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 and...
La Gardo Tackett is a potter/designer who was based in Southern California (at least his studio is here). His "architectural pottery" featuring pots that were stacked on one another, situated in metal scaffolding and otherwise architected was all the rage in the 50's, even having been featured in the World's Fair in Brussels in 1958 where he...
These kits include the test tubes, nutrient-rich gels and seeds to grow your own orchids...in vitro. Because of the gel, it requires no experience or botanical expertise. When your little buds have gotten ready to be their own plants, then give them a pot of dirt...and watch them bloom. Great science experiment for kids to watch, or great for...
Turn your world upside-down with these planters from designer Patrick Morris. These planters are simple in design - they just hang from the ceiling or a shelf or whatever. But from a functional standpoint, they offer even more: the plants use 80% less water and they are self-watering, meaning even the most forgetful person can keep their plants...
A simple little concoction: 5 glass jars with a metal stand that can be stood on a table, bookshelf or windowsill, or turn the rack and screw the base into the wall (the glass containers will shift into position, follow the link to see an example). A fun (and cheap: $25) way to add some greenery (as in the picture) or light (candles), elements...
These are cool. Tim Wetteveen's Etsy.com store, The SteamedGlass Studio has a lot of great terrariums (terreria? Whatever. Our latest fancy.) made from old lightbulbs like the one at left ranging from $35 up to $200. Has a built-in magnifying glass and a small LED light for nighttime illumination. Just needs light and a little water. Very...
There is this new design going around - we call it Millenial - that features some elements of steampunk, some elements of science lab, and definitely large elements of nature. You've see it in store windows everywhere. Sticks. Rocks. Erlenmeyer Flasks. Old National Geographics. Whatever you call it, we love it. We hope it sticks around for a...
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 stick...
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, having...
