VivaTerra Bells

I would love to have a Fall garden just so I could hang these from the trees....

Temple Bells

Mini Temple Bell Garland

I love this self-watering vertical garden called Vert!

I wasn't aware that Starbucks has a program where you can pick up free coffee grounds to use as fertilizer your garden. It's fantastic for acidity-loving plants like blueberries, and deters lots of garden pests like slugs and ants. Just don't overdo it or it'll change the pH of your soil pretty drastically. Ask at your local coffee shop - Starbucks or otherwise - I'm sure they wouldn't mind handing over something they were throwing out anyway.

"Vertical Gardens"

Exit Art has put together what seems to be a really interesting exhibit of "architectural models, renderings, drawings, photographs and ephemera that depict or imagine a vertical farm, urban garden or green roof."

It opens on my birthday, so I think I might just have to go... ♥

Exit Art
$5 suggested donation
475 Tenth Avenue @ 36th Street
Opening: March 28, 6-8 p.m.
Runs through May 23

Gifts for Gardeners

My daffodils are poking up through the snow, and this weekend I'll be sowing hundreds of seeds that will eventually be planted in the two potagers I have planned for this summer. Needless to say, I've got gardening on mind in a big way!

Amaryllis Copper Rain Chain at Overstock.com

These are a beautiful alternative to the
run-of-the-mill white metal downspout.

Moon Jar at Uncommon Goods

Since they are waterproof, they can be left outside
and would be dreamy dotting
your garden pathways at night -
no wiring or electricity needed.

Vintage Garden Tool Set at Bed Bath & Beyond

I love the look of these, and the fun, vintage carrying case.

Purple and Black Tomato Set
at Tasteful Garden/MotherEarth News

No gardener would be dismayed at receiving these as a gift,
and hopefully they'll pay your generosity back
with some yummy tomatoes!

Rain Barrel at Smith & Hawkin

Wonderful (and cute!) way to conserve water!

Birdfeeder at Branch Home

Fun shape, and it encourages birds
to hang out in your garden
and snack on pesky bugs as well!