Urban Gardens

The small but mighty Meyer Lemon tree is all about versatility–it’s adaptable to many planting conditions and you can do so much with its wonderful fruit.

Due to its small stature, the Meyer Lemon tree does well outside in … Read More...

Turtle Island’s solar farm and five-acre organic garden.

Monica Laurence exudes positive energy and is resolute in her mission to drive conversation toward creating positive change for the planet.

Monica Laurence.

The creator behind Turtle Talks, a web series project … Read More...

In the fashion world, spring means florals. To celebrate the start of the growing season, here’s a list of floral themed accoutrements you’ll want for your spring gardening adventures.

1. zeroUV Retro Floral Print Round Sunglasses

Protect your peepers … Read More...

Looking for simple ways to bring a little moisture into your garden–without a maintenance nightmare like a koi pond? Check out these ten finds:

1. EarthMod Hand Blown Glass Bird Waterers

 These adorable waterers are made of borosilicate glass (just … Read More...

As we set our clocks ahead for Daylight Saving Time, we also “spring forward” into the warmer season dreaming about enjoying the outdoors. Here are ten of our favorite outdoor furniture designs. Some exist, and some are concepts, but all … Read More...

Here’s more design goodness from Spain. Madrid-based architect Carolina González Vives of Fisheye Architecture has designed the ‘floating’ Cloud Observatory, a cooling system to counter the urban heat island effect.

Her “outdoor restaurant and chill out” space sits atop an … Read More...

As I love double-duty designs for small and light-deprived spaces, Mygdal Plantlight fits the bill functioning as both a light fixture and planter. The lamp is a terrarium-like completely self-sustaining ecosystem where, the designers contend, plants can grow for … Read More...

A floating food forest on a 50-foot platform made from shipping containers will dock in New York City waters throughout 2016.

Public Food in Public Space
Swale is a collaborative floating urban food project dedicated to rethinking and challenging New … Read More...

Sponsored by Visit Winston-Salem

Old Salem is just a 10-minute drive from Winston-Salem, yet it’s centuries away from the city’s contemporary urban center.

Visitors to the historic North Carolina town travel back 250 years to experience 100 of America’s most … Read More...

Now in its 14th year, Fiskars Project Orange Thumb^® awards cash and garden tools to community groups across North America and Canada. I am honored to be on their editorial board for the second consecutive year where I helped … Read More...