If you have your own house with a backyard and grill and chiminea, good on you. But for those of use that like to live in places that don't allow so much space - or a yard of one's own, we love these little pots of fire. No gas hookups needed. No wood needed. They burn alcohol, so there's not lots of nasty bits getting imparted into the...
Need some shade on your patio? Try this one-of-a-kind parasol from Sywawa (Belgium). You can't find them in the U.S., but Encompass in the UK will ship them to you - just send them an email for an estimate. Worth it for how chillaxed you're going to feel with one of these lightly flapping above you. £2131 (I don't know what that is in...
This one-of-a-kind planter can house a great variety of plants to green up any part of your patio, yard or house. Sturdy enough to withstand the elements and classy enough to bring inside. Handformed and signed by an artisan in Switzerland. It's somewhat large: 37" x 27" and 13" high. Right now, get free shipping on this and other...
Here's a cool discovery: the espresso maker from Presso. Notice: there is no plug. You boil a little water, fill the espresso handle, then crack your knuckles and bear down on the handles to force the water through. Normal espresso makers use a lot of energy just to idle. So we call this a green machine. Online reviews generally rate it...
These ceramic birdhouses with reclaimed teak roofs by Roost (who else) are just the perfect thing for your birdies. Comes in three configurations: the tower, the bungalow and the chalet. Whichever you choose, I'm sure you won't have to worry about occupancy. (though you may have to attend to other landlordish duties). $80 BUY...
These LED lights provide a nice warm glow, inside or outside. After a full recharge, they will stay lit for 8 hours, so you can hang out until the wee hours with your friends if you like. Safety? They are cool to the touch and won't (like candles) leave soot marks on your walls (or your lungs). Expensive? $50 for 2, $80 for 4 or $150 for...
The FatBoy Headdemock Deluxe is large, smooth, and best of all, chill. Hot really sure what "headdemock" is supposed to mean, but who cares when you have a Corona and good book in your hands. Not much else to say other than it's nylon/polyester, comes in a ton of colors (red pictured) and is a great way to relax no matter how you slice...
Ever wish you had fresh eggs? You know, like the ones in France that have yolks so yellow they're almost red? Unless you have a great egg booth at your local farmer's market, the best way is to have your own chickens. But who wants a nasty little chicken coop in their backyard? This IKEA-esque chicken coop (aka Chicken Crib) may be just...
These hanging terrarariusm (terraria?) from Roost are perfect mmStuff material. Handblown (recycled) glass. Comes with sisal rope. Works great with air plants (pictured) or you can fill yourself with dirt and moss and whatever plants you like. Small: $48 Large: $64 BUY...
In the summer, there is nothing like sitting out having a barbeque with friends. But when the sun goes down, it may get a little chilly. The answer: a fire pit. This little cast iron number from DWR has a nice design that also serves to keep the fire oxygenated and dissipate heat efficiently. Now you can sit out until the wee hours talking...
These pots will light up your garden. Made from 100% polythylene, they are recyclable (for whatever that's worth) - and durable for outdoor usage while also being lightweight so you can actually move them around a bit. They are built with a special drainage system to optimize the health of your plants. And of course, there's the light....
These Lighthouse Outdoor Torches from DWR are supposedly inspired by the lighthouses of Scandanavia. They are meant to burn high and proud ("like a bonfire" says the designer, Christian Bjørn) even under winds (so it'll be great down by the beach here in Santa Monica). Say goodbye to those ratty old tiki torches. These torches have ceramic...
One of the largest waste disposal problems in the world of trash is the car tire. They alone represent 2 percent of our waste. Think of all those old tires. They used to burn them, but the smoke is full of all kinds of nastiness. They can recycle them into new tires and asphalt and a host of other things, but it's generally not happening as...
This little outdoor table is solar powered...which means you can sit out and work on your WordPress blog. Or you can recharge your new iPad without getting off your butt. Of course if there's a power outage or some kind of apocalyptic situation it's always good to have a live solar panel (120V AC power with included converter...). Its...
This little Grobal (and the even littler Grobal Baby) is made so that even the most seasoned plantards (apologies to Sarah Palin...oh, nevermind) like myself can stop killing plants. The reason being is that you can't over or underwater your plants. You simply keep water IN the reservoir and the pot handles the rest by drawing water (and the...
Today in Santa Monica, it feels like summer. I realize that's not true everywhere, but it is coming nonetheless. Why not prepare for a nice and green summer. This umbrella from Hammacher Schlemmer has ambient lighting build in (via 24 LEDs) that will power up when the sun is out. It can stay lit for up to 8 hours on a full charge. The...
Terrain is having a sale on 100% recyclable fiber cement - 25% off (enter promotional code PLANTER for discount). These attractive planters are durable enough to withstand the harshest weather (sun, heat, frost, etc.) for years and years (fiber cement is used for house siding because of this durability), yet attractive enough to use...
These little birdhouses are each one-of-a-kind. All of the wood comes from old barns in the Kettle Moraine State Forest (thus called because of the dots of "kettles" or deep ponds left by the old glaciers of the last ice age). The roof is covered with the bark of white birch (this is the same bark the Native American's used to make canoes...
Velocity Art and Design is currently featuring the Woolly Pockets series. These soft-sided planters come in a number of configurations that enable you to hang plants on walls, place them in large "meadows" or more traditionally styled "pots" (though they're not really pots with soft sides). They are made from recycled plastic and have...
Yes, spring is getting nearer (I hasten to say it's here in Southern California - the cherry blossoms are even starting to fall already) . As my friend Randy says, it's Farch. And the coming of Farch tolls in the constant outdoor reminders that we must beging spring cleaning. We must start planting. We must get ready for summer. Summer....
It's getting to be spring. I know it doesn't feel like it, given that 70% of the country is covered with snow. But here in Southern California it definitely does....and it will soon for the rest of y'all too. That said, it's time to get some seeds started (or at least time to plan for it). This great little kit from Terrain includes a...
Tillandsias, aka "air plants" are a genus of plant in the Bromeliad family. These plants are what is known as an epiphyte or aerophyte, meaning they can grow without direct contact with dirt or water. That's right. As crazy as it is, these plants are able to absorb their needed nutrients through their leaves. In the wild, tillandsia...
These little birdhouses are made out of shells in their natural state, and are sturdy enough to withstand the elements. These little modern design are a perfect size for the swallows. You can mix and match from three sizes: Tall, Wide and Round. I can't think of a better way to bring on spring... $28 BUY...
We like these planters by Nobuhiro Sato (you may recall him from such posts as the drain planter post). They're designed to look like your plants are a rooftop garden on a little Euro-styled condo with windows, doors and even balconies. $130 BUY...
This little planter serves as a reminder that no matter what man does to pave paradise (apologies to Joni), nature will always keep growing up and around us. The single-minded nature of plants: grow and thrive. Designed to look like a manhole or shower drain, sprouts will come up through the drain. Concrete base with a steel lid. A simple...
The ultimate in sustainability: growing food at home. What a pain it is for those of us who don't have a big yard or hydroponic room to do so. Here's another way to be a bit more self-sustaining: grow your own mushrooms. There are a few kits out there, but the best seem to be the logs. You simply drill some holes in a log, soak it, then...
Our current agro-business-oriented food system has been blamed for a lot of the problems we are currently experiencing to our health and our environment. While many of us try to eat organic and local as often as we can, there really is no better way than to grow your own. Plus, it's delicious. But, for those of us who live in the city,...
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