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2009 Garden and Landscaping - a list by ASewell
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It may seem kind of early to begin thinking about it, but looking around the bleak Winter landscape --- I already am.
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A "blooming" nut!
Eva Solo Luxury Birdbath Birds
First to recommend
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The Eva Solo innovative bird table for garden birds and the birdbath have been developed with a view to design, functionality and detail.
The modern luxury birdbath is shaped like a drop of water, and is made of white-glazed porcelain. Each ring in the water forms it's own level, which ensures that the little creatures can avid getting completely soaked with dipping their beaks - regardless of size. (via bobbyberkhome.com)
Updated Jan 23, 2009
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Eva Solo Ornithological Modern Bird House
First to recommend
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The bird box is made of white-glazed terracotta and black plastic, which protects the little home from wind and rain. Moreover, the combination of white glaze and terracotta means the bird box reflects heat, protecting the chicks from overheating at the height of summer.
The bird box entrance makes it possible to choose which bird species you want making itself at home. The bird box has been designed with changeable entrance holes in four different sizes to match different sized birds. Select the size of entrance that matches your favorite bird.
This stylish home has also been fitted with an internal ladder so chicks that are ready to leave the nest can safely make their way from the bottom of the nest and out into the open. The materials chosen mean that the modern bird box by Eva Solo is easy to clean so that it is ready every year for a new family or bird species.
Thanks to the shiny sides the lid's special closing mechanism, cats and other inquisitive predators really face a problem with this little modern bird house. (via bobbyberkhome.com)
Updated Jan 23, 2009
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The Museum Shop of The Art Institute of Chicago: Making the Modern Garden by Christopher Bradley-Hole
First to recommend
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In this richly illustrated volume, award-winning landscape architect Christopher Bradley-Hole has collected a fascinating range of contemporary gardens from around the world.
The author examines gardens of all sizes and types, including roof and courtyard gardens, urban and country gardens, water gardens, and dramatic landscapes. The volume concludes with a refreshing look at the creative ways an ever-changing palette of plants is used to create the quintessentially modern garden.
Hardcover; 192 pages with 150 illustrations. 11 1/4" x 8 3/4" x 3/4". (via artinstituteshop.org)
Updated Jan 24, 2009
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The Museum Shop of The Art Institute of Chicago: Courtyard Gardens of Kyoto's Merchant Houses
First to recommend
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Uncluttered and serene, courtyard gardens add the beauty of nature to Kyoto's machiya, the traditional wooden houses of the merchant class. Typically, these narrow structures stretch deep into a city block and contain one or more small courtyard gardens or tsuboniwa.
A wide variety of gardens and their surrounding architectural features are beautifully photographed and presented. The result is an unprecedented display and explanation of the flawless taste of Kyoto aesthetics.
Hardcover; 152 pages with 150 illustrations. 9" x 12" x 3/4". (via artinstituteshop.org)
Updated Jan 24, 2009
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How to Grow Fresh Air: 50 Houseplants That Purify Your Home or Office
First to recommend
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An excellent resource for identifying which houseplants help purify the air in your home or office. In research designed to create a breathable environment for a NASA lunar habitat, noted scientist Dr. B. C. Wolverton discovered that houseplants are the best filters of common pollutants such as ammonia, formaldehyde, and benzene. Once again, Mother Nature demonstrates her ability to keep everything in harmony.
These houseplants keep things green in more ways than one! In this full-color, easy-to-follow guide, Dr. Wolverton shows you how to grow and nurture 50 plants as accessible and trouble-free as the tulip and the Boston fern. He also rates each plant for its effectiveness in removing various pollutants, and its ease of growth and maintenance.
Author: B.C. Wolverton Paperback: 144 pages
Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics) (April 1, 1997)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0140262431
Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.4 x 0.4 inches (via olivebarn.com)
Updated Jan 25, 2009
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recycled glass hummingbird feeder - grounded
First to recommend
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Beautiful hand-made glass hummingbird feeder that's eco-friendly too. Made from recycled glass. No two are exactly alike.
Simply fill the hummingbird feeder with nectar (4 parts water to 1 part sugar). The feeder plug is designed for drip-free use. We recommend cleaning your feeder weekly before refilling it.
Each feeder comes with a 7" metal hook for hanging your hummingbird feeder from a branch or the eaves of your house. By Parasol. (via shopgrounded.com)
Updated Jan 25, 2009
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Zen Hose Pot, Green - Smith & Hawken
First to recommend
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Conceal your garden hose in this unique, rust-resistant lidded hose pot with a ribbed texture, designed to mimic a Japanese iron tea pot.
* Crafted from powder-coated steel for excellent durability
* Keeps hose free from dirt and mud and away from foot traffic
* Hose connects to your water source through an opening in the side of the pot
* Convenient drainage holes (via smithandhawken.com)
Updated Feb 23, 2009
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Metal & Wood Potting Bench - Smith & Hawken
First to recommend
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A perfect place for potting. This sleek potting bench has a large work surface and a storage shelf below.
* Store pots & potting accessories on the lower shelf
* Crafted of bankirai wood and zinc sheet metal; shelf removes for easy cleaning
* Wood is waxed and zinc metal top is treated for outdoor use
* Designed to coordinate with our Galvanized Metal Storage System
* Unique and exclusive to Smith & Hawken
* Top shelf is removable for use with the Galvanized Metal Magnet Board
* Work surface height is 36"
Dimensions: 35.0"L x 24.0"W x 55.0"H (via smithandhawken.com)
Updated Feb 23, 2009
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2009 Farmers Almanac - Farmers' Almanac
First to recommend
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A go-to guide gardener's resource. Learn how to save money, gas and water, garden without a yard, heal yourself naturally, make do with less by reusing and re-purposing everyday household objects, live in harmony with nature, and much more. Plus, find out what the Farmers' Almanac is predicting for the upcoming winter and summer! (via farmersalmanac.com)
Updated Feb 24, 2009
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Cowpots - Gardener's Supply
First to recommend
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Plants thrive in these award-winning biodegradable transplant pots. Cowpots™ are the patent-pending invention of Matt and Ben Freund, two Connecticut dairy farmers who were looking for an environmentally responsible way to dispose of cow manure. The manure is dried, completely composted, mixed with natural fibers, and pressed into pots. Gardeners love Cowpots because they are odorless and free of weed seeds. Plants love Cowpots too, because transplant shock is greatly reduced. Best of all, Cowpots are 100% biodegradable. They last for months in the greenhouse or windowsill, but will dissolve within weeks after planting in the garden, providing essential organic nutrients. We are very excited about Cowpots, and recommend them to any gardener who wants to increase plant health and reduce waste.
* Completely biodegradable pots transplant directly into garden
* Add nutrients to the soil as they degrade
* Larger size pot for robust transplants
* Roots grow through and take natural fertilizer with them
* Eliminates transplant shock
* Two sizes, both sold in sets of 12 (via gardeners.com)
Updated Feb 24, 2009
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