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I took my grandmother's St. Francis statue from her yard when she could no longer live in her house. He now rests on a private altar in my home. Sort of a strange place for the patron saint of the environment and animals, but he is no longer in the condition to remain outdoors.

The product description suggests that the statue could be used to offer birdseed, or as a quiet perch for birds in your garden. In my opinion, this is a bad idea, a he would quickly become covered in poo.

At a height of 32" he will stand above many tall garden plants. Cast resin in subtle earth tones, the statue has a hand-carved rustic look. The multi-layer finish resists wear and weather. (via plowhearth.com)

Updated Nov 27, 2008

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Potato Patio Planter - Plow & Hearth

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What a great gardening gift to try out in the Spring! It's also on sale at Plow & Hearth for only $19.99, down from $39.95.

Enjoy delicious, homegrown potatoes without the hard work and ample growning space that a garden requires. Each Patio Planter holds about 10-12 gallons of compost. Plant all three (comes in a set of three), at 4- to 6-week intervals, to extend your harvest or experiment with different varieties.

Made of tough, woven polyethylene, reusable planters include carry handles and reinforced drainage holes at the base. Detailed growing instructions included.

Size: 14" x 18" H (via plowhearth.com)

Updated Nov 27, 2008

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Hawaiian Umbrella Bonsai Tree - Small (arboricola schefflera)

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According to Bonsai Boy of NY, this is the bonsai to get if you are inexperienced with bonsais or if you have a "brown thumb". Also, if you don't know what tree to purchase for someone, this beautiful little tree is also a good pick. They thrive in offices, dorms or anywhere else. They adapt well in low to high lighting environments. It is one of the easiest bonsais to care for and is a "trouble-free" evergreen. This tree features tiny umbrella-shaped leaves that form a dense tree canopy. Very popular and well-suited for easy indoor care. (via bonsaiboy.com)

Updated Nov 28, 2008

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Lotus Bamboo

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This plant signifys peace, purity and brings luck. It is believed to change the energy of the home, and is easy to care for. Three stalks arrive with a glass vase and black pebbles and long, leafy leaves.

A stylish gift for the home, office or just someone that needs a little Feng Shui in their lives. The vase measures 4.5" H. Measures overall approximately 18" H.

Bamboo plants are very long lived. I have one in my kitchen that is over 8-years old! (It's also over 36" high!) (via 1800flowers.com)

Updated Nov 28, 2008

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Micro Terrarium: Grow Your Own Brain – Edmund Scientific

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Water once and forget about it!

Grow unusual brain plants in the world's smallest terrarium.

Simply water the soil in the terrarium, place the seed disk on top, screw on lid, and place on a windowsill.

The colorful flowers, which resemble actual brains, will soon begin to flourish. There's no need to water again if the lid is left on.

This is a great stocking stuffer for kids, gardeners and nature buffs alike at only $5.95. (via scientificsonline.com)

Updated Nov 28, 2008

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Eggling Cactus

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Yes, another Eggling, but this time I'll be damned if it isn't a cactus! As most on ThisNext know by now, the Eggling looks and feels just like an actual egg, but you crack it's top and inside is a miniature garden ready to grow. Well actually, there are seeds that you have to plant into the peat mixture, add water and poof! Your plant can stay inside of the porous ceramic egg up to 5 months until it needs replanting. (via ochelly.com)

Updated Nov 28, 2008

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Sagaform Herb Pot, Red at Ochelly

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With this Herb Pot, you can store your herbs and prolong the life of the fresh herbs. A Scandinavian design, this herb pot is a simple and modern way to have fresh herbs, flowers, or vegetables in the kitchen.

Insert a bunch of your herbs in the opening and keep them hydrated by pouring water into the corner hole. The broad base ensures that all those little stalks have access to water, while allowing air to circulate so herbs keep from becoming limp and waterlogged.

The Herb Pot is easy to take apart for cleaning and looks very nice on your kitchen counter.

* Dimension: 5" x 5" x 3.5"
* Color: Red only
* Gift Box Packaging (via ochelly.com)

Updated Nov 29, 2008

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Potted Plant Care Kit with Tote

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This is the perfect gift for someone (like me!) with many potted plants and/or bonsais. This set comes with potted plant sized towel, spade, aerator, snipper, pruner, mister and canvas tote.

I want one!

Updated Nov 29, 2008

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Plant-A-Seed Gift - Burt's Bees

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This collection contains great natural Burt's Bees skin care products, but also comes with a packet of wildflower seeds to plant and create a habitat where bees (scary but necessary) will thrive. Plus, a portion of proceeds go towards CCD (a phenomena involving the abrupt disappearance of worker bees in a beehive or Western honey bee colony) research. (I wasn't aware that there was such research). (via burtsbees.com)

Updated Nov 30, 2008

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Burgundy-Tipped Jade Plant - Crassula

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The Jade plant (Crassula ovata, Crassula ovata arborenscens) is an extremely popular houseplant because it is simple to care for, and for its distinctive appearance. They are succulents, referring to their leaves being fleshy and swollen from the water they store.

Jade plants are relatively maintanence-free. Being succulents they do not need a lot of water. One sure way to kill a succulent is to overwater it. Only water when the soil is dry. Succulents are very susceptible to rot if they are left to sit in soggy soil for very long.

If you are careful about the amount of moisture you give your plant, and it gets a lot of sunlight, it may flower late in the year. On Crassula types, the flowers are small, white and star-shaped.

I just purchased two healthy Jade plants at a local Big Lots for $4 and $6 each. I just happened to find them locally first and not online, but that may not deter me from buying more rare specimens online in the future. These are great plants and hard to kill. Just how I like them. (via amazon.com)

Updated Dec 7, 2008

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