December 6, 2011
I’m so excited to share these hand picked eco-friendly and well designed goodies from my holiday wish list! I’ve selected mostly experiential gifts–creative things that your friends and family can do with their own hands. How about … Read More…
Category: Birds, Bees, and Butterflies, Books, Bulbs and Plants, Container Gardening, Containers and Pots, Edible Landscaping, Finding, Great Finds, Green & Sustainable, Herb Gardens, Hydroponics, No-Dig Gardening, Square-Foot Gardening, Terrariums, Urban Agriculture, Vertical Gardens
Enjoyed this post? Subscribe to Urban Gardens!
share | permalink | 
e-mail a friend | comments (3)
December 1, 2011
Last spring, New York City lifted its ban on urban beekeeping, joining other cities like Chicago and Paris in providing hives to rooftop bees and at the same time helping the planet. In response to the global decline of … Read More…
Category: Birds, Bees, and Butterflies, Green & Sustainable, Greening
Enjoyed this post? Subscribe to Urban Gardens!
share | permalink | e-mail a friend | comments (18)
November 10, 2011
Puzzel, modular interlocking planters.
Sculptors Ingrid Michel and Frederic Pain started out creating oversized outdoor animal sculptures then migrated their talents to the design of funky outdoor furniture and accessories. Their studio, Binôme-Jardin, weaves the feel of raw natural … Read More…
Category: Birds, Bees, and Butterflies, Container Gardening, Containers and Pots, Finding, Great Finds, Green & Sustainable
Enjoyed this post? Subscribe to Urban Gardens!
share | permalink | e-mail a friend | comments (1)
October 24, 2011
A feast for for our fine feathered friends eyes and ours, Dish of Desire, designed by Frederik Roijé, is a series of bird feeders inspired by the designer’s love of beautiful tableware and delicious food.
Feeling that birds … Read More…
Category: Birds, Bees, and Butterflies, Finding, Green & Sustainable
Enjoyed this post? Subscribe to Urban Gardens!
share | permalink | e-mail a friend | comments (7)
September 27, 2011
Inspired by legendary architect Mies van der Rohe’s famous Barcelona Pavilion from 1929, designer Monique Engelund has reinterpreted the building as a modern gathering space for birds and a sculptural focal point for the garden. The Bird Pavilion honors van … Read More…
Category: Birds, Bees, and Butterflies, Experiencing, Green & Sustainable
Enjoyed this post? Subscribe to Urban Gardens!
share | permalink | e-mail a friend | comments (2)
