November 10, 2013

When sheep hang outdoors, their fleece can withstand the elements, so I guess outdoor swings and garden seating made of natural wool can too, right?

That’s what designer Pia Wüstenberg was thinking in handcrafting three different artisanal wool and cotton … Read More...
Category: Finding, Great Finds, Outdoor Furniture
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November 5, 2013

Photo by House & Fig
It’s getting mighty chilly here in New England so we’re warming up to the idea of these DIY fire pits that combine easy-to-find materials with easy-to-build designs.
We’re talking fire pits that will take the … Read More...
Category: Containers and Pots, Creating, Decks, Patios, & Paths, Garden Art
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November 3, 2013

Photo courtesy of Rebecca Sweet
This just in: the beautiful garden book, Refresh Your Garden Design, is now on the scene. The book is latest work of California garden designer Rebecca Sweet, owner of Harmony in the Garden and … Read More...
Category: Blogs We Love, Books, Finding, Garden Design
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October 30, 2013
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Halloween is about things that go bump in the night, and what better way to decorate than with things that are alive! We’ve gathered ten flowers, plants (and a few other treats) to add to your Halloween décor … Read More...
Category: Bulbs and Plants, Container Gardening, Finding, Garden Design, Green & Sustainable
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October 28, 2013

LED GrowLight Pendant Lamp, $1250 via Lightopia.
Need a mood and financial boost? There’s an app for that. Or a plant. While browsing today through Frank Mertens’s site Expression That Inspires, I stumbled upon Nursery & Garden Industry Australia’s unusual … Read More...
Category: Bulbs and Plants, Container Gardening, Containers and Pots, Experiencing, Herb Gardens, Lifestyle, Sky Planters
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