July 1, 2011

Photos by Pia Wustenberg
In response her observation of increased global urbanisation and our collective reliance on foreign food sources, with IndoorFarming, London designer Pia Wustenberg explores the practical and emotional consequences of furniture that grows food.

Couch Potato?
Part … Read More…
Category: Experiencing, Food & Entertaining, Furniture, Garden Art
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April 20, 2011

Sharon Smith’s yard includes found objects and some collected on her travels. Photo: Jay Janner, American-Statesman.
Last weekend’s second annual Austin Art Yard Tour showcased more than two dozen yards adorned with what some would call art, others might … Read More…
Category: Container Gardening, Experiencing, Garden Art, Reclaimed & Recycled
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March 16, 2011

Kate Hill Cantrill’s botanical wall “painting” was a favorite feature at our Fall installation for the Shippan Designer Show House’s Creative Garden Retreat.

Cantrill incorporates various natural elements into her assemblages, many of which are found on New York beaches … Read More…
Category: Bulbs and Plants, Finding, Garden Art, Green & Sustainable, Green Walls, Reclaimed & Recycled, Vertical Gardens
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March 13, 2011

A planted car in The Auto Salvage Garden, created by Delaware Valley College.
With Edith Piaf ‘s La Vie en Rose in the air, it was Springtime in Paris this year at the Philadelphia International Flower Show, the world’s … Read More…
Category: Container Gardening, Containers and Pots, Experiencing, Garden Art, Green Roofs, Green Walls, Urban Agriculture, Vertical Gardens
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February 25, 2011

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…
Category: Finding, Food & Entertaining, Garden Art, Great Finds, Lighting
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