September 3, 2013

We were intrigued with the fun and unique lighting ideas out there all made from upcycled household objects. For the crafty out there, here are some creative DIY instructions as well as ready-to-go designs you can purchase.
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Category: Creating, Green & Sustainable, Lighting, Reclaimed & Recycled
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I love how French brand Booa’s modular cube planters let container gardeners do for outdoor space what fashion designers have always done so well: combine a number of elements to create a complete cohesive look.

Booa low planters feature hidden … Read More...
Category: Container Gardening, Containers and Pots, Creating, Herb Gardens, No-Dig Gardening, Privacy: Walls & Screens, Raised Beds
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September 1, 2013

Hanging out on the balcony just got easier, more stylish, and infinitely more fun with BalKonzept, a sleek space-saving combination planter and table that fits perfectly over the balcony railing.

Reserve limited floor space for seating, as the multi-tasking BalKonzept … Read More...
Category: Container Gardening, Containers and Pots, Finding, Outdoor Furniture, Urban Agriculture
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August 30, 2013

Mood board by The Farm Kitchen’s designers, Mette.
As a testament to the prevailing interest in countertop gardening and indoor farming, a conceptual kitchen environment showcasing micro-agriculture will be a key feature at this year’s 100% Design 2013 during the … Read More...
Category: Container Gardening, Containers and Pots, Experiencing, Food & Entertaining, Green & Sustainable, Green Gadgets, Herb Gardens, Hydroponics, Indoor Gardening, Irrigation, Urban Agriculture, Vertical Gardens
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August 22, 2013

When an abandoned rusted bicycle had outlived its usefulness as trustworthy transportation, American-born and Berlin-based artist, Brad Downey, mounted it on an equally rusty bike rack and then transformed it into a working fountain.


With an established reputation for public … Read More...
Category: Experiencing, Garden Art, Green & Sustainable, Public Gardens, Reclaimed & Recycled
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