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These Grills are Hot!

Robin Plaskoff Horton — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 15:00:52 +0000

An improvement on the idea of the grill as a social hub: The Element by Fuego, designed by Ammunition LLC, is an affordable, gas-powered outdoor grill with a high-powered dual-zone cooking system and four-different cook top options.

A recipient of the 2010 Fast Company…

Urban Garden Table: Crustaceans on Countertops!

Robin Plaskoff Horton — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 20:41:47 +0000

Barnacle centerpiece from Anthropologie

Set your summer table with fresh flowers or greens from your urban garden or bring a bunch home from the local farmer’s market. But what do you put them in? I’ve used mason jars, old galvanized French…

Set an Eco-Friendly Urban Garden Table

Robin Plaskoff Horton — Thu, 27 May 2010 00:22:24 +0000

Add some sustainable zing to your urban garden table this Memorial Day with Shiraleah’s colorful line of eco-friendly dishes made of biodegradable bamboo fiber. Time to dust off the barbeque and call some friends.

Available from $7.50 at shopinspiredliving.com

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Entertain in Your Urban Garden Canteen

Robin Plaskoff Horton — Mon, 24 May 2010 15:33:59 +0000

Came across this vintage camp kitchen comprised of a set of three grub boxes, each measuring 23 x 15 x 16.5 inches and weighing 30 lbs. Think camping out in your city backyard or on a rooftop. If you have a terrace…

A Carton of Gardens for Urban Patios Everywhere

Robin Plaskoff Horton — Mon, 10 May 2010 15:08:26 +0000

So you want to grow your own veggies but don’t have a garden, no problem! Garden in the Koop’s Patio Garden brings the garden to you in an egg carton filled with something for your patio, your deck or even the fire…

Mother’s Day in the Urban Garden

Robin Plaskoff Horton — Sat, 08 May 2010 16:08:47 +0000

Photo by Karan Verma

Put mom in harmony with nature this Mother’s Day by offering her some gifts and experiences that pamper, entertain, and indulge.

Pamper Her au Naturel
On the Green Spa Network you can find an environmentally friendly spa for a healthier…

Roving Culinary Adventure Set in Urban Farms

Robin Plaskoff Horton — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:21:08 +0000

Photo by Andrew Wyner

Like a restaurant without walls, Outstanding in the Field is a moveable feast in the truest sense–a roving outdoor dining experience whose mission is “to re-connect diners to the land and the origins of their food, and to honor the local…

Tea in the Garden Anyone?

Robin Plaskoff Horton — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:25:43 +0000

Today was a warm balmy day on the otherwise-to-date frigid east coast. Having just returned from a sunny respite in Mexico where I sipped iced tea, I thought: can’t wait to do so in my garden. I fell in love with…

Feeding the Soul of Urban Art and Community Projects

Robin Plaskoff Horton — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:33:14 +0000

Brooklyn Grange believes roofs are ideal urban farm sites with potential to feed, employ, educate and unite communities

Take a group of local food enthusiasts, mix in some serious fundraising, add over 45 pounds of donated pork from Brooklyn-based Heritage Foods and…

Valentine’s Day: Love Me Tender, Love Me Green

Robin Plaskoff Horton — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 21:34:23 +0000

No, they are not edible, they are plantable!

Seeking an alternative to the flowers, boxes of chocolates, and other symbols of love and affection traditionally offered on Valentine’s Day? How about these Garden Bon Bons? For novice and expert gardener alike, these…