Urban Gardens

Hey, why shouldn’t the birds have some fun if and when we finally do see spring? This guy will bungee dive from just about anywhere–a tree, your garden shed, balcony rail, or apartment window. Made from quality bird food, … Read More…

I’ve written a few posts recently about furniture incorporating containers. One of my favorite blogs, 3Rings, brought my attention back to this wonderful brand that does it really well. The Swedish company, OFFECCT, makes some fab furniture … Read More…

Set your patio, balcony, or other outdoor space aglow with this River Rock filled ambient light “sculpture”, table, or seat.

Designed by Canadian artist, Zac Ridgely, the Hudson Cube is created with natural river stones that function as the … Read More…

Even blogs need a vacation from time to time…Urban Gardens was on Playa Maroma in Mexico recently enjoying a respite from the relentless east coast snow.

Tropical flowers, oh how I wish I could have brought some back!

Ah, yes, … Read More…

Rephorm, one of my new favorite design houses whose Plantenna vertical garden for birds I recently covered, has a new over-the-balcony table with an integrated planter that functions well for small spaces where there might not be enough room … Read More…

Birds will break and enter here for a bit of seed. Dennis Nino Clasen invokes a sense of humor in his bird house designs. The BirdAlarm, which the designer calls, “the latest product in green home security,” is a … Read More…

Roll out a tiny shaded garden with the Flower Power umbrella stand and planter.

It’s got wheels for easy portability: move it as the sun changes position to keep yourself shaded.

Or if you prefer, use it empty as an … Read More…

Send out a signal to urban birds so they’ll flock to your balcony for a place to feed within the backdrop of a vertical garden. The Plantenna from Rephorm is a bird feeder and plant trellis in the … Read More…

No worries anymore if you don’t really have a green thumb. Put these gloves on and voilà! Now go out and garden.

Green Thumb Gloves by Cat Design.

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Toss a Lovebom seed grenade bomb into your lover’s garden this Valentines Day to show how your love is blooming. (Only in the UK.)

Get in the mood with this glass Mood Moss filled heart.

Pour your love … Read More…