Caution! No matter how badly you're craving chocolate, and as delicious as these treats may look, do *not* eat these Garden Bon Bons ($15). Instead, find yourself a Hershey bar and marvel at the ingenuity of these plantable "chocolates". Depending on your selection, each truffle... [More]
While we may be a bit old for Easter baskets, there's no reason why we can't bestow a fun spring gift on our friends. The Eggling Planter ($10) by noted* is a reminiscent of the days when Easter meant coloring eggs and hunting for hidden... [More]
We need high tech gadgets to give us a green thumb, and the EasyBloom Plant Sensor ($40) is a welcome savior figure in our dusty barren garden. The USB drive gives us access to a database of 5,000+ plants so we can research what plants... [More]
Despite having the blackest of thumbs, we're actually managing to keep our Garden in a Bag ($9) alive, which makes us think you probably could too. We're not so sure about re-potting our basil, sage, orgeano, etc. but the fact that it's living and growing... [More]
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Does your green thumb need some training? We've killed far too many plants for our own good, so the easier the gardening is, the better. The Petit Coco Casserole ($14) is a no-nonsense method to growing your own little herb garden. Each pot fits perfectly... [More]
Usually bees get our panties all in a twist and send us into a cold sweat. The Mason Bee House ($15) holds a harmless, peaceful, non-stinging breed, so we can just rest easy and watch our garden become a cornucopia of edible delights; the bees... [More]
We look out our window at the gloom and grey, and then back to the cute green plant on our desks - a little spot of life and color that instantly cheers us up. To keep the good feeling coming, we're trying our best not... [More]
While we may not have all the disposable income we'd like, we're usually willing to shell out a few bucks for some simple flowers, or in a pinch, grab some from our yard (er...or our neighbor's, don't tell!). This clever Grass Vase ($73 for medium)... [More]
A sleek little planter, this Tiny Obleek ($45) is made of a special blend of concrete that's 40% lighter than your average sidewalk stuff. We dig the off-center depression, and like the smooth, modern design. We also have plans for using it as a fruit... [More]
Whether or not you've got a green thumb, or plants actually shrink away from you as you pass (been there, sister), having fresh herbs, veggies, and flowers at hand is a great way to beat the winter blues. The Sagaform Herb Pot ($18) can be... [More]
Cold temps have you dreaming of tropical locals already? This Hawaiian Volcano Plant ($50) will transport you to your fantasy island in a heartbeat. The vibrant red blooms will energize you whenever you look at it, and this is one plant that virtually takes care... [More]
We waved our magic whimsy wand over our gardens and this Cardinal Garden Bell ($14) appeared, but we won't need a magic spell to afford it. These Japanese bells add a pop of color and playfulness to our garden. We didn't ask for a gong... [More]
Relax in the last breezy days of sunshine with the Arbor Jacquard Gardens Collection Hammock ($143) by Pawleys Island. The powers of fashion, performance and comfort are combined in this quaint floral hammock made of dura cord fabric, zinc-plated hardware and oak spreaders. Best of... [More]
Even though it's dreary outside, bring a little springtime into your apartment/home/hovel? (j/k) with this cute little Ceramic Boot Planter ($18). Each planter comes with a packet of seeds and planter mix. Just throw together, add water and place on a windowsill. If you're feeling... [More]
Italian based design company Monotono claims to "maintain unique order" by blurring the boundaries between art, design, fashion and architecture. Their take on desert plants is Domsai ($146-730) by Matteo Cibic, and they're more than a cacti. Each cactus is planted in ceramic legs and... [More]
Lovely. The Italian antique restorers and revivalists have made us something special for our monumental fountains. The Recuperando Great Flower Fountain Fixture ($200) has all the right ingredients - gleaming gold contours, a trendy floral motif, and perfect dreamy form and function. Now we just... [More]
Whether for a going away present for a friend or to save ourselves from shelling out hard-earned cash to the inept neighbor-girl to water our tomato plants while we're road-trippin' it, the Wine Bottle Plant Nanny Watering Stakes ($46) keep our dirt damp and happy... [More]
Imagine couture trippy flower power for the backyard, and it won't even come close to the Hibiscus Garden Set ($4933), a hand made and hand painted dining setup that makes an unbelievable fantasy reality. Italian makers Recuperando reproduce and refurbish ancient Italian classics, and whoever... [More]
If you, like us, have the exact opposite of a green thumb, (We have killed cacti. Freaking CACTI.) but still want to enjoy the chlorophyll-filled benefits of houseplants, the IV Planter by Vitamin Living ($375) can help. The refillable I.V. bag attaches to the planter... [More]
Architect and artist Paul Raff used Eastern philosophy to structure his awe-inspiring Garden Pavilion ($Inquire). We can see how the small, skeletal cedar building allows beams of light to shine through the open latticed rafters, creating a harmony with its natural surroundings, and the Venetian... [More]
Maybe feng shui is so last season, but we still want to balance our qi...after all, we are what we eat (unless it's one of those godawful days when we only want chocolate). So we're stoked on this cute Zen Wheat Grass Growing Kit ($12)... [More]
There's nothing sweeter than looking out the window and seeing beautiful flowers or a passing rabbit hop by. It's the little things in life that count, right? Well, here's yet another thing to add right outside your room with a view: the Plow & Hearth... [More]
The Viva Terra summer clearance sale is in full swing, and the colorful Flip Flop Kneeler ($12) struck our fancy for its super value and long-lasting versatility. This soft durable mat made from remnants of Teva flip-flops protects our knees while trudging around the garden,... [More]
<Last week we let you in on a Rabbit Table Lamp by Moooi. Usually we don't like to give the same designer too much props (we're strict equal opportunists), but with this beautiful porcelain Sponge Vase ($230) we can pretend we're giving a bouquet to... [More]
The Woolly Wally Five ($143), a member of the Woolly Wally Vertical Gardening System team of products by the Woolly Pocket Gardening Company, is a perfect investment for an urban studio pad or just for a kick of green foliage. Perfect for any type of... [More]
You know you want one. You’ve seen the infomercials when you’re hungover at 3 in the morning. Hey – where are you going? There is no shame in loving As Seen On TV products. None. Even if it marks us as unmitigated dweebs. And we... [More]
Garden gnomes (florus gnominnicus), like their cousins, the lawn flamingos (pinkatum annoyatum birdus), are a scourge of many an otherwise lovely, well-planned garden or balcony. To rid your garden of all possible distasteful gnomes and their unfortunate side effects, we recommend the assiduous application of... [More]
This is a Flying Pig Watering Can ($20), available exclusively at Pier 1. We think your garden, indoor plants and mood would all benefit greatly from its ownage. Just saying.... [More]
We want you to get a plant. And then we want you to put said plant in an Elegant Eva Solo Easy Care Flower Pot ($53) and pretty much forgetaboutit—when you're not busy admiring it, that is. After all, that's what this smart pot is... [More]
When boring bouquets just won't do, add a touch of whimsy to your arrangement with this Carton Vase ($7). Hand-crafted in the U.K. of white, matte finished porcelain, this funky piece is a total conversation starter—and a great first course as such!... [More]
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