March 4, 2010

If you were an ordinary pot feeling exposed and wanting to go incognito, you might don one of these felt pot covers by Italian firm Imegadito.


Unless you have an outdoor space protected from the elements, I’d keep these indoors.…
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Category: Container Gardening, Containers and Pots, Finding, Great Finds
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February 27, 2010

Euphorbia, Dwarf Crown of Thorns. from Texas nursery, Colors of Creation
DoLeaf is a new central online marketplace where gardeners can connect with growers and small garden retailers around the nation. They offer a wide variety of unique plants that are perfect for…
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Category: Bulbs and Plants, Community Gardens, Container Gardening, Edible Landscaping, Finding, Garden Design, Great Finds, Green & Sustainable, Herb Gardens, Urban Agriculture
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February 18, 2010

This beautifully crafted mahogany and maple table by California designer Greg Zulkie has three stainless steel pots for holding anything from plants to pens. Viewed from the top, one can see how the mahogany “stitches” the maple surfaces together.

Over time, as…
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Category: Container Gardening, Finding, Furniture, Great Finds
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February 15, 2010

With Cocoon, Swedish designer Mans Salomonsen combines decoration, storage and gardening in a kitchen window sky planter. You can grow spices and store fruits in the organic shape and while cultivating both life and color into your environment. Made of clay, Cocoon absorbs water…
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February 11, 2010

Here’s an idea that’s really down to earth. My good friend, interior designer Victoria Lyon, told me about Luvmud, by super-interesting!–a heart-shaped gift item that doubles as an educational tool, communication strategy, and community builder. Luvmud is made from soil, worm…
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