September 24, 2021
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From the sight of foaming waves crashing against a shore to the sound of chattering birds in a forest and the scent of blooming foliage on a sunny day to the feel of grass between … Read More...
Category: Green & Sustainable, Greening
Tags: biophilia, biophilic, biophilic design
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July 13, 2021
Two floating urban parks made entirely of reclaimed plastic waste, one in the Netherlands and the other in Germany, demonstrate the value and potential of reusing plastic debris to create public green spaces.
The floating urban parks offer green open … Read More...
Category: Green & Sustainable, Greening, Public Gardens, Reclaimed & Recycled
Tags: floating park, recycled plastic, urban design
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June 9, 2021
Our curated selection of Father’s Day gifts for every guy on your list.
Gift ideas for the plantsman, pitmaster, outdoor entertainer, gamer, and gearhead.
The Indoor-Outdoor Plantsman
Classic Plant Subscription Box
Grow a garden with this monthly subscription … Read More...
Category: Finding
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March 26, 2021
Mimicking the natural environment, EVA is an aquaponic planter system and light fixture designed as a modern piece of indoor furniture. Although robust enough for use in restaurants, Hong Kong designer Francois Hurtaud designed the planter for novices as it … Read More...
Category: Container Gardening, Containers and Pots, Edible Landscaping, Green & Sustainable, Greening, Hydroponics, Indoor Gardening, Permaculture, Urban Agriculture, Vertical Gardens
Tags: aquaculture, aquaponics, home planter systems, Hydroponics
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March 3, 2021
Photo: Brigitte, Pixabay.
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When thinking about farming, most people have visions of a farmer out on a rural farm, maybe with a tractor. But these days, the farm has migrated into the city, with numerous urban farms popping … Read More...
Category: Edible Landscaping, Green & Sustainable, Green Roofs, Greening, Irrigation, Permaculture, Solar Energy, Urban Agriculture
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August 12, 2020
Garden pots and planters come in a lot of sizes, shapes, styles and materials, each with its own advantages and disadvantages.
Whether yours is a small urban container garden or one that’s part of a large suburban patio, when it … Read More...
Category: Container Gardening, Creating, Garden Design, Green & Sustainable, Herb Gardens, No-Dig Gardening, Raised Beds, Rooftop Gardens
Tags: bacsac, Container Gardening, container gardens, gardening gifts, Gifts for Gardeners, lightweight concrete, metal planters, planters, plastic planters, resin planters, stone planters, terra cotta planters, textile fabric planter bags, wood planters
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July 22, 2020
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After extended periods of sheltering in place and working from home, many folks are really appreciating the physical and mental health benefits of spending time outdoors. Urban dwellers are heading to parks and open green spaces, and those … Read More...
Category: Creating, Garden Design, Raised Beds
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May 6, 2019
For gardeners and non-gardeners alike, here’s my curated collection of 23 gardening gifts for Mother’s Day—including some delicious finds for relaxation.
Mini Ceramic Planters on Bamboo Tray
Whether on a windowsill or tabletop, these small ceramic plant pots of different … Read More...
Category: Container Gardening, Containers and Pots, Finding, Gifts, Herb Gardens, Hydroponics, Indoor Gardening, shopping, Terrariums, Vertical Gardens
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April 18, 2019
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As a traveler with lifelong wanderlust, I can really appreciate the Bohemian or “Boho-chic” style, a carefree and spirited aesthetic adopted from the Romanis (as self-described), a nomadic ethnic group most refer to as “gypsies.”
Photo by Jordi Sanchez.… Read More...
Category: Creating
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September 30, 2018
You won’t accidentally stumble onto Gibbons Rent, a tiny narrow cut-through between Magdalen and Bermondsey Streets in London SE1. Tucked away in the shadow of the towering spire-like skyscraper known as The Shard and close to the busy London Bridge … Read More...
Category: Birds, Bees, and Butterflies, Community Gardens, Composting, Container Gardening, Education & Tours, Finding, Garden Design, Green & Sustainable, Public Gardens, Travel
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