Lack a green thumb but love the idea of connecting with nature? Plants don’t have to be the only way to invite the outdoors into your home. Botanical inspired linens are a great way to create a relaxing, natural sanctuary in any room. Check out Amenity’s new line of 100% organically grown and organically processed bed linens, pillows, and nursery lines at 2modern.
This modern storage shed is just one of 5 models by Grey Design. This is the most stylish shed I have come across on the web and you have a choice of eco-friendly building materials. The Garden Shed is great for storing bikes, lawnmowers, and other garden necessities.
Visit Modern-Shed for a list of materials, different models, shipping, customer photos, and more.
This Food Map Container is a stylish way to grow veggies, or any plant for that matter, on small patios. The rubber-caster wheels allow for easy positioning to optimize growing conditions as the weather changes. The container is made from 100% post-consumer High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) and the powder-coated frame is made from 40-100% recycled steel.
Add style to your kitchen by growing some of your favorite herbs in these modern, self-watering pots by Grobal. Depending on the plant, you only have to water every 3-4 weeks. Grobals balance water and nutrient supply by using a unique capillary action.
FACT: Many plants die of over-watering!
Many other houseplants can be grown in your Grobal, succulents look especially stylish. You can even start from seed, check out the Baby Grobals. The one downside I see is that regular houseplant fertilizer is not recommended, but Grobal makes their own Grobal Food. However, this is a minor trade-off for a pot that regulates water and nutrient supply with minimal effort.
Here’s a modern twist to the traditional window box from designer Michael Hilgers. This is a great way to add color and greenery to spaces that, well, have no space. The polyethylene pots are water-resistant and can rest on any railing up to 60mm thick. Read more on Container Garden Design.
The guys at TerraCycle were ingenious enough to construct a Rotary Composter from wine barrels on their way to the landfills. Oak wine barrels are used to age wine then thrown away after one use. Why compost you say? Making you own compost is the best way to improve your soil and rid your garden of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers forever. >>Read More…
Dr. Joe Willis gives a demonstration on how the composter is used:
I love these multi-functional stools by OFFI and Company. The design is inspired by Tiki mugs and barware from the 60’s. Why bother with standard folding chairs? This is a fun solution for entertaining family and friends, inside or outside.
There are no headaches with this Ivy Coat Rack from YouSayTomayto. You can have as little or as much ivy you want spreading across your walls. Create functional displays in your entryways, office or bedroom.
