marketing campaign; a line of gardening garments and equipment in collaboration with French Dressing Denims and Marquee Manufacturers.

This interview has been edited and condensed.