Killer High Heels That Plant Seeds

January 8, 2015

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Imagine gardening in high heels. Sexy and dangerous, totally impractical, right?

While at the Brooklyn Museum’s exhibition, Killer Heels: The Art of the High-Heeled Shoe, I spotted among the studded and bejeweled platforms, stilettos, wedges–and creations that could only … Read More...

Out of the Box Garden Thinking

July 29, 2011

It may look like a pizza box, but inside is not a pie but rather all one needs to grow what could become the pizza’s veggie toppings, and more. ALLOTINABOX™ is a super cool GYO kit complete with information to … Read More...

Runway-Worthy Sustainable Garden Attire

April 9, 2011


Photo: Jess X Chen, Model: Connie Leung

When Rhode Island School of Design apparel designer, Tessa Zeng, was challenged to create a garment with recycled materials other than fabric, she had an innovative idea that would leave no carbon Read More...

Get Your Licks With Garden Seed Ball Pops

January 16, 2011

Your garden will eat these up: gourmet herb seed ball pops. Just as you would do with their Garden Bon Bons, you simply remove the wrapper, place in a sunny spot, water, and watch your choice of four herbs … Read More...

Romancing the Dirt

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 … Read More...

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

February 10, 2010


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 … Read More...

Hope for the Horticulturally-Challenged

June 8, 2009

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Many of you out there, if you’ve not yet done so, yearn to grow something in your limited spaces.  The challenge develops when, in addition to limited space, you also have limited resources, and for some hopeful gardeners, perceived limited … Read More...

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