December 21, 2017


We’ve all heard the aphorism, “Good Fences Make Good Neighbors.” The phrase comes from Robert Frost’s 1915 poem Mending Wall. In the poem, two neighbors disagree about a stone wall separating their properties, one with pine trees, the other apple … Read More...
Category: Bulbs and Plants, Container Gardening, Creating, Garden Design, Lifestyle, Privacy: Walls & Screens, Shade, Shade Gardening
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February 7, 2014

I don’t know about you, but when I hear the words “garden shed,” I don’t immediately picture a gorgeous, sleek and impossibly well-designed structure.
So I thought it was pretty great that for the Woodlands Community Garden Club in Vancouver, … Read More...
Category: Finding, Shade
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January 28, 2013

Mikasi in Swahili means scissors, which is descriptive of the Mikasi Sunscreen Tent’s design. The Sunscreen tent is both a stylish teepee for the nomadic urban wanderer and a shaded temporary backyard retreat for those who choose to stick around.… Read More...
Category: Great Finds, Shade, Uncategorized
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June 3, 2012

I’m smitten by Parisian designer Thomas Grenier’s à Partager–a vertical planting system and arbor that integrates both potted plants and vines. Seed, sow, and shade yourself with this great multifunctional design for any size outdoor space or garden.

Its … Read More...
Category: Finding, Shade, Urban Agriculture, Vertical Gardens
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March 17, 2012

What better day than St. Paddy’s Day to roll out some cool green outdoor furniture and accessories that won’t cost you a lot of green? Here are 13 fun things to usher in spring–12 and one extra for good measure:… Read More...
Category: Containers and Pots, Finding, Lighting, Outdoor Furniture, Shade
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