August 15, 2019

The same innovative minds that brought us the 3D printed concrete planter bricks I gushed about a while back have now applied their technical and design expertise on a larger scale in the creation of a 3D printed dwelling.


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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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December 5, 2018

Say hello to Liana, a minimalist plant stand and support system that grows along with your plants.

Brain child of Swiss design company Superlife, the Liana plant stand allows users to add sections that support plants as they mature.

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September 26, 2018

What does the future of urban farming look like? For Marjan van Aubel, it’s Power Plant, a self-powered hydroponic solar greenhouse she showcased last week at the London Design Biennale.

Power Plant’s transparent solar glass is not only visually … Read More...
Category: Container Gardening, Edible Landscaping, Green & Sustainable, Green Roofs, Greening, Hydroponics, Indoor Gardening, Irrigation, Rooftop Gardens, Solar Energy, Travel, Urban Agriculture, Vertical Gardens
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August 16, 2018
The Edyn Sensor.
Interest in gardening is rapidly increasing, especially among environmentally and nutrition-conscious millennials who also want to know where their food comes from.
Patrick Nadeau’s Urban Garden planter bags.
Many of this age group live in apartments … Read More...
Category: Container Gardening, Containers and Pots, Finding, Garden Software, Gifts, Green Gadgets, Hydroponics, Indoor Gardening
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July 30, 2018

With college dorm move-in day around the corner, it’s time to think about how to personalize this space. Maybe you’ve already snagged colorful bedding, a rug, and some colorful wall decor. Now bring your dull dorm room to life with … Read More...
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May 8, 2018

It’s not too late to celebrate your cultivated Mom with these last minute Mother’s Day gardening gifts for the gardener!
1. Monticello Gardener’s Gift Basket
From the shop of Thomas Jefferson’s plantation residence, Monticello, comes this artfully arranged keepsake basket … Read More...
Category: Birds, Bees, and Butterflies, Bulbs and Plants, Container Gardening, Finding, Garden Design, Gifts, Great Finds, Herb Gardens, Indoor Gardening, shopping, Vertical Gardens
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April 21, 2018

For a rooftop terrace in Barcelona’s Horta district, landscape designers Jordi Sanchez and Nico Doblado of Simbiosi Studi created a unique outdoor sanctuary with a retro aesthetic influenced by Japanese art.


Sanchez and Doblado’s plan interpreted the expressed interests of … Read More...
Category: Container Gardening, Creating, Garden Design, Green & Sustainable, Green Roofs, Green Walls, Lifestyle, Raised Beds, Reclaimed & Recycled, Rooftop Gardens, Vertical Gardens
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April 3, 2018
BEFORE
“I wish it were ours,” I thought when I spotted the ugly brown house on the hill overlooking a pond in the park. Six years later, it was our ugly house. Slowly, over the years, the ugly house got … Read More...
Category: Birds, Bees, and Butterflies, Container Gardening, Creating, Garden Design, Green & Sustainable, Outdoor Furniture, Privacy: Walls & Screens
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March 24, 2018

Seven screened windows on the exterior of this Hanoi residence let in cooling breezes and trees perched on suspended green balconies provide shade from the direct midday sun.

During the interior renovation of a Hanoi residence, architects from DANstudio addressed
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