April 18, 2013

How’s this for inventiveness? During Milan Design Week at Zona Tortona, designers from Testi di Legno exhibited a cool compact kitchen design assembled entirely from select Ikea pieces.

Designers Elia Maurizi and Francesco Pepa’s Unacucina kitchen would work well in … Read More…
Category: Container Gardening, Containers and Pots, Creating, Furniture, Herb Gardens, Reclaimed & Recycled
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April 15, 2013

I spotted this today on Instructables (from member pienkc) and just had to share. I’m not suggesting we all go out and steal a shopping cart, but if you happen to come across a rejected or trashed one, this … Read More…
Category: Creating, Green & Sustainable, Heating & Cooling, Reclaimed & Recycled
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April 6, 2013

Now you can print and plant a brick.

Planter Bricks are 3D printed concrete masonry units that double as vessels for growing plants and vegetation.

Created by Emerging Objects, a design and research subsidiary of Rael San Fratello Architects specializing … Read More…
Category: Creating, Green Walls, Hydroponics, Vertical Gardens
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March 8, 2013


Pothos.
Do you love indoor plants, but your apartment is too dark to allow proper growth? Many urban dwellers face this conundrum with some opting for artificial potted plants and flowers. However, well-informed tenants can shop around for low light … Read More…
Category: Container Gardening, Creating
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March 5, 2013


Photo: travelnerd
Living in the middle of a bustling city doesn’t have to mean you can’t create a gorgeous garden space, no matter how tiny your outdoor area may be.
As long as you have a spot with a little … Read More…
Category: Container Gardening, Containers and Pots, Creating, Edible Landscaping, Furniture, Garden Design, Green & Sustainable, Green Walls, Irrigation, Rooftop Gardens, Vertical Gardens
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